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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R378

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Austria with a pick-up date of 26/5 and drop-off date of 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Austria car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 March 2025.

Most popular company

Dryyve

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R247

Cheapest price per day

R378

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Austria?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Austria and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 6 March 2025.

January

R515

February

R570

March

R625

April

R662

May

R735

June

R993

July

R1 067

August

R975

September

R735

October

R662

November

R588

December

R791

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austria is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Austria

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Austria and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 March 2025.

There are, in total, 440 car hire locations in Austria that are operated by 48 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R378/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

Compare available car types for rental in Austria

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Austria to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 March 2025.

Small cars

R297 - R1 287

All Car Types

R297 - R2 356

To hire a small car in Austria, you would pay an average price of R666/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austria (~R297/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 287/day). In fact, October is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, renting a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Austria small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Austria, you would pay an average price of R858/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austria (~R158/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 171/day). In fact, January is about 82% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, renting a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Austria medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Austria, you would pay an average price of R1 337/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Austria (~R1 496/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R4 076/day). In fact, December is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, renting a large car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Austria, you would pay an average price of R734/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Austria (~R583/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R3 594/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, renting a SUV saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Austria SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR378/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR416/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR445/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in Austria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austria. Reviews were last updated on 6 March 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Austria, including those serving the greater Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Sunnycars

34 locations

Hertz

33 locations

keddy by Europcar

33 locations

Europcar

32 locations

Sixt

23 locations

MEGADRIVE

22 locations

BUCHBINDER

21 locations

FLIZZR

20 locations

Best Austria car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Austria. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Austria with an average daily rate of R622. Data was last updated on 6 March 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Austria, including locations near Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Volkswagen PoloR378/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR416/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR445/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 March 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Austria?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10,0 rating), Thrifty (10,0 rating) and Autounion Car Rental (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Austria.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?

    With an average price of R261/day, Dryyve is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 178% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Austria?

    At R120/day, the cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna. On average, Vienna has the cheapest daily rental car price (R247/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Austria.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Austria?

    In Austria, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Van hires in Austria

Find people carrier hire deals in Austria from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Austria cost an average of R1 446 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for van hires within the Austria area, including pickup locations near Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Suzuki ErtigaR971/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 340/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR2 026/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Austria

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austria. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Austria. Deals were last updated on 6 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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