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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R181

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 11/1 and drop-off date of 18/1. 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 January 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

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 January 2025.

January

R504

February

R523

March

R635

April

R673

May

R747

June

R1 009

July

R1 084

August

R990

September

R747

October

R673

November

R598

December

R822

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 January 2025.

There are, in total, 437 car hire locations in Austria that are operated by 47 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R181/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 546+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact 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 January 2025.

Small cars

R226 - R1 248

All Car Types

R226 - R2 368

To hire a small car in Austria, you would pay an average price of R693/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austria (~R226/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 248/day). In fact, January is about 68% 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 32% 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 R915/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austria (~R478/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 206/day). In fact, February is about 48% 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 10% 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 SUV in Austria, you would pay an average price of R667/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Austria (~R478/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R3 652/day). In fact, February is about 29% 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 34% 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:

Hyundai i20R181/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Suzuki CiazR215/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen PoloR367/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Austria, including those serving the greater Vienna, Salzburg and Saalbach 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 R678. Data was last updated on 6 January 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Austria, including locations near Vienna, Salzburg and Saalbach. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Hyundai i20R181/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Suzuki CiazR215/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota RAV4R313/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

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 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Austria?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10,0 rating), Autounion Car Rental (10,0 rating) and Dryyve (9,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies 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 R2 552 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 January 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for van hires within the Austria area, including pickup locations near Vienna, Salzburg and Saalbach. 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 ErtigaR1 078/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 315/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 564/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 January 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 (R13+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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