Car hires in Downtown, Austin

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is considered the best car rental company in Downtown based on our data - 8 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.7 out of 10.

Compact cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Downtown. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of $96 per day. While 20% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Austin are Dawson and Chestnut from Thrifty and Dollar, respectively. Thrifty in Dawson has average hire rates of $55/day while Dollar in Chestnut offers hire for $64/day on average.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Downtown is 2 days. For a 2-day hire the average daily price is $110, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is $709 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of $276 on average. Month-long Downtown car hire are generally about $2,745 in total depending on your dates.

February is the best time of year to hire a car when visiting Downtown. During this month, you can find car hire prices for $73/day on average if you book at least 2 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid hiring a car in Downtown during the month of March, when prices average $147/day.

Prices for cars in Downtown are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 11 operators available for cars in Downtown as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.