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Austin is one of the most expensive cities in Texas to rent a car at the airport counter, because every visitor arrives through the same terminal and the chains price accordingly. The way to pay less is to stop renting by the day at the counter and start renting by the week, delivered. This is what that looks like with real numbers.
By the day
A Toyota Corolla or a Honda Civic is $98 a day; a Honda Accord or a Mazda CX-5 $114; the Hyundai Santa Fe $131; the Jeep Wrangler Sport $164. Those are the full prices: delivery to your door or to AUS is included, and there is no airport concession fee, no facility charge and no fuel-service surprise at return.
By the week
Three days or more are cheaper per day, and a full week cheaper still. The weekly booking is the one most Austin visitors should make: SXSW and ACL are a week, a UT family weekend is four days, a work assignment at the Domain is five. We quote the weekly figure with your dates in writing before you pay anything.
By the month
Relocations, insurance replacements and long contracts are quoted directly by phone. A monthly economy car is usually the cheapest way to have a car in Austin short of owning one, and it comes with none of the ownership costs.
What the chains add that we do not
- Airport concession recovery fees of 10 to 12 percent.
- Customer facility charges per day.
- Young-driver fees under 25; our minimum age is 21 with no surcharge.
- A shuttle, a counter and an upsell conversation.
Rideshare versus a rental
An Uber from AUS to downtown is $35 to $50 each way. Two rides a day already cost about what a Corolla costs. For anything beyond a single dinner out, the rental wins, and it is in your driveway when you want it.
Pick a category and your dates on the Austin fleet page, or call or text 512-851-0490. We confirm by phone within the hour, deliver free, and there are no hidden fees: we confirm your exact rate before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a cheap car rental in Austin per week?
With us a Corolla or Civic week costs less per day than the $98 daily rate; we quote the exact weekly figure with your dates. Monthly rentals are quoted directly.
Is a rental cheaper than rideshare in Austin?
For anyone making more than two trips a day, yes. Two airport-to-downtown rides already cost more than a day of a Corolla.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Delivery is free, there is no airport fee, and the deposit and any coverage are explained before you pay.
