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Austin-Bergstrom is a single-terminal airport with a rental car center that is a shuttle ride from the curb. On a Friday evening in October the counters queue for an hour. Economy Car Rental TX skips the building entirely: you send us the flight number, we track it, and the car is waiting at the arrivals curb when you walk out. Ten minutes for the licence, the card and the walk-around, and you are on US-71 toward downtown.
What to send when you book
- The flight number and airline, so we can track the landing.
- A mobile number for the day of arrival.
- The return: departures curb at AUS, or any address in Greater Austin if you are not flying out.
Which car for which Austin trip
Toyota Corolla or similar or Honda Civic or similar for a conference week downtown or at the Domain: cheap to fill, easy to park on the street in South Congress. Honda Accord or similar for a business week with colleagues in the car. Mazda CX-5 or similar or Hyundai Santa Fe or similar for a family with luggage and a day at Lake Travis. Jeep Wrangler Sport or similar for the Hill Country, Fredericksburg and the wineries, which is why most people fly into Austin in the first place.
From the curb
Downtown and Rainey Street are twenty minutes up US-71 and I-35; the Domain thirty; Round Rock and Cedar Park thirty-five; the Hill Country an hour west on US-290. Delivery at AUS is free and the rate is the same as delivery to a hotel.
The return
Tell us the departure time; we meet you at the departures curb, check the fuel and the mileage together, and you walk straight to security. If plans change and you drive to Dallas or Houston instead, we can collect the car there: we serve all three metros with the same fleet.
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
Is there a rental counter at AUS for Economy Car Rental TX?
No. We deliver at the arrivals curb with your flight tracked and collect at departures. There is no counter, no shuttle and no airport fee.
What if my flight into Austin is late?
We track the flight number you give us and move the handover to the real arrival time, at no charge.
Which car should I book for an Austin week?
A Corolla or Civic for one or two people; a CX-5 or Santa Fe for a family with luggage; the Wrangler if the Hill Country is the plan.
