Leander is the end of the line, literally. Capital MetroRail's Red Line starts here, and the 183A toll road runs from here south through Cedar Park toward Austin. It's one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and most of that growth is new houses in places like Travisso, Crystal Falls, Mason Hills and Bryson. That brings a lot of people who are new to town, between cars, or hosting relatives who flew in.
We deliver a car to your Leander address, or to the park-and-ride at Leander station, and collect it when you're done. Compact sedans start at $98 a day. No counter, no shuttle.
Our economy fleet in Leander
Eight categories, all recent models, all automatic. You reserve the category and we deliver that model or a similar one. Prices per day before multi-day and weekly discounts.
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Toyota Corolla or similar — compact sedan, 5 seats, from $98/day
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Honda Civic or similar — compact sedan, 5 seats, from $98/day
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Honda Accord or similar — mid-size sedan, 5 seats, from $114/day
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Mazda CX-5 or similar — compact SUV, 5 seats, from $114/day
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Hyundai Santa Fe or similar — mid-size SUV, 5 seats, from $131/day
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Jeep Wrangler Sport or similar — 4x4 SUV, 5 seats, from $164/day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar — full-size SUV, 5 seats, from $147/day
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Ford Transit Van or similar — 12-passenger van, 12 seats, from $296/day
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Leander station: the train covers downtown, a car covers the rest
Leander station, on US 183 just north of RM 2243, is the northern end of the Red Line and has a park-and-ride lot with around 600 spaces. From here the train takes about 45 minutes to the downtown station by the convention center, with stops along the way including the Domain area and the soccer stadium. If your trip is mostly downtown, the train works.
The Red Line doesn't go to the airport, Lake Travis, the Hill Country or most of the suburbs, and it runs on a fixed schedule. A common setup for visitors is to use the train for a downtown day and a Corolla or similar ($98 a day) for everything else. If you're flying in, see our AUS airport rental page, because there's no train link from Leander to AUS.
Driving from Leander: 183A, US 183 and RM 2243
183A is the main commuter road. It's a toll road that runs south through Cedar Park and joins US 183 in north Austin, and it has been extended north as Leander grows. US 183 runs alongside it as the free route, with traffic lights and more stop-and-go. Ask us how tolls work on your rental before you plan a daily 183A commute.
Without traffic, downtown Austin is about 35 to 40 minutes away, and north Austin's tech offices and the Domain are about 25. RM 2243 and San Gabriel Parkway are the main east-west roads, and both get congested around school drop-off and pick-up times. With Leander ISD campuses all over town, school-hour traffic is real.
ACC San Gabriel, Northline and a city still being built
Austin Community College's San Gabriel campus sits on 100 acres right next to Leander station and serves students from Leander, Liberty Hill and Georgetown. At US 183 and San Gabriel Parkway, Northline is being built as Leander's new downtown, a mixed-use district with apartments, shops and offices. Crystal Falls Town Center and the shopping along 183 cover most daily errands.
A city this new has a lot of people in transition. Some are relocating while their own car is shipped across the country, some are staying in short-term rentals while a new house closes, and some have a car in the shop after a hailstorm. For stays of a month or more, see monthly car rental in Austin. If your car is in a body shop, see replacement car rental.
Hosting relatives in a brand-new house is the other big one. Leander's newest subdivisions can be a long drive from the nearest grocery store or pharmacy, so guests without a car end up waiting on you for every errand. A car delivered to your driveway for their stay fixes that, and three days or more costs less per day. Liberty Hill, just north on US 183, has grown right along with Leander, and a lot of visiting families split their time between the two.
Lake Travis and the Hill Country from Leander
The north shore of Lake Travis, around Lago Vista and Jonestown, is about 20 to 25 minutes from Leander, and Liberty Hill and the ranch roads of the Hill Country begin just north and west. A Jeep Wrangler Sport or similar at $164 a day is the lake-weekend favorite. Our Wrangler guide to Texas lakes and the Hill Country has routes. For a quieter drive out to Fredericksburg, see Hill Country day trips in an economy car.
Which car fits a Leander trip
Leander shares 183A with Cedar Park to the south, and Georgetown is east along SH 29. For the whole metro, see the Austin economy rental hub, or call or text 512-851-0490.
How it works
- Book online — pick your dates and your vehicle category
- Tell us where to bring it: hotel, home, office, body shop or the airport
- We confirm by phone within the hour and deliver the car clean and fueled at the time you chose
- When you are done, we collect it from the same place
Where we deliver in Leander
Free delivery across Leander and the rest of Greater Austin, including:
- Leander station park-and-ride
- ACC San Gabriel campus
- Northline
- Crystal Falls
- Travisso
- Mason Hills
- Bryson
- Old Town Leander
AUS is about 35 miles from Leander, roughly 45 to 50 minutes without traffic, and we meet arrivals at the curb with the car ready.
Daily, weekly and monthly rates
A Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic is $98 a day, a Honda Accord or Mazda CX-5 $114, the Hyundai Santa Fe $131, the Jeep Grand Cherokee $147, the Jeep Wrangler Sport $164 and the 12-seat Ford Transit $296. Delivery is included, and there is no airport concession fee and no facility charge. Three days or more cost less per day and a week less still; for a month or longer call or text 512-851-0490 and we quote the monthly rate directly.
Also serving Greater Austin
We also cover Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater Houston with the same categories and the same prices.
Common questions
Can you deliver a rental car to Leander station?
Yes. We can meet you at the Leander station park-and-ride on US 183, at your home or at ACC San Gabriel next door. Tell us the time and we'll confirm by phone within the hour.
Does the MetroRail Red Line go to the Austin airport?
No. The Red Line runs from Leander to downtown Austin. To get from AUS to Leander, most people pick up a car at the arrivals curb and drive about 45 to 50 minutes north.
How much is a car rental in Leander, TX?
From $98 a day for a Corolla or Civic class sedan. The Accord and CX-5 are $114, the Santa Fe is $131, the Grand Cherokee is $147 and the Wrangler is $164. Delivery in Leander is free and there are no airport fees.
I just moved to Leander and my car hasn't arrived. Can I rent by the month?
Yes. Weekly rentals cost less per day, and monthly rates are quoted directly by phone. Call or text 512-851-0490.
Is 183A a toll road?
Yes, 183A is tolled from Leander through Cedar Park. US 183 is the free road alongside it. Ask us how tolls work on your rental before you drive.
Can a 21-year-old rent a car in Leander?
Yes. The minimum age is 21 and there is no young-driver surcharge. You need a valid driver's license and a major credit or debit card.
Book your car in Leander
Pick your vehicle and dates online, or call or text 512-851-0490 and we will sort it out in a couple of minutes. Browse the Austin fleet →
