Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or similar – Austin, TX

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is our full-size pickup in Austin: 5 seats, 3 large bags, up to 18 city / 23 highway mpg, from $175 a day before multi-day discounts. You reserve the category and we deliver a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or a similar full-size pickup of the same class and year range, clean and fuelled, to your door in Austin or to the curb at Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS). Delivery is free.

Why rent a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Austin

• Austin traffic on I-35 and MoPac rewards a car you can park and keep moving in.
• Most visitors stay a week: SXSW, ACL, a UT weekend, a work assignment at the Domain. Weekly rates cut the daily price.
• The Hill Country, Lake Travis and the wineries around Fredericksburg are an hour away and are the reason to have your own car.
• It is the right car for towing, a long highway day and work weeks where the truck is the office.

What is included

• Free delivery and collection anywhere in Greater Austin, including Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
• A recent-model Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or similar full-size pickup, automatic, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Basic liability coverage; full-coverage options and a refundable deposit explained before you pay
• Multi-day and weekly discounts; monthly rates quoted directly
• No counter, no shuttle, no hidden fees at delivery

Rates in Austin

From $175 a day. Rates are starting daily rates and change with demand and season; your final price is confirmed when we quote your dates. Three days or more are cheaper per day, a week cheaper still, and for a month or longer we quote directly: call or text 512-851-0490. Day trips to Lake Travis, Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs and the Hill Country loop fit inside the mileage allowance.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 rental in Austin: what to expect

Driving it around Austin

You will spend most of your miles on downtown, the Domain, South Congress and the highways between them. The full-size pickup size is the trade-off that works here: big enough for the people and bags you are bringing, small enough that parking is not a problem.

Tolls

The 183A, the 45 and the SH 130 are the toll roads worth using, and the 130 is the fastest way around Austin entirely when I-35 stops. Every vehicle comes with a toll tag and tolls are billed at cost with no administration fee.

Parking

Downtown and Rainey Street are paid garages and get expensive during events. The Domain, Mueller, Round Rock and Cedar Park are free surface parking. During SXSW and ACL, plan parking before you plan anything else.

What really fits in a Chevrolet Silverado 1500

5 seats and 3 large bags, honestly counted. Five people in the cab and the bed for everything else. The bed is where this vehicle earns its keep: furniture, tools, bikes or a weekend of gear that would never fit in an SUV.

Three common Austin rentals in a Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The festival week. SXSW in March or ACL in October. Downtown parking is the hard part, so most people stay north and drive in, or park at a garage near the venue and leave the car. Rates in the city rise with demand in those weeks.

The UT weekend. Move-in, graduation or a game. Two or three days, a lot of short runs between campus, the apartment and a restaurant, and one trip to a furniture store. Boot space matters more than speed.

The Hill Country run. Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs and the wineries. Ninety minutes each way on roads worth driving, and the reason a lot of visitors rent at all rather than using rideshare.

Is a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the right pick, or something else?

If you do not need the bed, an SUV of the same price is quieter and easier to park. Take the pickup when the load is the point of the trip. Call or text 512-851-0490 and we will tell you honestly which one fits your dates.

Frequently asked questions

Will I get exactly a Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

You reserve the full-size pickup category. Most of the time it is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500; when it is not, it is a similar vehicle of the same class, seats and year range, at the same price.

Do you deliver to Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)?

Yes. Send us your flight number and the vehicle is at the curb when you land. Airport delivery in Austin is free, with no concession fee and no facility charge.

What do I need to rent in Austin?

A valid driver's licence, a major credit or debit card, and a minimum age of 21 with no young-driver surcharge. We confirm everything by phone within the hour of your booking.

Can I keep it for a month or longer?

Yes. Monthly rates are quoted directly and are well below the daily rate multiplied out. Call or text 512-851-0490 with your dates.

Is there a deposit?

Yes, a refundable deposit held on your card, released after the vehicle comes back. The amount depends on the vehicle and your coverage, and we tell you the exact figure before you pay anything.

What about insurance?

Basic liability is included. If your own policy or your credit card already covers rentals, bring the proof and you do not pay twice. If it does not, we explain the full-coverage option and what it costs before your card is charged, not at the kerb.

How many miles are included?

Enough for normal use around Austin and the day trips on this page. If you are planning something long, tell us the route when you book and we will confirm the allowance in writing rather than leave it to a surprise on the invoice.

Can someone else drive it?

Yes. Additional drivers are added at booking; they need the same licence and minimum age of 21. It is easier to add them up front than mid-rental.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

We track the flight number you give us and move the delivery. There is no charge for a delay that is not your fault, and nobody is waiting at a closed counter.

Will I get exactly a Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

You reserve the full-size pickup category. Usually it is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500; when it is not, it is a model of the same class, seats and year range, at the same price.

Can I use the truck for moving or hauling?

That is what most people rent it for: a move, furniture runs, a weekend project. For towing or anything beyond normal use, call or text 512-851-0490 before you book so the answer is in writing.

Silverado or Tacoma?

The Silverado is the full-size truck with the bigger bed; the Toyota Tacoma or similar is easier to park downtown at $153 a day. The pickup truck rental page compares both.

Do you deliver to a home or jobsite?

Yes. Delivery and collection are free anywhere in Greater Austin: the house, the jobsite, a hotel or the AUS arrivals curb.

What do I need to rent it?

A valid driver's license, a major credit or debit card and a minimum age of 21, with no young-driver surcharge. Basic liability coverage is included; the refundable deposit and coverage options are explained before you pay.

See the whole economy fleet in Austin or the Austin economy car rental page.