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Austin Car Rental & Nearby Locations

  • Address:

    1610 West 35th Street

    Phone:

    (1) 512-371-7361

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    1104 North I-35

    Phone:

    (1) 512-322-9377

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    7100 Burnet Rd

    Phone:

    (1) 512-419-7908

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy

    Phone:

    (1) 512-732-0066

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    8820 Burnet Road

    Phone:

    (1) 512-419-1908

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    7010 Highway 71 West - Ste 345

    Phone:

    (1) 512-288-3605

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    12901 N Interstate 35

    Phone:

    (1) 512-990-7263

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    2110 W Slaughter Ln - Ste 140

    Phone:

    (1) 737-304-8376

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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  • Address:

    13201 FM 620 North

    Phone:

    (1) 512-331-8593

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    3819 Presidential Blvd

    Phone:

    (1) 512-356-3519

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun - Fri 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM; Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Rent a Car in Austin, Texas

Austin is a city built to entertain. Whether you visit during the hot summer months, the pleasant springs and falls, or the mild winters, you can enjoy various activities, and Budget offers cheap car rentals in Austin so you don’t have to miss out. Enjoy swimming in Barton Springs Pool, posing for great street art photo moments, or touring the Texas Capitol. After a full day of fun, you’re sure to have a Texas-sized appetite. Austin is famous for amazing Tex-Mex and BBQ, so find a local food truck and try it for yourself. After touring through Austin, you might want to explore more of Texas. To help you continue your travels, Budget has car rental locations throughout Texas for convenient car return after a road trip.

 

Austin Travel Tips

1. For a stretch north of downtown, I-35 has two levels, and the upper deck has no exit ramps. Stay on the lower deck for easy access to UT Austin.

2. Whenever you park your car don’t leave behind meltable items like chapstick or candy. The hot Texas sun is known for turning any car dashboard into an oven.

 

Popular Cars

Rent a car in Austin so you can travel quickly from attraction to attraction. Take in the fresh air of Zilker Park with a luxury car rental in Austin, or rent one of these popular options:

  • Luxury Rentals: Get a taste of the high life when you choose a luxury car rental in Austin.

  • Pickup Trucks: A full-size or midsize pickup truck rental is perfect for those wanting to drive across rough terrain and explore places like Lake Travis.

  • SUVs: Load up an SUV trunk with camping gear and head to Windy Point Park. 

  • Large Vans & Minivans: Keep your group together with the roomy comfort of a 7-seat minivan, or a 12- or 15-seat passenger van.

  • Long-term Car Rental: Staying for the whole SXSW Festival? Tasting your way through Austin’s best BBQ? A monthly car rental is your best bet for long-term transportation.

Budget has a large fleet of rental cars in Austin for you to pick up. Including sedans, vans, SUVs, luxury vehicles, and pickup trucks. Fill out the form above to see the types of cars available during your rental period. You can also pick up and drop off your car rental at the AUS airport.

Austin Tourist Attractions

Congress Bridge Bats

Hundreds of people gather every night to watch bats. From late March to early autumn, every night hundreds of bats emerge from their resting place under the Congress Bridge. Grab a car rental so you can drive over and experience this phenomenon. Arrive early to claim your viewing spot. 

Hamilton Pool Preserve

Load up into your car rental in Austin and drive approximately 45 minutes out of town to reach the Hamilton Pool Preserve. Don't forget your bathing suit and reservation so you can enjoy this historic swimming hole. While swimming, you can admire the beautiful 50-foot waterfall.

Austin Travel FAQs

Yes, renting a car is worth it in Austin—and highly recommended. Austin is a sprawling city, and there’s plenty to do and see while you’re there! You may have difficulty fitting everything into your itinerary without a rental, especially if you’re relying on public transit.

In Austin, traffic is at its worst during rush hour every day between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and in the evening from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. When possible, avoiding travel times during rush hour will provide you with more time to spend at Austin’s best attractions. 

Austin, Texas, is best known for its vibrant music scene. The city is home to a diverse range of music genres and hosts monthly music festivals where visitors enjoy live entertainment, food, and more. So it’s no wonder the city claims to be the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

Aside from its music scene, there are plenty of Austin attractions you shouldn’t miss out on. Austin’s highlights include its iconic nightlife, the LBJ Presidential Library, Barton Springs Pool, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Lady Bird Lake, and McKinney Falls State Park. You can easily access these sites in your Budget car rental.

Three days is usually enough time to explore all the highlights of Austin, Texas. There’s a lot to experience in this beautiful city. If you extend your Budget car rental, you’ll have more time to enjoy watersport activities, the city’s nightlife, or Austin’s vibrant music scene.