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Austin Car Rental & Nearby Locations
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Austin Car Rental & Nearby Locations
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To use our free pick-up service, call your Budget rental location directly at the location phone number listed on your reservation confirmation. Pick-up service policies (hours of availability, allowable pick-up distance, etc.) vary by location so it's important that you call the location and make arrangements for pick-up at least 24 hours before your desired rental time. When you call the location, be ready to provide all applicable information including precise address, exact time of pick up, and a phone number where you can be reached at that time.
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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 Municipal 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.
Budget Locations in Austin
Wherever you plan to go in Austin, Budget can help you get on the road. You’ll find convenient rental locations throughout the area, including at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). We’re also just a few blocks from the Texas State Capitol and near the MoPac Expressway in Tarrytown.
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.
3. The State Highway 45SW loop between the MoPac Expressway and FM 1626 is a time-saving toll road with electronic billing. Budget offers e-Toll service to help manage these tolls.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Car in Austin?
Budget Rental Car is dedicated to providing affordable rental options. Prices can change depending on the car type and rental duration. To get a feel for how much your car rental in Austin might be, begin a reservation form and compare your options.
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 Municipal 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.
Budget Locations in Austin
Wherever you plan to go in Austin, Budget can help you get on the road. You’ll find convenient rental locations throughout the area, including at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). We’re also just a few blocks from the Texas State Capitol and near the MoPac Expressway in Tarrytown.
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.
3. The State Highway 45SW loop between the MoPac Expressway and FM 1626 is a time-saving toll road with electronic billing. Budget offers e-Toll service to help manage these tolls.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Car in Austin?
Budget Rental Car is dedicated to providing affordable rental options. Prices can change depending on the car type and rental duration. To get a feel for how much your car rental in Austin might be, begin a reservation form and compare your options.
Popular Car Rental Classes in Austin
Rent a car in Austin so you can travel quickly from attraction to attraction. Take in the fresh air of Zilker Park after you choose one of these popular options:
Luxury Rentals in Austin: Get a taste of the high life when you choose a luxury car rental in Austin.
Pickup Trucks Rentals in Austin: A full-size or midsize pickup truck rental is perfect for those wanting to drive across rough terrain and explore places like Lake Travis.
SUV Rental in Austin: Load up an SUV with camping gear and head to Windy Point Park.
Large Vans & Minivans for Rent in Austin: Keep your group together with the roomy comfort of a 7-seat minivan, or a 12- or 15-seat passenger van.
Budget has a large fleet of rental cars in Austin, 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.
A free viewing spot on Congress Bridge is at 100 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704.
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.
Make your reservation and head for 24300 Hamilton Pool Road Dripping Springs, Texas 78620.
Foods to Eat in Austin
Texas barbecue is famous for its distinctive slow-cooked flavor. It's a smoky, juicy treat for your tastebuds.
Breakfast tacos feature all the best parts of breakfast wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
Pecan pie is Texas's official dessert (featuring the state’s official nut). It’s the perfect sweet treat after a plate of barbecue.
Kolaches are Czechoslovakian rolls made with both sweet and savory filling options.
Tex-Mex has a blurry definition, but there is one Austin creation to sample with your meal. Ask for a Mexican Martini and share it with a friend or two.
Places to Stay in Austin
Downtown (78701, 78702, 78703): The eclectic mecca of Austin's offerings, with popular restaurants, museums, comedy shows, and live entertainment.
East Austin (78702, 78722, 78723): Down-to-earth fun with art galleries, street art, locally owned stores, and old-school dive bars.
South Congress (78704): Boutique shopping, hundreds of taco choices, and the best place to see the Congress Bridge bats.
North Loop (78756): A relaxed, casual vibe with local cafes, shops, and resale options.
South Austin (78652, 78745, 78748): A top spot for sampling new food at countless food trucks and experiencing iconic attractions.
Distance to Nearby Cities
Austin to Dallas: 195 miles (drive time of about 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and route)
Austin to Houston: 165 miles (drive time of about 3 hours)
- Austin to San Antonio: 80 miles (drive time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Foods to Eat in Austin
Texas barbecue is famous for its distinctive slow-cooked flavor. It's a smoky, juicy treat for your tastebuds.
Breakfast tacos feature all the best parts of breakfast wrapped up in a warm tortilla.
Pecan pie is Texas's official dessert (featuring the state’s official nut). It’s the perfect sweet treat after a plate of barbecue.
Kolaches are Czechoslovakian rolls made with both sweet and savory filling options.
Tex-Mex has a blurry definition, but there is one Austin creation to sample with your meal. Ask for a Mexican Martini and share it with a friend or two.
Places to Stay in Austin
Downtown (78701, 78702, 78703): The eclectic mecca of Austin's offerings, with popular restaurants, museums, comedy shows, and live entertainment.
East Austin (78702, 78722, 78723): Down-to-earth fun with art galleries, street art, locally owned stores, and old-school dive bars.
South Congress (78704): Boutique shopping, hundreds of taco choices, and the best place to see the Congress Bridge bats.
North Loop (78756): A relaxed, casual vibe with local cafes, shops, and resale options.
South Austin (78652, 78745, 78748): A top spot for sampling new food at countless food trucks and experiencing iconic attractions.
Distance to Nearby Cities
Austin to Dallas: 195 miles (drive time of about 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic and route)
Austin to Houston: 165 miles (drive time of about 3 hours)
- Austin to San Antonio: 80 miles (drive time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Cheap Car Rental Deals in Austin
Anytime Discounts
There are always discounts available at Budget. We offer a Best Rate Guarantee and plenty of special offers to help you feel confident that you are getting the best car rental deal in Austin.
Last-Minute Car Rentals in Austin
Not every trip can be planned months in advance. That’s why Budget offers last-minute car rental in Austin up to a day before your anticipated rental period. Depending on availability, options may be a little more limited, but you’ll still get a competitive price and great service.
One-Way Car Rental in Austin
No need to feel limited in your car rental pickup and drop-off locations. Budget offers easy one-way car rental to help you get across or out of town to San Antonio or nearby cities.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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