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Here are the most popular types of rental cars you can pick up from a point near you in the next 30 days.

Economy

4 door
42
From
$46
per day

Compact

Station wagon
53
From
$48
per day

Intermediate

4 door
54
From
$51
per day

Full-size

4 door
54
From
$58
per day

Premium

4 door
52
From
$59
per day

Mini

Passenger van
71
From
$61
per day
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How did we find these car rental deals? We scanned through tons of top Austin car rental providers, and these are the lowest Downtown car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

Nearby neighborhoods

See if you can find a lower daily car rental price nearby.

Travis Heights

From
$46
per day

Zilker

From
$46
per day

University of Texas

From
$46
per day

Clarksville

From
$46
per day

South Lamar

From
$46
per day

East Austin

From
$46
per day

Travis Heights

From
$46
per day

Zilker

From
$46
per day

University of Texas

From
$46
per day

Clarksville

From
$46
per day

South Lamar

From
$46
per day

East Austin

From
$46
per day
These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Top car rental companies in Downtown

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Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$65per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$53per day
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$53per day
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$56per day
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$54per day
Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$65per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$53per day
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$53per day
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$56per day
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$54per day

Renting a car in Downtown: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental providerEuropcar
Most popular carIntermediate
Cheapest price found$46 per day
Cheapest month to rentAugust

Renting a car in Downtown: Frequently asked questions

Renting a car in Downtown is easy with Skyscanner. Just enter your travel dates to compare prices from trusted providers. Once you’ve found the best deal, book your car rental and hit the road with confidence.
On average, renting a car in Downtown will set you back around $106 per day or $225 per week.
The cheapest car to rent in Downtown is a compact hatchback (sometimes known as a station wagon).
The most popular car to rent in Downtown is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
We scan the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals – including vans. You can even find deals on motor homes or passenger vans too.
The cheapest car rental companies in Downtown are currently Dollar and Budget.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown is currently August.
On average, around $225. But the best price we found for car rental for a week in Downtown is $221.
Yes – since many people need to rent a car for moving or day trips, most car rental companies in Downtown offer a flat rate for rental per day. You'll usually have to drop it back off within 24 hours of picking it up to avoid any extra charges.
Yes – you can pick up Europcar rental cars from Downtown – find a pickup location on our Downtown map.
Yes – you can pick up Avis rental cars from Downtown – find a pickup location on our Downtown map.
Yes – you can pick up Budget rental cars from Downtown – find a pickup location on our Downtown map.
Yes – you can usually find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search for car rental in Downtown on Skyscanner.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Downtown for a whole month is $1,685. But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3-and-a-half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
Other travelers in Downtown rated Payless as the best in terms of overall experience.
Dollar often has the cheapest car rental deals in Downtown. You should also look out for car rental deals that have a fair fuel policy – for example, a full tank of fuel on pickup, to full tank of fuel on return.
Most car rental providers allow anyone under 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It could cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car in Downtown is $46 per day. The average price per day is around $125.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Europcar, Avis and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Most car rental companies in Downtown have policies that allow you to cancel your rental car booking and get a refund if you need to. Some may allow this up to a few days before your pickup date, and some even allow changes or cancellations up to a few hours before.
Yes – van rental is available in Downtown.
Most major car rental companies in Downtown accept debit cards, but you might need to show extra documents, pay a larger deposit, or have your credit checked. Always read the company’s policy before you book to make sure they’ll accept your payment.
The number of car rental locations in an area can vary. Use Skyscanner to easily find and compare car rentals in Downtown.
Third-party insurance is typically included as standard when you rent a car. If you want additional coverage, such as car rental excess insurance, the cost will depend on the type of car, the duration of your rental, and the car rental company.

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