Austin Airport (AUS) car rental prices

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Picking up at AUS

Rental center
All companies sit inside the Consolidated Rental Car Facility directly across from the Barbara Jordan Terminal, reached on foot via marked crosswalks through the garage, with counters on level 1. Land at the smaller South Terminal and a shuttle connects to the same facility. Allow about 10 minutes.
Driving & tolls
Austin's toll network is extensive and electronic-only: 183A Toll, SH 130/Pickle Parkway and the MoPac Express Lanes all skip cash booths, so an unregistered rental gets billed by mail via TxTag or hit with a rental-company admin fee. I-35 through downtown is one of the most congested corridors in Texas and backs up most of the day, not just rush hour.
Terminals
Barbara Jordan Terminal, South Terminal

Good to know before you book at AUS

Suppliers on site
Austin-Bergstrom's on-site Rental Car Center hosts Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty.
Fees that inflate the rate
AUS charges a customer facility charge of $6.75 per rental day with no cap, plus brands typically add a concession recovery fee of around 11% for their city lease.
When prices peak
Demand and prices peak in March during SXSW and again in October during Austin City Limits, with quieter, cheaper shoulder periods in spring and late fall.
Money-saving tip
Book weeks ahead of SXSW or ACL, or pick up from an off-airport Austin location, since the facility charge and concession fee only apply to the on-site Rental Car Center.

Driving from Austin (AUS)

Expect daytime highs around 38°C in August and around 16°C in January. Check the A/C blows cold before you leave the lot in summer.

San Antonio
89 miles, about 1h 37m by car
Houston
158 miles, about 3h by car
Dallas
208 miles, about 3h 41m by car

Car rental at Austin (AUS): common questions

Where do you pick up a rental car at Austin (AUS)?

All companies sit inside the Consolidated Rental Car Facility directly across from the Barbara Jordan Terminal, reached on foot via marked crosswalks through the garage, with counters on level 1. Land at the smaller South Terminal and a shuttle connects to the same facility. Allow about 10 minutes.

When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at AUS?

Prices at AUS move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.

Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Austin?

Austin's toll network is extensive and electronic-only: 183A Toll, SH 130/Pickle Parkway and the MoPac Express Lanes all skip cash booths, so an unregistered rental gets billed by mail via TxTag or hit with a rental-company admin fee. I-35 through downtown is one of the most congested corridors in Texas and backs up most of the day, not just rush hour.

Which car type should I rent at AUS?

For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to San Antonio or Houston, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.

Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?

No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.

Nearby airports

SATSan Antonio66 miles awayIAHHouston140 miles awayDFWDallas191 miles away