Rent cars in Austin, TX
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Living life right in Austin
The beauty of Austin is that it’s not hard to have an amazing time. From the iconic Franklin BBQ to the live music scene in the South Congress neighborhood, where the SXSW music festival was born, all your senses will be delighted.
The abundance of green space in Austin means it’s easy to get into nature and cool off with a swim, but you can also find even more thrilling adventures outside of the city center.
Austin favorites
Whether you’re more of a lounger or an active outdoorsy type, you’ll find just the right spot to make your trip pop.
Zilker Park
Potentially the most attractive feature of Austin, Zilker Park is home to Lady Bird Lake, excellent hiking and biking, the epic Barton Springs Pool, and iconic festivals like Austin City Limits.
The Continental Club
With six decades of history on this stage, this club is the heart of Austin’s famous music scene, so put on your most respectable dancing shoes and get ready to boogie next to someone famous.
Congress Bridge
You know a city is unpretentious when one of the favorite local activities is gathering at sunset to watch millions — yes, millions — of bats flutter to life and take off from this beautiful Congress Ave bridge.
Top hosts in Austin, TX
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Anna S.
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Hit the road
While there are other big cities in Texas and the United States you can easily get to from Austin, there are plenty of smaller getaways for a quieter time away from the Music Capital.
Book the perfect carLonghorn Cavern
It’s not every day you get to explore underground caves carved out by a river. Make the one-hour drive northwest for a mild walking tour or wild spelunking adventure.
Dripping Springs
Just a 45-minute drive from Austin, Dripping Springs’ name really says it all. Go for a swim in the totally unreal sparkling waters at the natural Hamilton Pool, and peep a historic building or two downtown.
Wimberley
This little town is packed full of Texan specials, including two incredible swimming holes — Blue Hole and Jacob’s Well — and the Bella Vista Olive farm.
Recent reviews
Very nice and very affordable ride compared to other cars, even from car rental companies, the host was available every time I needed assistance and replied right away, I definitely recommend and would rent it again
Never used Turo before and it kicked the heck out the normal traditional car rental companies and process.
Luxury suspension was great for long trips on Austin highways and interior was super comfortable!
This is a well run organization, better than most regular rental companies.
Michael was the best in walking thru a Turo first timer as I looked to rent to have a long term test drive of the Polestar for my mother.
Prices to fit every budget ..... easy peazy rental process ... great experience ...
Hayley was an incredible host and the car was immaculate and very enjoyable to drive!
Pickup was smooth and the Prius was a great car for driving around Austin (with gas prices being what they are, the extra MPG was a great feature)!
It was so great being able to pickup after hours when the car rental companies are closed.
We told him when we were going to arrive, we grabbed our luggage, walked outside of the airport and within a minute he pulled up, gave us our car and we were on the road.
The car drove well, it was clean inside, pick up and drop off was easy, gas mileage was good, and gas prices were very low in Austin which was great—glad we decided to get this Turo.
Gregg was extremely helpful and communicative throughout my entire rental process.
Had a small issue with car and the staff went out of there way to make it right.
It was nice to have a gas efficient car for the week in times of these crazy gas prices.
Awesome car and Rob was very helpful with making the rental process smooth.
Jeremy was a very good host address any of my concerns great reliable car if you in Austin I'll definitely recommend and will also book again
The compact car was as advertised and was especially great for parking in a city like Austin where street parking always seemed limited.
Robert was a great Turo host and his Alfa was the perfect car for exploring Austin in luxury!
Dont even think about blowing more money on a rip off rental car agency.
Hayley’s car was perfect for my wife and I while we were in Austin for my daughters wedding.
I highly recommend renting Randy’s I8 to anyone it’s a great fun vehicle that definitely turns heads and provides you with the luxury look and feel of downtown Austin Texas!
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Best Austin driving roads
Lime Creek Road
For satisfying curves and stunning lake views at once, take your Austin car rental alternative toward Travis Lake and pick up Lime Creek Road outside of Cedar Hill.
Highway 183
Get some impressive lakeviews and a few thrilling twisties in your Austin car rental alternative by taking Highway 183 north from the city and catching Ranch Road 1431 to Marble Falls.
Ranch Road 1323
Head west in your Austin car rental alternative on Highway 290 and 281 to pick up this undulating ranch road that winds through wild, sparsely populated hill country.
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