Car hire at Austin Bergstrom Airport
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Top tips for hiring a car at Austin Bergstrom Airport
- As the name suggests, Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas, USA, serves the greater Austin metropolitan area. The airport is conveniently located close to the U.S. Route 183 a north-south U.S. highway that runs through Texas. Downtown Austin is 5 miles away and a car is the quickest way to get there. Instead of waiting for a bus that takes 40min to reach downtown, a car hire at Austin Bergstrom Airport will get you there in just around 15min.
- As the second-largest state in the USA, the best way to explore Texas is by car. Driving through this expansive land, you’ll witness a diverse landscape of rolling hills, empty deserts, windy beaches, prairie farms and pine forests, as well as big cities. Famed for wide, straight roads, driving is easy and makes remote areas accessible. When driving on the highways of Texas, remember to carry change for the tolls, and be aware that drivers overtake on both the left and right.
- Car hire at Austin Bergstrom Airport is very simple and accessible. From the main Barbara Jordan Terminal’s lower level (Baggage Claim) where you’ll likely be exiting from, take the pedestrian walkway that leads to the ground floor of the car park. From there, either take the lift or stairs up to the second floor (Garage Level 3), or take a shuttle to the Rental Car Facility. There you will find counters from large international car hire agencies with friendly and helpful staff to assist you with the collection of your car.
- With so many providers of car hire at Austin Bergstrom Airport, use KAYAK to compare the prices of different categories of vehicles and between each agency. Make sure to compare what each agency offers as standard with your rental and with which vehicle. For example, Hertz includes theft and liability coverage and fee-free cancellation up to 24h before pick up on some of their vehicle categories, but not all.
- Book your car hire at Austin Bergstrom Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Austin Bergstrom Airport
What kind of services and amenities are available at the Austin Bergstrom Airport car hire facility?
Since the car hire providers have their counters close to the Barbara Jordan Terminal, you can easily access all the same amenities of the airport. You can expect toilets, water filling stations, a baby nursing room, a variety of shopping and dining options, mobile phone charging, and even live music.
What documents do I need to take with me to hire a car at the airport?
International customers hiring a car must present their home country driver's licence that is valid, unexpired and includes a photograph. Additionally, an International Driver’s Permit is necessary if the licence is not written in Roman alphabets (languages such as Korean, Hebrew, Mongolian, etc.). You will also need a credit or debit card for your car hire provider to place a hold on in the event they need to charge you fees. All drivers will be required to be at least 21 years old, to up to 25 years old for larger and special vehicles, and a fee may be charged for drivers under 25 by the agency.
How do I return my hire car at the Airport?
Depending on which car hire provider you used, you will be required to either park the car in the same area from where it was picked up, or park it at a specified returns area for inspection by your provider. A staff member will then make sure the hire car is in the same state as it at the start of your journey, including checking the fuel level (make sure to check the tank was full to begin with when you pick it up).
What is the best car hire company at Austin Bergstrom Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Austin Bergstrom Airport are Alamo (9,0, 76 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,7, 55 reviews), and Hertz (6,9, 136 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Austin Bergstrom Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Austin Bergstrom Airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Fox, and Hertz.
Austin Bergstrom Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
9,0
Wonderful
239 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.7
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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We originally booked a rental with Hertz, and had a nightmare. The vehicle broke down and it took 4 hours for Hertz to come pick up the vehicle and we were told there were no more available. We got online and booked with Alamo, which was more expensive but the transaction was a breeze, and pickup and delivery was fast and simple. The car was extra clean and ran like a dream.Cons:
I wish we hadn't had to pay twice the rate of the other rental companies.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Drop-off was easy. Drop-off attendant was friendly.8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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BMW 3 Series was really small, difficult to enter, confusing shifter/electronics, limited trunk space.2,0 Poor
Jan 2021
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Clean carCons:
No chance to review pre-existing damage with employee, I documented a paint chipped area myself, but when I returned the car they said I was lying. Now they want to make an insurance claim against me! Poor customer service, I will avoid Alamo/National from now on unless they admit their mistake.8,0 Very Good
Dec 2020
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Friendly staff at pick up. Staff saved me money. Drop off was as easy as I could imagine. Car was well maintained, clean, and came with nice features.Cons:
Not much. Car could have come with iPhone adapter for CarPlay but that would’ve been above and beyond.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Picking up the car the attendant gave me a free upgrade.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,7
Very Good
158 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.4
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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The staff was great and drop off could not have been easier!5,6 Fair
Sep 2020
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Drop off in vegas was easy and staff was kind helpful.Cons:
Pick up process in Austin was poor. Agent just said follow me. He walked around vehicle and then said i could go. He did not do a vehicle check with me meaning confirming there are no damages. Didnt tell me where keys were and did not ask if i had questions regarding vehicle functions. I had to go get him and ask where keys were. At that point the agent made me feel rushed and as if i was an inconvienence not a customer. I had to fingure out how to use lights, cruise control ect. I had never driven that car before so perhaps the agents should be mindful of that.7,2 Good
May 2020
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Stuff was friendly, processing was quickCons:
I made a reservation for Mitsubishi Mirage, but they made me take Chevy Spark. The Mirage has standard seating for 5 passengers; the Spark can only carry 4. The Mirage Hatchback has 3.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Spark. I am not going to use Enterprise car rental next time.10,0 Wonderful
May 2020
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Pleasant staff. Quick check out and check in process.Cons:
Nothing to add.8,4 Very Good
Feb 2020
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Easy pick up and drop off!Cons:
Car offered was not as fun so asked for a different one that was not a price difference and got a fun sporty one!9,2 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Where to pick up and drop off car was a little confusing. Everything else was great.Advantage
7,0
Good
213 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.9
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9,6 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Very nice drop off staff. Check-in guy wanted me take economy car since it was intermediate sold out; he did not offer me a discount for smaller car. I asked for intermediate or larger; he gave me a larger car. He was very polite though.Cons:
See above.2,0 Poor
Oct 2019
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They tricked at the counter, the attendant never told me I was going to be charged for an upgrade. When I received my final bill by email, I realized they charged me $30 for an "upgrade" that was never delivered or discussed at the counter.Cons:
AS BAD AS IT COULD BE! The car was in terrible condition, ketchup on the door panel, plus had a disgusting juice spill all around the cupholders. Employees maybe we're waiting for a customer to clean up the car. The car had mirror lever is broken, head console buttons (SOS) where jammed/broken.5,2 Fair
Aug 2019
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I didn’t get the car or help from the staff. Still charged full amount.Cons:
I scheduled a same day pick up via my phone And the city auto populated to the neighboring city. I didn’t realize this until I went to pick the car up - kiosk guy directed me to customer service line but no one answered x 5. Called again the next day and was told it was too late.8,8 Very Good
Aug 2019
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The man who gave us the car was abrupt and never smiled. The man who handled us when we returned was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
More courtesy from the desk clerk when we got the cat4,4 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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helpful staff, easy drop off & pickupCons:
Car had almost no engine power, it was dangerously slow-speedup while merging onto freeway ramps, changing lanes the car was diesel volkswagon Jetta - i felt horrible for causing much more pollution compared to gas/hybrid8,8 Very Good
Jun 2019
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Easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
There was a piece of trash in the back of the minivan when we got it.Hertz
6,9
Okay
339 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.5
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2,0 Poor
Sep 2023
2,0 Poor
Nov 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
6,0 Okay
Jan 2022
2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
Dollar
6,7
Okay
135 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.6
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
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Hertz was great and I will use them next time. Dollar? Don't think soCons:
Booth was closed so had to use Hertz counter which was undermanned.2,0 Poor
May 2021
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My bill was not what I was quoted. I was charged twice as much and opted out of all addons.Cons:
If I was charged what I was booked.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was friendly at both pick up and drop off. I picked up at the Hertz counter and a wonderful lady helped us. Great experience!4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Staff was great.Cons:
The vehicle front windshield was not sealed properly very loud wind noise, for the price I paid to Dollar to rent would never do again.6,0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Drop off was easy. Upgraded at no charge.Cons:
The customer service person was nice but pushed the toll pass and insurance too much. We were made to feel like idiots for not getting them.6,0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Car was good and what we asked for and needed.Cons:
Customer service was awful. I could tell they were following and script and couldn't stray from it. Sent me in a circle with kayak, priceline, and dollar. I will never rent from kayak again.Thrifty
6,1
Okay
115 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
6.2
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7,6 Good
Jan 2020
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Everyone was nice and the process was easyCons:
I made the reservation on line (the mother) using my credit card. The confirmation said the driver would have to present license and credit card at pick up (which was going to be my adult son). When we picked the car up we were not allowed to do this without paying extra to have him be the driver. We were told because the reservation was in my name I had to be the first driver. If the on-line reservation would have stated this we would have had him make the reservation. Seems like you could have been more accommodating at the pick up time. Not sure why it makes a difference whose name is on the reservation.6,8 Okay
Nov 2019
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Very friendly people especially at the pickup and dropoffCons:
First I wanted a car with a navigation system, after 45 minutes at pickup we figured out that the car did not have navigation, then too late an behind schedule had to leave. This created a lot of issues on my trip having to navigate by cell phone.....major problem. Second spent 3 hours on the phone with multiple calls trying to determine if I could drop the car at Hobby Houston at 4am....called and called and called again. Will not rent from Thrifty in the future.5,2 Fair
Nov 2019
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The car was clean but also Gas tank was not full at pick upCons:
Be prepared to wait in line at the counter for at least an hour before getting your rental. Counter guy says we have a choice & we go out to get our car and we don’t have any selection. The staff outside did not provide us undivided attention & lacked customer service. The exit gate guy took our key fob and did not return it upon us leaving the gate. Luckily we figured out the fob was missing before leaving the premises & turned around. At return it seemed to be such a hassle to close out my rental due to agent nowhere to be found. I wanted to confirm my charges due to the horrible service at pick up and I had to take a picture on my phone from the guy’s tablet as a form of receipt. This location lacked customer service and coming from a formal rental car employee, I know what is expected from these people and traveling all day the last thing you want is a bad rental car experience.10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Staff did NOT try to oversell!2,8 Poor
Nov 2019
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The car smelled like vomit then broke down halfway through the rental period. To remediate this, Thrifty asked me accompany a tow truck driver to a location 40 minutes away. Instead, I chose to end my rental. Since then I haven’t been able to get any information from Thrifty regarding a refund. Very frustrating to deal with their roadside assistance, customer service, and the local franchise.2,0 Poor
Oct 2019
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Clerk was at restroom. I had to rent from Budget at a higher price.Fox
6,0
Okay
588 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0
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1,9 Poor
Jun 2021
8,0 Very Good
Jun 2021
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Drop off was easy and the car was very clean and in great shape. Phone customer service was helpful.Cons:
We were told that we had no option but to use toll roads in Austin and was up-sold an unlimited toll pass for $83. After driving for a week and almost 600 miles, we never came across a toll road that we HAD to take. I called customer service and told them about the situation and that we never used a toll road, they did refund the $83.2,0 Poor
May 2021
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Worst experience with a car rental company ever. JOSELINE CUBICA was so rude and hateful!! I accidentally had the wrong time on my reservation (didn't change the noon default time to 4pm) and then our flight couldn't land due to airport issues so I was 4+hours after reserved time. She abruptly told me that she couldn't honor the reservation. Thrifty Rental Car next to Fox was so kind and took care of us. They could not believe or understand why I was treated so horribly. First they suggested that I just redo the reservation online.. She said that people do it all the time. She also said that Thrifty always tries to honor late reservations if they can.. so I re-did another reservation online and went back up to the Fox counter. Joseline had stepped away, so another agent told me that due to me just making the reservation that he couldn't honor that price and vehicle but could give me an upgrade for $20 more per day. As I was talking to him, JOSELINE returned and said, No. We can't do a same day confirmation. He said that he knows but he was upgrading at $20 per day more. She said No! We don't have any cars. As I was renting a car with the wonderful people at Thrifty, my husband went over and asked her for her name.. She replied that she didn't have any reason to give it to him. So he asked to speak to the manager. She said, you're being aggressive and I'm calling security. He was in NO WAY aggressive. My husband said, go ahead. I leaned over to take her picture since she wouldn't give her name. She yelled, I'm calling the police. You can't take my picture. She started saying that we were aggressive and swearing at her. Completely false! The security came. Told her that it's not against the law to take a picture of anyone and they couldn't make me delete it. They asked if all was handled and ok. We said yes and they left. 2 other customers also were upset with her service. Everyone there witnessing this, completely sided with us and couldn't believe her attitude and horrible service. I was so upset, shaking from the anxiety of the situation and holding back tears as Thrifty Rental Car took to care of us and compassionately tried to calm my nerves. My husband and I are in our 50's. My 78 yr old mom in a wheelchair was by my side from the start.. We are not aggressive people nor were we yelling or swearing! Now I will spend part of my vacation leaving reviews, trying to contact managers, inform Priceline and try and save the next guy.Cons:
Everything2,0 Poor
May 2021
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Beat up car. Indifferent staff.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Yes Maria was greatCons:
N/A2,0 Poor
May 2021
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On arrival (on time) to pick up my reserved rental car they did not have any cars available. Very unapologetic and borderline rude service.Budget
5,8
Fair
191 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.8
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6,0 Okay
Oct 2022
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
6,0 Okay
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2,0 Poor
May 2022
Payless
5,7
Fair
209 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.7
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
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No one at Payless counter, sign said to go to Avis line. Very long, Short Staffed, went to National instead and got a car in 5 minutes.8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Easy drop offCons:
Desk was not open in main office, so was long line upstairs Car was smelly4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Drop off was easy.Cons:
Long wait at pick up. They didn’t have the compact SUV and instead suggested I take a pickup truck. I was worried about the size and they assured me it was “small or midsize.” It was giant. I could barely get out of the airport parking lot and it was difficult to park throughout my trip. The back window wouldn’t close.2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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I paid for a small suv and received a compact for the same price. The worker repeatedly explained to me, “sorry sir that’s how supply and demand works.”6,0 Okay
Mar 2021
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The car was clean and reliable.Cons:
I feel there is a scam going on with their gas policy. I declined their auto fill option which they marketed heavily to me. I filled up the tank a few minutes before dropping off the car, and on my car rental receipt they charged me $12.99 for 1.3 gallons of gas. They said it was full to 14 gallons at the time of rental and that I returned it with 12.7 gallons. I know that is not true, but of course I didn't save my gas receipt. I didn't have high hopes for getting my money back since I didn't save my receipt, but to my surprise when I called the representative offered to remove it immediately. He seemed all to familiar with my type of call. If I had to guess, I'd say this is a common practice for Payless and if you don't want to get cheated out of $12.99 you have to call and complain.2,0 Poor
Nov 2020
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long line at booth with one attendant trying to cover avis budget and payless checkins. had to cancel because the wait would have made me late for my appointment.Avis
6,2
Okay
56 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
5.9
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Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Sep 2020
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Terrible all around.Cons:
Customer service was the worst. Terrible all around.2,0 Poor
Sep 2019
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drop off was easyCons:
cost transperancy.. got ripped off.. becoz I was charged .40$ per mile on 300 mile trip. No indication of per mile at the time of rental. Giving out cheaper rental to beat search engine, but charging per mile. Felt really awful.7,2 Good
Jun 2019
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Long delay at checkout. Car selection at checkout was inappropriate. Car was very undersized for what I ordered. Drop off was easy as it usually is.Cons:
I wanted a large car. Instead I got a ridiculously small mustang. Was in too much of a hurry to change it. Pay attention to what I ordered.7,6 Good
Apr 2019
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Associate took a break despite a long line forming leaving only one associate behind the counter with a very complicated customer service issue ongoing. Took over 30 minutes of standing “next in line”. Cost was very high compared to my original reservation with Thrifty.9,6 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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The staff was great. Cindy was friendly and really helpful.Cons:
The car could have been cleaner. It was brand new, with only 16 miles on the odometer. But there was tape on the windshield from a sticker or sign, which I peeled off myself, and both the driver’s and passenger’s side windows were dirtySilvercar
10,0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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National
9,0
Wonderful
16 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
9.0
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7,2 Good
Jun 2018
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It was a nice car. Staff was friendlyCons:
The Washer fluid was low and so every 10 minutes a bell would chime signaling the fluid was low. Fluid levels should have been checked before the car was put out available to drive. It was extremely annoying to have that chime every 10 minutes. Had to walk a mile to get to the rental building and I am disabled. There should have been a golf cart or some way for people to get to the rental building besides walking. The signs where to return rental cars at the airport were horrible with the construction.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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They saw how many people we had and upsizwd our car. It was perfect6,8 Okay
Oct 2017
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nice small car, clean and comfortableCons:
Only had the car for 2 hours, and the cost was $114 The car I got from Avis a week later was $6510,0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Low price SUV rental, gas very affordable and easy pick up and return at Austin airport, no buses to this easy convenient rental car terminal.One location in Austin Bergstrom Airport
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3600 Presidential Blvd Ste 107, Austin, Texas
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Please Go To The Advantage Counter 3600 Presidential Blvd Suite 107
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3600 Presidential Blvd Ste 108, Austin, , USA Texas
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