Discount Car Hire in Austin

A city which has evolved to have a character and atmosphere all of its own, Austin is a very different place to the land of cowboys and desert life it was once famous for being. With a young vibrant population, lots of well designed spaces set aside for recreation, and plenty of natural beauty in the surrounding area, Austin is a great city to visit and explore by rental car, and a perfect way to get a feel for the modern day southern USA. Auto Europe offers several car hire pick up locations in Austin, Florida, and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Austin is both easy and economical.

Touring Austin with a Rental Car

An unofficial motto used by locals here is "Keep Austin Weird", a funny and appropriate slogan given the vibrant mix of people and places that make up the city. Austin is filled with artists, musicians, uni students and innovative technology workers. A city designed to be enjoyed, Austin offers plenty for visitors and locals alike to see and do, with attractions to suit every taste.

A great place to start exploring Austin is near the centre of the city, where several local icons are found. The Texas State Capitol is here, a building locals are very proud of, and is actually taller than the capitol in Washington. Unlike many similar buildings in the USA, this one is open for visitors to explore.

To learn a little about the area's past, drive your rental car a short distance north of here, where you can visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Just a few blocks north again and you'll find the University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the USA, something locals are also very proud of. For a great view of the city, head to the university's tower, from where you'll get to look down on the area below from a height of almost 100m.

The city of Austin has put a lot of effort into creating great outdoor spaces, and it certainly shows. Jump in your hire car and head east of the centre and cross the Colorado River, to where you will find Zilker Park, an enormous recreation area complete with botanical gardens, sculpture gardens and a spring fed swimming pool. After a day of seeing sights and fun in the park, pay a visit to 6th Street, which is the entertainment centre for Austin. Featuring historical buildings, clubs, bars and restaurants, this is the ideal spot for a meal, drink, dance or even just a scenic stroll.

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Car Hire in Austin, USA with Auto Europe

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