If your trip to Austin is all organized but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a helping hand.You’ll need to rise early if you want to check out all the interesting attractions that this place has to offer. Governor’s Mansion and Texas State Capitol are non-negotiable. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Blanton Museum of Art shouldn’t be forgotten either.Stop by Sixth Street. It’s one sight you’ll find on travelers’ must-do lists. Lady Bird Lake and South Congress Avenue are also a stone’s throw away and worth checking out.

See what’s going on in nearby Dripping Springs. What’s 25 miles when you have a set of wheels? The road trip there is half the fun! Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery, Bell Springs Winery and Bannockburn Baptist Church alone make the drive out here worthwhile. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Spicewood, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Hamilton Pool Preserve. (But we’d also highly recommend Pace Bend Park and Krause Springs.)

After a long day of mixing with like-minded individuals, it’s always good to know you can kick back and relax someplace nearby. If you’re visiting Austin for business, here are some of the top convention centers that are close to hotels and cafés:

• Austin Convention Center (0.4 miles away).
• Palmer Events Center (1 mile away).
• Palmer Auditorium (1 mile away).

Some people find weaving through traffic in big cities a little daunting. But in a small car like a mini or compact, those bustling Austin streets will be a snap. Rather spend your days discovering the surrounding sandy shores? Look up our fantastic range of SUVs. With room to move and oomph under the hood, these larger rides will make those long, leisurely drives even more memorable. Ticking off all the experiences and attractions that Austin is famous for has never been easier with your own wheels.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Austin. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match depends on your budget and where you plan to go. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need more than enough space for your luggage and buddies. The choice is yours.

Turn the stereo up and hit the highway in Austin. But before revving your engine, you’ll want to know a couple of things about driving through these parts. Here’s how to tour around this state capital easily and safely:

You’ll be cruising along the right-hand side of the road in Austin. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, it’s wise to drive a little more carefully in new and unfamiliar destinations.

If you’re going to leave your car in the heart of town and explore the area on foot, we don’t expect you’ll have too many problems securing a spot. Just ensure you read the nearby parking signs and abide by the rules. You don’t want to ruin a fun day of adventuring with a fine.

Since the population of Austin is about 931,800, you probably won’t have much trouble with traffic. That said, major roads generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Most of the time, your chosen rental car company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Or they may share your information with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.