Texas is the ultimate destination for a road trip. Austin, Texas, is the perfect place to rent a car and explore the dusty haven that is the Lone Star State. Rent a car from Hertz, and drive off to enjoy what Austin, TX has to offer.
Take the I-35 from Austin, TX in your rental car down to Hillsboro. This quaint little town’s claim to fame is the Hill County Cell Block Museum, which famously housed Elvis Presley for the night. This county jail-turned-museum attraction is definitely a hot spot for sightseers. 35 minutes down the I-35 will land you in the city of Waco, where you can pull over and enjoy the Waco Mammoth National Monument. Explore this part of Austin, TX in your rental car thoroughly to get the most sights and sounds in.
Continue down the I-35 in your rental car in Austin, TX, and you will stumble upon tiny Jarrell. A perfect pit stop for a road trip, this town’s crown jewel is a 1940s gas station, immaculately restored but not in business. A perfect photo spot for the adventurous traveller.
There are so many adventures waiting for you and your rental car in Austin, TX. For those flying into Austin, we recommend that you pick up your rental car at Austin Airport and then head over to the legendary Franklin Barbecue. Your stomach may rumble unforgivingly at the meandering queues, but the brisket, pulled pork and sausage links are most definitely worth the wait.
Travel in your rental car around Austin, Texas, and visit picturesque spots like Ai Weiwei’s beguiling ‘Forever Bicycles’ sculpture, a creation made out of 1200 bikes. While you’re there, pull over for a stroll in Town Lake Metropolitan Park, a stone’s throw away from the Four Seasons Hotel Austin.
At dusk, head over to the Congress Bridge, a short distance away from Austin Airport in your rental car. World famous for its colony of bats, marvel as 1.5 million bats pepper the sky at sunset during their daily departure from beneath the bridge. Truly a wonder of Mother Nature.
Austin, TX, also provides a host of outdoor activities and water sports with its rivers Guadalupe and San Marcos. Both locals and tourists enjoy taking tube rides through the peaceful waters as they bask in the balmy sunshine. Take your rental car to either one of Austin’s rivers and head into the water for a splashing good time.
Austin also marks the beginning of the Texas Hill Country, a perfect place to traverse in your rental car. The local arid weather, small valleys and microclimates make it home to a handful of excellent vineyards. Drive out to Austin, TX’s vineyards in your rental car and sample various local wines and tour the area.
Austin, TX, is a beautiful city with amazing food, drinks and fun, perfect for anyone looking for a breather and a change of pace. Start on your holiday planning, book a car early and head into this wonderful city for a merry time.
