Is it easy to get around Austin without a car?

You shouldn't have trouble hailing a cab in the downtown area. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, as well as Ride Austin – a local ride-hailing option – also operate in the Austin area. Known as a pedestrian-friendly city, Austin's streets are accompanied by sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks.



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The city is large and widespread, and in the summer when the temperature is hot and muggy, it can be difficult to walk from place to place. A car can make things easier, but not all visitors to Austin arrive in their own vehicle – and even if they did, it's not the most sustainable or eco-friendly method of travel.

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Downtown Austin, Texas is an extremely walkable city. The streets are well-maintained and lined with trees, while many sidewalks and bike lanes have been added in recent years to make getting around even easier.

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Rental cars can be convenient if you plan to travel outside the downtown area, but traffic congestion will be significant and parking can be difficult to find. Visit the Getting Around page for alternatives.

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Austin's downtown, especially the tourist areas on 6th Street are safe as far as cities go. The west side is safer than the east, with Old Enfield, Rollingwood, and Hyde Park being Austin's safest neighborhoods. Standard precautions apply at night, as they do in any city.

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With our High-Frequency Network, buying a Day Pass is your best bet. A Single Ride Local Pass costs $1.25 and will take you where you want to go. But if you want to get back, it'll cost another $1.25 for the Single Ride Pass.

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While you of course can't see and do it all with only a long weekend in Austin, you'll still be able to go shopping and have a bite to eat on trendy South Congress Ave, watch the fuzzy little bats fly out at dusk, and visit a museum or two!

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The best times to visit Austin are September to November or March to May, when 70s and 80s are the anticipated daytime temperatures. As temperatures climb into the mid- to high 90s with high humidity, the Texan summer (June through August) is barely tolerable for unaccustomed visitors.

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Austin, TX is an ideal location for commuters as it experiences minimal traffic congestion and has reasonable driving times. Most trips within the city limits take little more than 20 minutes to complete with rush hour being the only time of significant delay.

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Renting a car can be expensive, but there are various ways to save money on your next rental. You can significantly reduce your expenses by using corporate, AAA, or university codes, renting during off-peak times and avoiding additional fees for gas and tolls.

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