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Car rental Round Rock
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Locations: Find all Hertz car rental pick-up locations in Round Rock, including at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Fleet: Browse the full range of Round Rock car rentals and find the right one for your trip.
Things to do: Discover the best things to do in Round Rock and how a rental car gets you there.
FAQs: Everything you need to know about car rental in Round Rock, Texas, from one-way options to long-term rental and popular road trips.
Renting a car at Round Rock
Make your way around Round Rock, Texas with a Hertz car rental, with the freedom to explore your own way. Forget crowded public transport and waiting on external schedules, you’re in charge and you decide when and where you want to go.
The closest airport to Round Rock is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, where you can pick up a Hertz rental car as soon as you land. Downtown Round Rock also has car rental spots such as Old Settlers Boulevard. Our Round Rock car rental includes pickup trucks and convertibles so you can travel in comfort whether you’re staying local or driving to neighboring states such as Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Whatever your plans, booking ahead of arrival makes things easier when picking up your vehicle.
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Things to do in Round Rock
Old Settlers Park
3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78665
Head over to Old Settlers Park just off the U.S 79/Palm Valley Boulevard, east of Round Rock central downtown for 670 acres of natural scenery. There’s parking for your rental car, so you’re free to explore the park after you park up.
It’s a great space for leisure activities like picnics and walks, but there’s also space for a wide range of sports. So, if you fancy a spot of disc golf, fishing, soccer, and more, this is the spot. A great place for leisure when you're in Round Rock.
Jack Allen's Kitchen
2500 Hoppe Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681
Indulge in southern comfort food at this American diner a little north of central downtown along the I-35/Purple Heart Trail, where you’ll find parking available for your rental car. At Jack Allen’s Kitchen there’s an emphasis on taking care of customers and the wider community, as well as the staff, and it shows in the food.
The menu includes starters such as house-made pimiento cheese and crackers, grilled shrimp tostada bites, and fried green tomatoes. Some of Jack's originals include pesto-marinated crab stuffed chicken, 5-cheese macaroni, and chicken and crispy salmon.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665
Just off North I-35 next to Teravista Parkway is Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock, a comfortable hotel where you can stay and rest up. You can park your Hertz car rental on-site, and enjoy a complimentary made-to-order breakfast in the morning. Room options include King, Queen and Studio with mobility access available for all room sizes. There’s a business center ideal for organizing corporate events, especially useful if you’re thinking about booking for work travel. You can also enjoy swimming in the indoor pool, or a spot of exercise in the fitness center.
Long term car rental
If you’re in Round Rock for seasonal work, or you’re in between vehicles, a long-term car rental could provide you transport while you’re here. With simple one-time booking and flexible end dates, a Hertz long-term car rental might be the difference between driving around on your own terms and relying on public transport or taxis.
One-way car rental
Pick up a one-way car rental in Round Rock and end your trip at another location without coming all the way back. This is ideal for linear road trips, or perhaps situations where you’re flying into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport but need to catch the return redeye from elsewhere. It gives you full flexibility on start and end locations without having a fixed place to return.
Business rental
Reserve a business car rental if you’re visiting Round Rock on a work trip. Transport colleagues, items and clients around with ease. Also, you’re freer to roam further out, without the limitations of rigid public transport schedules and routes.
Popular road trips from Round Rock
Round Rock to Austin
18.5 miles & 25 minutes
Pass through suburban Central Texas along I-35, crossing the Colorado River into Austin. Expect the Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, South Congress Avenue, live music venues such as The Continental Club and ACL Live at the Moody Theater, and the University of Texas campus.
Round Rock to San Antonio
97.2 miles & one hour and 38 minutes
Travel south on I-35 through Austin, San Marcos, and New Braunfels. In San Antonio, you’ll find the Alamo, the River Walk, Spanish colonial missions, historic Market Square, and SeaWorld San Antonio.
FAQs when renting a car in Round Rock
Is it worth renting a car in Round Rock?
If you don’t like waiting around for public transport, ride-shares or taxis, and want to open up your options – and your itinerary – a Hertz car rental is the way to go. Pick a vehicle that you like and explore all that Round Rock has to offer with Hertz.
Is Round Rock, TX a good area?
While quieter than Austin, Round Rock is still a bustling city filled with friendly faces. There’s lots to do and see, with great links to other cities nearby. It’s not as frenetic as some of the other Texas locations, which can make for a more relaxing stay. It might be one for people who like to travel and see new areas while avoiding the hustle and bustle of larger cities.
Do you need a car as a tourist in Austin?
Getting around Round Rock’s 38 square miles might be tricky as a car-free tourist. Having a rental car would allow you to get from downtown to nearby tourist hot-spot Georgetown in just 15 minutes. While there is public transport across Round Rock, it could take over an hour, depending on your route.
What is Round Rock, TX famous for?
Round Rock, Texas is famous as the "Sports Capital of Texas". It’s also known as the corporate headquarters of Dell Technologies and is home to the massive Kalahari Resorts indoor waterpark, and its legendary giant Texas-sized donuts.
Is driving in Round Rock difficult?
Driving in Round Rock during the rush hour on midweek mornings and evenings can be busy, so look to drive your car rental outside of peak hours if you want to avoid the rush. However, Round Rock isn’t as busy as Dallas or Houston as it’s a much smaller city.
Is Round Rock, TX hilly?
Yes, Round Rock, TX can be hilly in parts as it’s located on the Balcones Escarpment – a fault line that breaks the land in the city into two different types of terrain. While the majority of the city is on the flat, you’ll notice more hills if you head west. If you plan any off-road trails, a rental car such as a Jeep can be particularly good to drive here.
