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Arriving in Vienna by car is possible from many European destinations, but for many travellers the most practical solution is to rent a car in Vienna once they arrive on a quick direct flight.
Having a rental car during your holiday in Vienna also allows you to explore the surroundings of the capital, drive to other beautiful Austrian cities such as Salzburg or Innsbruck, or treat yourself to a day at the spa in the mountains. Only by hiring a car can you experience the thrill of driving along the Grossglockner Panorama Road, surrounded by the extraordinary landscape of the Austrian Alps.
You can experience unforgettable adventures in and around Vienna, but in order not to risk missing out on the right offers and no longer fit into your holiday budget, it is best to book your car in advance!
Car hire in Vienna is priced in line with the major European capitals, but it is always a good idea to book in advance, preferably well in advance. This gives you more choice of available cars and it is therefore easier to find good deals.
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The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Vienna varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
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There are numerous car rental offices in the city of Vienna but almost always the most convenient solution is to rent a car at Vienna-Schwechat Airport.
When you pick up your car at the airport, you won’t have to waste time looking for a car rental office in the city and you will find multilingual staff who will certainly be able to answer your questions in English; in addition, airport offices often have longer opening hours than city offices.
You can find all car rental companies at Vienna Airport at the ‘car rental centre’ located on level zero of the P4 car park, which can be reached from the arrivals terminal via a short underground passage. There are more than ten national and international companies, including Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Avis and Sixt.
Austrian traffic regulations are similar to those in most European countries, so you should have no particular difficulty driving in Vienna. Austrian drivers are generally very respectful of the rules of the road, which makes driving in the country quite smooth and safe.
We advise you to be careful when driving in the city centre as one-way streets and narrow streets can be a bit tricky for those who are not familiar with the city.
For those travelling from November to March, it is a legal obligation, as well as common sense, to have winter tyres fitted on all four wheels or to have snow chains on board to fit if necessary.
If the idea of driving into the city centre frightens you, or if you prefer not to search for parking space but still want to have a car available for day trips and to conveniently reach the airport, you can opt for an intermediate solution: rent a car and leave it in the car park of your hotel while you visit the city centre.
In this case, we recommend that you stay in a peripheral area, such as Donaustadt, from where it is easy to leave the city; in addition, many hotels in the area have free parking facilities. Alternatively, you can make use of the park-and-ride car parks at some underground stations outside the centre.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Vienna.
To reserve a car in Vienna a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Vienna allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Vienna always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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