Car Rental in Austria
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Vienna Airport Car Rental
Mini
Hyundai i10
or similar
$21.13
per day
Vienna Airport Car Rental
Mini
VW Up
or similar
$27.19
per day
Salzburg Airport Car Rental
Economy
Fiat Punto
or similar
$37.87
per day
Salzburg Airport Car Rental
Economy
Fiat Punto
or similar
$42.06
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Innsbruck Airport Car Rental
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$49.05
/ per day
Innsbruck Airport Car Rental
Compact
Kia Ceed STW
or similar
$53.35
/ per day
Innsbruck Airport Car Rental
Mini
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$54.48
/ per day
Salzburg Airport Car Rental
Compact
Kia Ceed
or similar
$61.36
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:01 on 2022-08-10. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
German
Currency
EUR
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Country code
43
Economy car rental price
$99.14 / per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.85 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.07 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.44 / 1 liter
Why rent a car in Austria?
Austria is a great country to explore by car. With your own ride, you’ll have the freedom to travel to its various regions, see historical cities and villages, visit nature areas and winter sports centers, and drive some of the highest and most scenic alpine roads in Europe.
If you want to know more about renting a car in Austria, don't miss our complete guide.
One-way Car Rentals in Austria
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Austria and drop off in another country:
- From Austria to Slovakia - 254 offers from US$ 51.66 per day
- From Austria to Germany - 554 offers from US$ 57.07 per day
- From Austria to Hungary - 410 offers from US$ 59.83 per day
- From Austria to Czech Republic - 138 offers from US$ 65.55 per day
- From Austria to Italy - 72 offers from US$ 128.78 per day
Top ways to enter Austria
- Vienna Airport: Austria’s largest international airport and one of the 25 busiest airports in Europe, it hosts flights to and from four continents.
- Salzburg Airport: Located in the west of the country, Salzburg Airport is the main entry point to the Austrian Alps.
- Graz Airport: This international airport, located in Graz, capital of the Styria region, is the primary airport in southeast Austria.
- By land: If your rental car provider permits it, it’s possible to rent a car in a neighboring country and then drive to Austria. Some large international airports near Austria are Zurich Airport in Switzerland, Budapest Airport in Hungary, and Munich Airport in Germany.
Top cities and places to visit
- Vienna. The former imperial capital and home of countless world-famous artists and composers, Vienna is one of the most impressive cities in Europe. There’s plenty of architecture to enjoy, and not just in the city’s Innere Stadt or Old Town, as well as fun neighborhoods like Neubau which is home to the Museum Quarter and some of the city’s most creative spots.
- Salzburg. Befitting the birthplace of Mozart and the setting of the Sound of Music, Salzburg is a supremely quaint destination. The cultural heritage of the city greatly exceeds just these two cultural references, however, as exemplified by the mountaintop Hohensalzburg Palace, Salzburg Cathedral (and the accompanying Excavations Museum), and the Museum of Modern Art. Salzburg borders the German state of Bavaria, with which it shares a lot of cultural affinities, and can be easily visited on a day trip (though ask your rental car provider about this in advance).
- Innsbruck. Located in the western part of the country, Innsbruck is another scenic and relaxed destination known for architectural landmarks like the St. Jacob Cathedral and all of the historic Mariahilf-St. Nicolaus neighborhood. An Olympic host city (and not just once, but twice), Innsbruck is also a supreme winter sports hub, as well as the home of the very interesting Alpinist Association Museum.
Most popular rental car
The most popular rental car in Austria is the Skoda Fabia, closely followed by the Opel Astra and the Dacia Sandero.
Driver license requirements
- Austria accepts all driver licenses issued in the European Union (EU).
- If your driver license is issued by a non-EU country, for it to be considered valid you’ll need an Austrian visa. Another requirement is to have been in the EU for no more than six months at the time of the rental. If you’ve been in the EU longer, you’ll need a driver license issued by an EU country.
- If your driver license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation of your license into English or German.
- You must carry your driver license, not its copy, with you at all times. You need to have had your driver license for at least one or two years, depending on the car provider’s requirements.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car provider and car category, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
Crossing Borders
Austria is bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Austria is a member of the European Union (EU). It’s also a member of the Schengen Area, as are all the neighboring countries. If you’re not an EU citizen, you’ll need a Schengen visa to visit Austria. With a Schengen visa you can also cross the border to any of Austria’s neighbors. Some car rental providers allow you to cross national borders and even drop off your car in a different country, while others don’t. If you’d like to cross a national border during your rental period, make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a car. Learn more about cross-border rentals in our FAQ section.
Most popular types of rental car
The type of car rented most often in Austria is an economy, but intermediate and mini are also very popular.
Top driving routes
- Vorarlberg. Located in the far west of the country and closely related to its neighbor, Switzerland (with which it even shares a dialect of German that is uncharacteristic to the rest of Austria), Vorarlberg is a unique destination in more ways than one. The main tourist draw of this small region is naturally its Alpine scenery which is characterized not just by high-quality winter sports resorts, but also natural attractions like Spullersee Lake.
- Carinthia. Located in the south of the country, Carinthia is another distinct, proud, and scenic region that’s sometimes unfairly overlooked in favor of its better-known western neighbors. The main tourist draws of Carinthia are its cozy and scenic capital, Klagenfurt, impressive mountain vistas, and many highland lakes.
- Upper Austria. Another off-the-beaten-path destination, at least when it comes to attention from foreign visitors, Upper Austria can be a fascinating place to explore with a rental car. The region is known for its bucolic countryside, but also Medieval and Renaissance-era towns characterized by well-preserved Baroque architecture. Linz, the capital of the region and the third-largest city in the country, is just a two-hour drive from Vienna and 80 minutes from Salzburg.
Car Rental Prices
- Convertibles - from $58 per day
- Station wagons - from $147 per day
- Large cars - from $151 per day
- Medium cars - from $111 per day
- Vans - from $227 per day
- Premium cars - from $246 per day
- Small cars - from $90 per day
- SUVs - from $174 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Austria:
- Compare rates
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
Top 7 Most Popular Cities in Austria
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Car Rental in Vienna from $106.84 per day
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Car Rental in Salzburg from $37.74 per day
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Car Rental in Innsbruck from $49.05 per day
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Car Rental in Graz from $56.09 per day
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Car Rental in Linz from $123.59 per day
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Car Rental in Klagenfurt from $89.16 per day
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Car Rental in Bregenz from $106.84 per day
Top 11 Most Popular Locations in Austria
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Car Rental at Vienna Airport from $21.13 per day
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Car Rental at Vienna Hauptbahnhof Train Station from $91.97 per day
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Car Rental at Wien Kagran from $119.67 per day
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Car Rental at Salzburg Airport from $37.74 per day
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Car Rental at Innsbruck Airport from $49.05 per day
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Car Rental at Graz Airport from $56.09 per day
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Car Rental at Linz Airport from $129.54 per day
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Car Rental in Vienna Simmering from $106.84 per day
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Car Rental at Klagenfurt Airport from $89.16 per day
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Car Rental in Linz Neue Heimat from $123.59 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Austria?
The cost of renting a car in Austria depends on the time of year. This graph compares price changes from month to month in order to find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Austria
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Austria is May — prices start from $52.34 for an Economy class vehicle. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in the month of July (when prices start at $106.66 for a Compact class). This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. The exact price for your trip will depend on the length of your rental and the number of days until your rental period begins. Just enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers.
What’s the average rental length in Austria?
The average length differs from month to month. The longest rental periods are in February — an average of 8 days. The shortest are in April — an average of 4 days.
Average Rental Length in Austria
What’s the most popular time for renting a car in Austria?
Discover Cars users search for cars in a lot of locations daily. We gathered this information in order to analyze car rental popularity in Austria. The most popular month is January, while the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Rental in Austria by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprice | Hyundai i10 | 5 | Small cars | |
| AddCar | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Skoda Fabia | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Global Rent a Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Renault Clio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Global Rent a Car | Ford Focus 5d | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| AddCar | Citroen C4 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Zippy7 | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
RE
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i20
June 14, 2022
Recommend something a little larger and heavier than a small economy car. It didn’t feel very safe on the roads, and driving also fast.
Also, the car had very little power, so for hills or for passing, it was gutless.
NH
Israel
Ford Focus
October 10, 2021
karenthia is wonderful
JM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
August 10, 2020
Drove to upper Austria on business (near Linz). Usually go Linz, Salzburg or Munich but this was by far the most economical and quickest option despite 2 1/2 hour drive from Vienna (on excellent toll free roads)
VM
Russian Federation
Ford Mondeo
January 23, 2020
good car, quick service, ability to travel internationally
JB
India
Opel Astra
October 29, 2019
Lovely place, adequately covered by public transport and walking.
Car not recommended if only staying in Vienna or nearabouts.
MV
South Africa
Ford Focus 5d
June 8, 2019
Make sure the GPS is at the correct language for your self.
CH
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
April 2, 2019
Used for ski holiday, did not travel into Salzburg, but great for getting to/from the ski areas and around Austria
AT
Israel
Peugeot 3008
November 2, 2018
Totally. We drove to
ES
Israel
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Aut.
July 29, 2018
For those who travel only in Vienna, there is no need to rent a car,Car rental is only recommended for those traveling in Austria
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Zippy7
9.42 / 10
Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
7.65 / 10
Total number of reviews
21
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$99.14
Lowest daily price
$9.03
Total cars available
862
Top 16 Suppliers in Austria in 2022
Zippy7
+436641531883
Reichsstraße 4., 2401, Fischamend
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
SIXT
+431505264004
Innsbrucker Bundesstraße 95, 5020 Salzburg
AddCar
+421948993999
Wien-Flughafen, 1300 Schwechat, Austria
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Alamo
+437203712501300
8073 Feldkirchen bei Graz
Megadrive
+4350701046000
Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 95, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
Hertz
+43662852086
Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 95, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-19:00
Sun:09:00-19:00
Enterprise
+431700733432
Vienna Airport, Parking Garage 4, Vienna 1300
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
Wed:09:00-20:00
Thu:09:00-20:00
Fri:09:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Europcar
+43018661610
Car Rental Center, P4
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Global Rent a Car
+430507010 / 45000
Innsbruck Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:30
Tue:07:30-18:30
Wed:07:30-18:30
Thu:07:30-18:30
Fri:07:30-18:30
Sat:07:30-18:30
Sun:09:00-18:30
National
7203712501300
FLUGHAFENSTRAssE 51
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30
Fri:08:00-18:30
Interrent
+4350701046656
Furstenweg 180
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:30
Tue:07:30-18:30
Wed:07:30-18:30
Thu:07:30-18:30
Fri:07:30-18:30
Sat:07:30-18:30
Sun:09:00-18:30
Buchbinder
+4350701046000
Innsbrucker Bundesstr. 95 Car Rental Pavillon, 5020 Salzburg
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-20:30
Sun:10:00-18:00
Thrifty
+430179542661
Vienna - Simmeringer Hauptstrasse 2, Vienna
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-18:00
Sat:09:00-15:00
Sun:09:00-15:00
NUCarrentals
Surprice
+436649159040
Zeppelinstrasse 4/Buro EG, 2401 Fischamend-Dorf.
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
GreenMotion
+436677854663
Am Hauptbahnhof 1 1100 Wien
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00