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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Innsbruck Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Up or similar
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • Man.
Megadrive
$35.78 per day
Innsbruck Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Buchbinder
$39.89 per day
Innsbruck Airport
Compact
Kia Ceed or similar
Kia Ceed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$54.36 per day
Innsbruck Airport
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or similar
BMW 1 Series
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$67.84 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Innsbruck Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$82.34 per day
Innsbruck Airport
Standard
Skoda Superb STW or similar
Skoda Superb STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$107.15 per day
Innsbruck Airport
Full-size
Skoda Superb or similar
Skoda Superb
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$110.54 per day
Innsbruck Airport
Premium
BMW 3 Series STW or similar
BMW 3 Series STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$177.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:56 AM on 10/14/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
German, English, Turkish, Serbian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+43
Average car rental price
$84 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.8 / 10
Average gas price
$1.69 per liter or $6.40 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.61 per liter or $6.11 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.85 per liter or $7.02 per gallon

Why rent a car in Innsbruck?

Innsbruck is a great place to visit. Most famous for its Alpine scenery and great winter sports opportunities, it is a historic city with impressive castles, churches, and museums. From here, you can explore the rest of the Alps and Austria as well as drive to nearby Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, and Italy.

Innsbruck

One-Way Car Rentals in Innsbruck

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Innsbruck and drop off in another city include:

  • From Innsbruck to Rotterdam - 23 offers from $167.50 per day
  • From Innsbruck to Salzburg - 143 offers from $46.64 per day
  • From Innsbruck to Karlsruhe - 51 offers from $81.40 per day
  • From Innsbruck to Aarhus - 46 offers from $222.01 per day
  • From Innsbruck to Prague - 22 offers from $136.34 per day

Top ways to enter Innsbruck

  • Innsbruck Airport: Also known as Kranebitten Airport, Innsbruck Airport serves more than 1 million travelers every year. Operating since 1925, it is especially active during the winter season. The city center is 5.6km (3.4 miles) northeast of the airport and is very easy to reach by car.
  • Salzburg Airport: Also called Salzburg W.A. Mozart Airport after the city’s most famous son, the second-busiest airport in Austria serves almost 2 million travelers every year. The airport is about 177km (110 miles) northeast of Innsbruck.
  • Munich Airport: Located in neighboring Germany, Flughafen München is among the 10 busiest airports in Europe and offers countless flights to and from destinations in Europe as well as other parts of the world. Munich Airport is about 200km (125 miles) north of Innsbruck. To travel from Munich to Innsbruck by car, you have to cross an international border, so remember to first ask your rental car provider if they permit it.
  • Zurich Airport: Serving the largest city of Switzerland, Zurich Airport sees more than 30 million travelers every year. The airport is about 290km (180 miles) west of Innsbruck. To come from Switzerland to Austria, you’ll have to cross an international border, so remember to first ask your rental car provider if they permit it.
  • Vienna Airport: Among the 25 busiest airports in Europe, Vienna Airport hosts more international flights than all other Austrian airports combined. You’d have to cross nearly the entire country to go from Vienna to Innsbruck, a trip that takes about 5 hours, but flying to Vienna is often still the best way to reach the city. 

City facts

  • Like many other cities of the Alps, Innsbruck has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm, wet summers. The average temperature is 18.1°C  (64.6°F) in July and -1.7°C  (28.9°F) in January, making Innsbruck one of the coldest cities in Austria. The city is located quite high in the mountains at an average elevation of 575 m (1,885 ft).
  • Innsbruck is divided into nine city boroughs that are further divided into wards. Innsbruck center and the Old Town are part of the Innsbruck Inner City borough. The most-populated borough is Hötting while the least-populated one is Vill. In 2018, Innsbruck had nearly 133,000 inhabitants, making it the fifth-most populous city in Austria and the largest in the state of Tyrol. 

Top sights and activities

  • Ambras Castle. Built in the 16th century as the private residence of Archduke of Tyrol in the nearby mountains, the castle offers amazing views of the city below. The castle is as impressive from inside as it is from outside thanks to the large Spanish Hall as well as the monarch’s art collection that it still houses.
  • Innsbruck Armoury. Known as Zeughaus in German, the armory was built in the early 16th century to strengthen the city’s defenses as the risk of invasion was quite high at the time. The armory continued to house soldiers and store weapons like cannons until 1918. Nowadays it is part of the Tyrolean State Museum, and its spacious courtyard is often used to house different cultural events.
  • Alpinist Association Museum. Tyrol is alpinism heaven and many famous mountain climbers who have conquered peaks like Everest and Kilimanjaro have hailed from the area. This museum, located in the Habsburg Palace of Hofburg, does its best to honor this heritage and was named one of Europe’s best museums in 2010.
  • Hofkirche. Arguably more impressive from inside than outside, this Roman Catholic church is known for its spectacular engravings, nave, and altar. The final resting place of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I also features the large black bronze statues of former kings and lords. Nowadays, Hofkirche also provides a home to the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum.
  • Swarovski Crystal World.  Experience the sparkling shopping experience and the breathtaking crystal art installations in the Swarovski Kristallwelten in Wattens near Innsbruck. 
  • Nordkette. See Innsbruck from high above by taking the Nordkette train, starting in the city center, and then a cable car all the way to 2,256 meters above sea level. From there, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains, as well as the Karwendel range.

Traffic and parking

  • Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limits are 130km/h (80mph) on highways, 100km/h (62mph) on country roads, and 50km/h (31mph) inside populated areas.
  • During winter, some smaller high-altitude roads and passes are blocked by snow. It is a good idea to have snow chains in your car. Ask your car rental car provider about the possibility to get them for your vehicle.
  • During the year’s warmest months, July and August, it is not uncommon to experience traffic jams on national highways, especially during weekends, as this is when most Austrians go on vacation.
  • The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced and 0.01% for novice drivers. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines, an EU-wide license ban, or even imprisonment.
  • Proof of insurance and the car’s documentation need to be in it whenever you’re driving.
  • When driving,  you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
  • The emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112.

Toll roads

To travel on many motorways and other roads in Austria, you need to purchase a special highway vignette or toll sticker. An Austrian Highway Vignette can be purchased for three pre-limited periods of time - 10 days, two months, or one year. As a visitor to the country, you’ll most likely choose the first option.

You can buy the Austrian highway vignette in many of the gas stations and stores that are located along highways in Austria. If you arrive in Austria by car from another country, make sure to purchase the Austrian highway vignette at the border, otherwise, you’ll have to pay a fine. Once purchased, it is important to place the vignette inside your vehicle’s windshield. 

Many rental cars in Austria will already come equipped with a highway vignette. The price of the vignette will be included in the full rental price and an additional service fee may be charged. To find out more, get in touch with your car rental provider in advance.

In addition to the required purchase of a highway vignette, there are specifically designated toll roads in Austria, many of them tunnels and alpine passes. Most of these have toll booths and the payment can usually be made either by cash or a credit card. The exact fee will depend on the specific road. Find out more about the toll roads and the fees of using them in Austria on the European toll road website and on the Austrian toll road website.

Ideas for day trips

  • Eng. Located at an altitude of 1,227m (4,025ft), Eng has the largest highland pastures in Europe. This is where local farmers let their cattle graze in the summer, later making the famous Tyrolean cheese in winter. Part of the Karwendel Nature Park, Eng is just a short ride away from Innsbruck, but its remoteness and the Alpine scenery can make it feel like true wilderness.
  • Schwaz. A small city in the Lower Inn Valley, Schwaz is best known for its silver mine. Now closed for industry and functioning as a museum, it provided the precious metal for 500 years. You’ll have to take a miner’s train to get inside the mountain. After getting back to daylight, don’t miss out on the city’s planetarium, another fascinating place to visit. Just 30km (18.6 miles) east of Innsbruck, Schwaz can be reached by car in about 35 minutes.
  • Karwendel Nature Park. One of Europe’s oldest protected nature areas, Karwendel is characterized by jagged peaks, meadows full of orchids, and even some highland fens. Parts of the park are accessible by car, but it’s also worth going on one of the hikes available — you might even spot a wild ibex. The drive from Innsbruck to Karwendel takes less than 30 minutes.
  • Salzburg. Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria, but in all honesty, that’s the least impressive of its titles. With its impressive fortresses and cathedrals, the mountain scenery of the Salzach River, and nearby alpine lakes, Mozart’s birthplace is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Located about 185km (115 miles) northeast of Innsbruck, Salzburg can be reached by car in a little more than two hours.
  • Stubai Valley. Stubaital is one of the most famous alpine valleys in Austria. Located only a 30-minute drive from Innsbruck, it's a must-visit spot. It is a famous winter and summer ski destination as skiing on the Stubai glacier is possible year-round. A myriad of hiking trails accessible with short gondola rides away offers a great outdoor experience to tourists visiting Stubai valley
  • Seefeld & Leutasch. Located on a high plateau, just 30 minutes away from Innsbruck, Leutasch and Seefeld are a cross-country skiing paradise, with over 200 kilometers of groomed classic and skating trails from beginner to advanced levels. 
  • Sölden and Oetztal. The little town of Sölden, whose population only amounts to 3,500 people, is the third-most-visited destination in Austria, with two million per year. Thanks to its extensive ski network with over 146 kilometers of skiable terrain and countless hiking and biking trails, Soelden is an outdoor paradise. One of the biggest attractions of Sölden is the James Bond Elements high altitude alpine galleries built on the summit of Gaislachkogel, specifically. It was one of the filming locations for the movie Spectre.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car in Innsbruck is the Suzuki Swift, followed by the Fiat Punto and the Ford Focus. The most popular rental car type is a mini, but many travelers also go for economy and compact vehicles.

Further destinations

  • Munich. With the Frauenkirche cathedral, the Neues Rathaus city hall, the Maxvorstadt art district, and, of course, Oktoberfest, Munich certainly doesn’t lack famous landmarks and attractions. However, the biggest quality of the capital of Bavaria is its unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Dive into it by simply walking along its streets, eating in its restaurants, or driving to nearby natural areas. Munich is 163km (101 miles) north of Innsbruck, and you’ll have to cross a national border to travel between the two, so first ask your rental car provider if they permit it.
  • Venice. Full of history, amazing architecture, and world-famous art, the sinking city remains one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Visit its famous landmarks, but also take time to explore the narrow side streets, enjoy gondola rides, and travel to less crowded nearby islands like Burano and Mazzorbo. The Adriatic coast, on which Venice is located, might feel like a world away from the Alps, but it is actually only 390km (242 miles) southeast of Innsbruck and can be reached in about four hours. Ask your rental car provider in advance if they allow the rental car to be taken across the border with Italy.
  • Vienna. Vienna is a former imperial capital with everything that comes with it - impressive boulevards, immense fortresses, and opulent cathedrals. More than just that, it is often labeled one of one of the nicest places to live in the world and is a hotspot for innovation in art, culture, and technology. The capital of Austria is 475km (295 miles) east of Innsbruck, and the long trip is definitely worth it. 
  • Liechtenstein. Squeezed in between Austria and Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Known not only for its extremely high quality of life (when it comes to income per capita, it is about 2.5 times wealthier than Switzerland), it also has some truly spectacular alpine scenery and is an otherwise unique destination that’s worth a visit if you’re in the neighborhood. Although like Austria, Liechtenstein is a member of the Schengen area, you’ll be visiting another country, so ask your rental car supplier in advance if they permit it. The drive from Innsbruck takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • The  Dolomites. Innsbruck airport is a great place to fly into if you would like to visit the Dolomites in Italy. Puster valley — a great starting place for many popular day hikes in the Dolomites, is a mere two-hour drive away. 

Car rental prices in Innsbruck

  • Convertibles - from $932 per day
  • Station wagons - from $59 per day
  • Large cars - from $58 per day
  • Medium cars - from $40 per day
  • Vans - from $89 per day
  • Premium cars - from $102 per day
  • Small cars - from $36 per day
  • SUVs - from $61 per day

Money-saving and other tips

Try these tricks to get a good car rental deal in Innsbruck:

  • Compare the rates of different rental car providers
  • Book your rental car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Innsbruck is the cheapest in November when renting a car is an entire 70% cheaper than the yearly average.
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This article was reviewed and updated by Marta, who spent the last 17 years living as a digital nomad and traveling the World before settling in a small alpine village in Austria. When it comes down to designing road trips for hiking enthusiasts around the Southern Alps of New Zealand, the Canadian Rockies, the Italian Dolomites, or Norway, she considers herself an expert. When she's not sitting at her computer and editing photos from her last trip, you can find her skiing or hiking with her dog in the mountains.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Innsbruck?

Car rental prices in Innsbruck vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Innsbruck
$68.84
January
$61.06
February
$54.79
March
$54.38
April
$65.74
May
$74.93
June
$83.56
July
$76.88
August
$70.59
September
$104.73
October
$73.71
November
$65.06
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Innsbruck is April (when prices average $54.38 per day). This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $104.73).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Innsbruck?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Innsbruck
6
January
5
February
5
March
5
April
6
May
6
June
8
July
6
August
6
September
7
October
5
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Innsbruck?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Innsbruck is March, and the least popular is November.
Monthly searches in Innsbruck by pick-up date relative to the average
110%
January
156%
February
242%
March
43%
April
72%
May
113%
June
86%
July
96%
August
91%
September
55%
October
22%
November
113%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Megadrive, Buchbinder, Alamo, Budget, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, Station wagons, Large cars
Lowest price $36 per day
Cheapest supplier Megadrive

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Megadrive Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Buchbinder Hyundai i20 4 2 Small cars
Alamo Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Megadrive Volkswagen Golf 4 2 Medium cars
Megadrive Volkswagen Golf 4 2 Medium cars
Buchbinder Opel Mokka X 4 2 Medium cars
Megadrive Volkswagen Golf STW 5 3 Station wagons
Megadrive Volkswagen Up 2 1 Small cars
Megadrive Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Kia XCeed 5 2 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
VW Polo
10/27/18
Innsbruck itself can mostly be done on foot or Transit, but the surrounding area is definitely worth checking out by car as there's some amazing and beautiful scenery
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
9/12/18
We stayed in Alpbach which is absolutely beautiful, definitely recommend it. Innsbruck is ok, but nothing special, been to many more interesting Cities..

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Megadrive
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$84.46
Lowest daily price
$35.78
Total cars available
334

Top 15 suppliers in Innsbruck in 2024

Megadrive
Megadrive
Very good 8.7 / 58 reviews
2 locations
$36 - $99
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 23 reviews
1 location
$47 - $96
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 18 reviews
1 location
$80 - $186
Buchbinder
Buchbinder
Very good 8.3 / 18 reviews
2 locations
$39 - $141
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 10 reviews
1 location
$103 - $111
AddCar
AddCar
Very good 8.1
1 location
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.9 / 5 reviews
1 location
$51 - $129
Flizzr
Flizzr
Good 7.8 / 1 review
1 location
$98 - $103
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.7 / 4 reviews
1 location
$53 - $112
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
2 locations
$61 - $250
DRIVUS
DRIVUS
Good 7.7
2 locations
$462 - $581
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.6 / 8 reviews
1 location
$56 - $166
National
National
Good 7.6
1 location
U-Save
U-Save
Good 7.6
1 location
$932 - $949
Budget
Budget
Good 7.3 / 4 reviews
2 locations
$58 - $248
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