Car Rental at Salzburg Airport

Airport travel guide

Located in the central part of the country, near the border with Germany, Salzburg is, for many, one of the most picturesque attractions in all of Europe. Every year, thousands of visitors are equally charmed by its well-preserved architecture and stunning Alpine scenery. Salzburg is also the capital of the state of the same name where plenty more tourism treasures can be found. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around it:

• Getreidegasse. Located in Salzburg’s Altstadt or Old Town, itself a UNESCO World Heritage area, the Grain Lane is as much an attraction in its own right as a street can possibly be. Narrow, but very flat and therefore walkable (it is a pedestrianized street), it is instantly recognizable for the presence of the many locally characteristic high townhouses. Many of Salzburg’s cultural landmarks and best cafeterias and restaurants can also be found here.
• Hohensalzburg Fortress. Of all the wonderful palaces to be found in the area, Hohensalzburg is arguably the one that’s hardest to miss – and not just because it is towering over the rest of the city from its majestic location on top of the Festungsberg mountain. The mighty fortification, first built in the 11th century, is a full quarter of a kilometer long and as recognizable for its interior as for its exterior, the Golden Hall embodying the Gothic glamour and wealth of its former rulers.
• Hohe Tauern National Park. One of the biggest national parks in this part of Europe – it is shared by the states of Salzburg, Carinthia, and Tirol – the High Tauern is as impressive as they come, being home to winding trails, mighty waterfalls, and Grossglockner, the almost 3,800 meter (12,460 feet) tall highest point in Austria. Home to several glaciers and ski resorts, the park turns into a hiking mecca every summer. Coming from Salzburg, the park’s closest entry is Mittersil, one of the park’s information centers, that is about a two hour drive southwest of the city.

Top international routes

• Frankfurt
• Dusseldorf
• Palma de Mallorca
• Hamburg
• London
• Istanbul
• Berlin
• Heraklion
   

Main airlines

Eurowings, Transavia, Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2.com, and Norwegian Air Shuttle

Terminals

Salzburg Airport has two terminals, T1 and T2. The much smaller T2 is mainly used for seasonal winter flights and has a special area for checking in ski equipment. Walking between the two terminals is easy.

Location

Salzburg Airport is just 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Salzburg. Innsbrucker Bundesstraße/B1 is the main road connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $12 per day
• Medium cars - from $33 per day
• Station wagons - from $34 per day
• SUVs - from $28 per day
• Large cars - from $30 per day
• Vans - from $61 per day

Car rental desks

Most are on the ground floor of the car park, which is right next to the airport and easily reachable on foot. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find plenty of bars and coffee shops, and Hangar-7 in T2 has a variety of full service restaurants. There are many shops, including duty-free outlets, in both terminals. You’ll also find ATMs, a currency exchange, two nearby hotels, baby changing rooms, a children’s play area, a first aid station, and an observation terrace. Salzburg Airport also offers airport tours. There are luggage storage services in both terminals. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

A Turmöl station, located at Innsbrucker Bundesstraße 97, can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and on the way to the city.

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