Austria Car Hire :: Country Guide Austria

Book your cheap car hire online for all car rental in Austria. We have cars available at all the major locations in Austria including Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna.

Austria is located in the heart of Europe and is renowned for its ski resorts most of which are set on spectacular mountains, overlooking crystal-clear lakes with fantastic green valleys. Throughout the country are glorious architectural reminders of the once-powerful Hapsburgs, who dominated central Europe for seven centuries. Vienna is the capital with its famous Opera House and the former imperial residence of the Hofburg.

Driving in Austria

The use of seat belts is compulsory as in all Europe and children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the front seats. The speed limits for driving in Austria are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on the open road, and 130 km/h on motorways. Third-party insurance is compulsory. A green card is not required although you should advise your insurer of your trip.

Must See in Austria

• St. Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna - This is one of the oldest buildings in Vienna and combines due to its long construction time, a variety of different architectural styles.
• Innsbruck - Because of its favourable position in the Alps it is an international centre for winter sports and was the host of the Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and 1976. It is also the unofficial capital for snowboarding in Europe.
• Salzburg - This city is located between the two mountains of Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg and the River Salzach. It is a picturesque city with small alleys, quaint colourful town houses, a selection of rich castles and palaces, and a large number of churches and monasteries to visit and explore.

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Dates for Your Diary

• Vienna Film Festival - This is one of the summer highlights and a must for fans of operas and films. The Film Festival is based in front of the Vienna City Hall. Each night a different film connected to operas is presented on the collosal screen. There is no entrance fee and a collection of different international cuisines is available nightly to quash any hunger pains.
• Christmas Markets - Starting at the end of November lasting till Christmas Day you can find "Christkindlmärkte" on nearly every corner of the city. These are Christmas markets and are found in all major towns and cities throughout Austria.