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4.6
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4.6 stars from 21,389 reviews in Austria.
Easy pickup and returns
Our 7 SIXT Austria airport locations make renting a car hassle-free.
Drive across borders
Unleash your wanderlust with our Austria rentals.

Places to start your journey in Austria

Our top branches in Austria

4.7
St.Gallen/Altenrhein Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstrasse 11
Altenrhein
9423
Switzerland
4.5
Innsbruck Airport
24h Return
Fürstenweg 180
Innsbruck
6026
Austria
4.6
Klagenfurt Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr. 60-64
Klagenfurt
9020
Austria
4.6
Vienna-Schwechat Airport
24h Return
Mietwagenzentrum,Objekt 134,P4
Wien-Schwechat
1300
Austria
4.6
Salzburg Airport
24h Return
Christian-Doppler-Platz
Salzburg
5020
Austria
4.5
Graz Airport
24h Pick Up24h Return
Flughafenstrasse 51
Feldkirchen/Graz
8073
Austria

Discover Austria

SIXT Car Hire in Austria

Explore Austria at your own pace with a car hire. Choose from a wide selection of premium vehicles, like a minibus, people carrier or 4x4. Collect your car from an array of SIXT branches throughout the country, such as Vienna Central Railway Station, for ultimate convenience. Benefit from extras and add-ons, English-speaking customer support, flexible booking options and a hassle-free hiring experience, so you can set off in confidence.

Driving Tips for Austria

To fully enjoy your car rental in Austria, keep the following driving tips in mind:

  • Use the left lane: When you want to pass a vehicle on a highway, use the left lane and not the right. You can return to the right one when you have passed.
  • Road signs: There are some road signs in Austria, especially in the mountains, which UK drivers might be unfamiliar with. For instance, signs can warn of a steep descent ahead or falling rocks. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the signage, with red and yellow signs warning of potential danger.
  • Crossing borders: You can take your SIXT Austria car hire across the border to countries such as Czechia. To do so, request permission from your branch; there is an extra cost for this.
  • Speed limits: Make sure you stick to the speed limits at all times for the safety of yourself and others on the road. Typically, you can drive 50 km/h (31 mph) in towns, 100 km/h (62 mph) in the countryside, and 130 km/h (81 mph) on motorways.

Best places to visit in Austria

If you rent a car in Austria, you will be able to enjoy ultimate flexibility when driving to the main attractions:

  • Visit a waterfall: Head to Krimml Waterfalls, the tallest waterfall in the country, and enjoy superb views across the mountains. Parking at the bottom of the waterfall makes it easy to reach the attraction using your hire car.
  • Go skiing: Make the most of snow chains with your hire car and head into the mountains to ski some of the most famous peaks, such as Kitzsteinhorn.
  • Check out Vienna: The SIXT Vienna Travel Guide helps you make the most of your time in the capital city. You can park in the city centre or head to one of the park-and-ride car parks, where your hire car will be secure whilst you explore the top attractions, like St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.6
4.5657425
Based on 21389 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.8
Vehicle handover
4.7
The way to SIXT
4.7
At the SIXT branch

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Austria. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Austria

Affordable Extras

Check out all the useful add-ons available for your booking. We carry sat nav, child seats while offering extensive protection packages at affordable rates.

One-Way Car Hire

If you wish to have separate (domestic) pick-up and drop-off locations simply put the branches in the online booking tool to check availability.

Licence Requirements

EU and UK licences are accepted in Austria. If it is a non-EU licence it is also fine if there are no visa requirements, or you have been in the country for less than 6 months.

It is possible to cross borders with a SIXT car hire. However, this depends on which country and vehicle type. Always make any intention to cross borders clear at pick-up.