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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.
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Good to know when renting in Austria
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.
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.
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.
Car Hire In Austria, the minimum age for car hire is 18 years old, as long as they have held a licence for at least a year. There is a surcharge for anyone under 25.
Always drive on the right side of the road in Austria and there is a fine if caught without a seatbelt. Drivers are required to keep headlights on dim during the day.
