SIXT is the obvious choice for car rental in Austria, with branches in the major cities, busiest airports and top tourist destinations. When you rent a car in Austria with SIXT, you can be sure of a top quality rental vehicle from our premium fleet and with so many branches to choose from, accessing the perfect vehicle for your visit couldn't be easier.
Great cities and tourist sites are all easily accessible when you rent a car in Austria from Sixt. You can securely book online and customize your rental car with our affordable extras. From beautiful architecture to breathtaking mountain peaks, Austria has a wealth of sights and experiences to enjoy.
Choosing car rental in Austria with Sixt means accessing an up-to-date, leading brand fleet that features a range of car categories to suit all kinds of travel. Our extended fleet includes quality sports and luxury car rentals from world-class manufacturers like BMW, Jaguar, and Audi at affordable rates. Once you select your rental vehicle you can easily include any add-ons you require. Snow chains and magnetic ski racks are ideal if you're heading for the piste, while a GPS can make it easier to find those secluded spots. If you're planning a road trip or extended vacation, we also offer long-term car rentals in Austria.
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Austria is centrally situated in Europe and provides a great base from which to explore other countries. Our car rental deals in Austria allow cross-border trips but you must inform the rental branch if you intend to drive abroad or protections and coverages will be invalidated. Charges may apply depending on the model of car and country visited. More information is available here: Rental Information.
Before you start your travels in Austria, be sure to check out our Driving Tips in Austria for further road safety rules and tips. Austria has an excellent and well-maintained road network. To use the Autobahns and motorways you must purchase and display a 'Vignette'. These can be bought at gas stations, border crossings and tobacco stores. The E60 and E45 are the main east-west routes, while the E59 runs north-south between Vienna and Graz.
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The Hohensalzburg Castle sits atop Salzburg's Festungsberg and with a length of 820 ft. and a width of 490 ft. it is one of Europe's largest medieval castles. The Steinhaus is the private home of famed Austrian architect Günther Domenig, situated at Lake Ossiach near his birthplace of Klagenfurt. The house has featured in all kinds of media from TV to books, magazines and art projects, and is considered to be a cultural icon. The Kunsthuas Graz, or Graz Art Museum, was built in 2003 and specializes in contemporary art exhibitions. Its often referred to as the 'Friendly Alien' because of its so-called blob architectural style. The Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is the former imperial summer residence. Its history spans over 300 years and is one of Austria's most important architectural, cultural as well as historical monuments.
Krimml Waterfalls, found in the High Tauern National Park, are the highest waterfalls in Austria with a total height of 1,247 feet. The Zugspitze is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains sitting 9,718 feet above sea level. The border between Austria and Germany runs over its western summit. Eisriesenwelt Cave complex is a system of ice caves featuring miles of paths winding through stunning caverns. Descending for more than 700 steps, you will find the famous Eispalast, a sparkling natural palace carved from the ice. The Grossglockner Alpine Road is open from May to October and offers drivers breathtaking views of the high Alpine scenery. Ascending to the Josefs Hohe Visitor Center, the views to Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner, are magnificent.
Austria is well-known for its skiing and other winter sports, but there are other things to see and do. There are plenty of opportunities to go hiking or wander through mountain villages like Sankt Johann in Tirol or Hallstatt with the Salzburg mountain looming over it. Bad Gastein in the Hohe Tauern mountains is great for skiing and thermal baths and spas. In December, be sure to check out the Christmas Markets in Vienna and Salzburg Old Town and in most other towns across the country. If you are not into skiing or snowboarding, you can go hiking just about anywhere or even go sledding at some of the ski hills. Renting a car with 4-wheel-drive is highly recommended here in the winter months. Ask your desired branch about snow tire availability and whether they have ski racks.
