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Discover Austria's Beauty with the Freedom of Car Hire

Austria’s majestic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and renowned scenic drives await. With Rhino Car Hire, you can explore everything from the vibrant streets of Vienna to the tranquil lakes of Salzkammergut. Whether it's a leisurely city tour or an alpine adventure, having a rental car provides the ultimate flexibility.

Why Choose Rhino Car Hire in Austria?

  • Competitive Pricing: Get the best rates on car hire in Austria with no hidden fees. Compare and secure your vehicle early to access exclusive discounts.
  • Diverse Fleet Options: Choose from a variety of vehicles, including compact cars for city exploration, SUVs for alpine driving, and luxury models for added comfort.
  • Convenient Locations: Easily collect your rental car at Vienna Airport, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and more. We have strategically located pick-up points to make your journey effortless.
  • 24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated support team is available round the clock, ensuring a hassle-free experience from booking to return.

Key Benefits of Car Hire in Austria 

  • Freedom to Explore: Renting a car gives you the flexibility to drive to iconic landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, Melk Abbey, and Hallstatt at your own pace.
  • Scenic Road Trips: Austria offers world-renowned scenic routes such as the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.
  • Affordability: With Rhino Car Hire, you can enjoy cheap car hire deals that suit your budget, making travel across Austria accessible for everyone.

Top Driving Routes and Destinations

  • Grossglockner High Alpine Road: Drive through Austria’s highest peak and enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-capped Alps.
  • Romantic Road: Journey through medieval towns, castles, and lush vineyards along this picturesque route.
  • Salzkammergut Lake District: Visit serene lakes and charming villages while soaking in Austria’s natural beauty.
  • Vienna to Salzburg: Drive between Austria’s two most famous cities, taking in Baroque architecture and stopping at scenic villages along the way.

Driving in Austria – Tips and Regulations

  • Driving Side: Austria drives on the right side of the road.
  • Speed Limits: Adhere to 50 km/h in cities, 100 km/h on open roads, and 130 km/h on autobahns.
  • Winter Driving: From November to mid-April, winter tires are mandatory. Ensure your rental car is properly equipped.
  • Toll Roads: A vignette toll sticker is required on motorways. Rental cars from Rhino come equipped with a vignette for hassle-free travel.
  • Mountain Roads: Exercise caution when driving through alpine regions, especially during the winter. Snow chains may be necessary, and our SUVs are ideal for navigating these routes.

Booking Your Car Hire in Austria 

  1. Book Online: Use our easy online system to reserve your car. Secure early bird discounts by booking ahead of time.
  2. Confirmation: Receive instant booking confirmation with details on pick-up locations and vehicle specs.
  3. Pick-Up: Collect your rental car at one of our convenient locations, including Vienna, Innsbruck, and Graz.
  4. Explore: Enjoy Austria’s scenic beauty and landmarks with your rental car. Travel through cities, countryside, and mountainous regions effortlessly.
  5. Return: Our efficient return process ensures you can drop off your car easily, saving time at the end of your trip.

Local Driving Considerations in Austria 

  • Parking: Cities like Vienna and Salzburg offer Park & Ride options on the outskirts, making it easy to avoid inner-city traffic and find affordable parking.
  • Fuel: Petrol stations are common in cities, but if you're heading to more remote areas, it's recommended to fill up in advance.

Book Early for Special Discounts and Offers

Planning your trip to Austria? Book your car hire early with Rhino to secure the best deals. Whether you're traveling during peak ski season or in the summer for a road trip, early bookings give you access to a wider selection of vehicles and exclusive discounts.


Car Hire Insurance and Extras

  • Comprehensive Insurance: Choose from basic to comprehensive coverage, including theft protection and collision damage waiver for peace of mind.
  • Additional Extras: Customize your rental with GPS, child seats, and additional driver options to enhance your travel experience.

Contact and FAQs

For more information or to book your car in Austria refer to our FAQ section or contact Rhino Car Hire through the following channels:

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Phone:

  • UK Customers: +44(0)345 508 9845
  • International Customers: Visit our Customer Service page for alternative telephone numbers specific to your location.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • Comprehensive FAQ Section: For answers to common questions about our services, vehicle options, booking process, insurance, and more, please visit our FAQ section.

Additional Support: If you need further assistance or have specific queries, our dedicated customer support team is here to help. We strive to provide prompt and efficient service to ensure your car hire experience is smooth and hassle-free. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Cheapest car hire in Austria

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.83 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 222.83 EUR from 20/01/2025

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.98 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 223.90 EUR from 20/01/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.26 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 232.85 EUR from 20/01/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.12 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 217.85 EUR from 20/01/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.27 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 232.90 EUR from 20/01/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.42 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 247.97 EUR from 20/01/2025

  3 |
  Manual |
  No

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.83 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 201.83 EUR from 20/01/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.40 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 226.80 EUR from 20/01/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.70 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 228.92 EUR from 20/01/2025

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 63.84 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 446.92 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 63.84 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 446.92 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Superb

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 69.08 EUR/day
Skoda Superb

7 Days rental at 483.60 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mazda 3 Sedan

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.98 EUR/day
Mazda 3 Sedan

7 Days rental at 272.88 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.99 EUR/day
Opel Astra Estate

7 Days rental at 293.94 EUR from 20/01/2025

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 43.12 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 301.88 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes EQA

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 101.67 EUR/day
Mercedes EQA

7 Days rental at 711.75 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 89.73 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.3

7 Days rental at 628.12 EUR from 20/01/2025

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes EQA

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.68 EUR/day
Mercedes EQA

7 Days rental at 571.76 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Lexus UX Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 78.11 EUR/day
Lexus UX Hybrid

7 Days rental at 546.79 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Lexus UX Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.86 EUR/day
Lexus UX Hybrid

7 Days rental at 587.07 EUR from 20/01/2025

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volvo XC60

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 89.80 EUR/day
Volvo XC60

7 Days rental at 628.66 EUR from 20/01/2025

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Austria

  • Understand Driving Regulations: Familiarize yourself with Austria's traffic laws, including speed limits, road signs, and parking regulations, to ensure a safe and compliant driving experience.
  • Select Appropriate Vehicle: Choose a rental car suited to your needs and preferences, considering factors such as group size, luggage capacity, and any special features required for driving in mountainous terrain or adverse weather conditions.
  • Book in Advance: Secure your rental car early to guarantee availability and potentially benefit from discounts or special offers, especially during peak travel seasons or popular events.
  • Review Insurance Coverage: Evaluate insurance options offered by rental companies, ensuring adequate coverage for liability, collision damage, theft, and roadside assistance to mitigate any unexpected expenses or hassles during your trip.
  • Check for Additional Fees: Be aware of any additional fees or charges, such as airport surcharges, fuel surcharges, or toll road fees, and factor them into your budget when comparing rental options.
 

Popular car hire destinations in Austria

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Austria

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    130kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.48/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Austria

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Enterprise
5
9.1/10
64
€ 46.44
€ 53.41
€ 81.28
 Avis
14
8.8/10
246
€ 44.78
€ 60.05
€ 70.67
 Hertz
18
8.8/10
714
€ 38.14
€ 45.71
€ 54.86
€ 78.00
 Alamo
4
8.8/10
115
€ 43.26
€ 49.75
€ 75.70
 Megadrive
9
8.8/10
873
€ 35.46
€ 41.40
€ 49.73
€ 92.69
 Europcar
15
8.7/10
845
€ 36.15
€ 39.39
€ 56.75
€ 88.07
 Sixt
19
8.7/10
1,683
€ 37.76
€ 51.16
€ 60.14
 Budget
14
8.7/10
960
€ 43.63
€ 67.13
 Thrifty
12
8.6/10
277
€ 35.47
€ 42.51
€ 51.01
€ 70.23
 Buchbinder
10
8.4/10
248
€ 38.13
€ 60.34
€ 56.84
€ 66.27
 Dryyve
2
7.9/10
181
€ 33.26
€ 43.85
€ 41.99
€ 53.26
 Wheego
3
7.7/10
10
€ 35.42
€ 43.12
€ 52.41
 U-save
2
7.4/10
211
€ 31.83
€ 37.54
€ 38.98
€ 976.71
 Green motion
1
7.2/10
30
€ 37.27
€ 43.24
€ 49.73
€ 62.12

Car rental agent statistics in Austria

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.2/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    7.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    U-SAVE
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    6,457
    Total number of reviews in
    Austria
  • Most Locations Icon
    19
    Most Locations in Austria:
    SIXT
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    18
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    22
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Austria

ItemPercent
January€ 75
February€ 70
March€ 65
April€ 60
May€ 71
June€ 79
July€ 83
August€ 76
September€ 67
October€ 64
November€ 62
December€ 79
ItemPercent
January€ 68
February€ 63
March€ 52
April€ 54
May€ 58
June€ 66
July€ 71
August€ 65
September€ 56
October€ 51
November€ 49
December€ 80
ItemPercent
January€ 137
February€ 133
March€ 118
April€ 107
May€ 133
June€ 143
July€ 162
August€ 143
September€ 135
October€ 128
November€ 131
December€ 142
ItemPercent
January€ 106
February€ 102
March€ 95
April€ 85
May€ 95
June€ 103
July€ 107
August€ 100
September€ 91
October€ 89
November€ 88
December€ 118
ItemPercent
January€ 178
February€ 179
March€ 168
April€ 150
May€ 164
June€ 150
July€ 150
August€ 147
September€ 149
October€ 152
November€ 183
December€ 161
ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 51
March€ 46
April€ 46
May€ 51
June€ 61
July€ 63
August€ 56
September€ 48
October€ 45
November€ 43
December€ 67
ItemPercent
January€ 115
February€ 113
March€ 101
April€ 90
May€ 96
June€ 101
July€ 113
August€ 105
September€ 99
October€ 101
November€ 103
December€ 132
ItemPercent
January€ 112
February€ 85
March€ 65
April€ 69
May€ 63
June€ 72
July€ 87
August€ 82
September€ 126
October€ 127
November€ 94
December€ 133

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Fuel prices in Austria

DieselUnleaded
Dec , 2023

€ 1.65

€ 1.54

Jan , 2024

€ 1.64

€ 1.53

Feb , 2024

€ 1.69

€ 1.57

Mar , 2024

€ 1.68

€ 1.60

Apr , 2024

€ 1.70

€ 1.67

May , 2024

€ 1.84

€ 1.66

Jun , 2024

€ 1.56

€ 1.59

Jul , 2024

€ 1.62

€ 1.62

Aug , 2024

€ 1.60

€ 1.60

Sep , 2024

€ 1.51

€ 1.51

Oct , 2024

€ 1.51

€ 1.50

Nov , 2024

€ 1.50

€ 1.48

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Nov , 2024 1.50 1.48
Oct , 2024 1.51 1.50
Sep , 2024 1.51 1.51
Aug , 2024 1.60 1.60
Jul , 2024 1.62 1.62
Jun , 2024 1.56 1.59
May , 2024 1.84 1.66
Apr , 2024 1.70 1.67
Mar , 2024 1.68 1.60
Feb , 2024 1.69 1.57
Jan , 2024 1.64 1.53
Dec , 2023 1.65 1.54

Car rental price statistics in Austria

  • Average Price Icon
    € 201.81
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 1469.99
    Highest daily price:
    Ford Galaxy
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    1,752
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    60
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Polo
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    284
    Location with most cars:
    Vienna - Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 28.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AUTO-UNION - Vienna - Airport
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Most popular locations to collect car hire in Austria:

Car hire is available from 39 pickup locations in Austria:

  • Vienna: 14 suppliers (10 pickup locations)
  • Innsbruck: 12 suppliers (2 pick locations)
  • Salzburg: 10 suppliers (4 pickup locations)
  • Klagenfurt: 9 suppliers (3 pickup locations)
  • Graz: 8 suppliers (2 pickup locations)
  • Linz: 5 suppliers (2 pickup locations)

Car hire is available from 39 pickup locations in Austria

 

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Other Car Hire Locations in Austria

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Graz
€24.1
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €24.1 /day
Compact 3 5 3 from €30.0 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €27.0/day
Innsbruck
€24.1
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €24.1 /day
Compact 3 5 3 from €30.0 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €27.0/day
Salzburg
€26.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €26.4 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €33.7 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €29.0/day
Vienna
€22.9
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €22.9 /day
Compact 3 5 3 from €26.3 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €23.6/day