Vienna is a beautiful city, deserving of a place alongside
Rome and
Venice as it has such stunning architecture and a grand feeling about it. As you would expect in a once very important capital city, there is a lot to do, and Vienna car hire can make getting around very convenient. All rental cars in Austria include either a toll sticker or digital vignette (ASFiNAG).
Vienna is a city of contrasts which is steeped in years of tradition yet modern and progressive at the same time. It was founded in the 1st century CE by the Romans and today Austria’s capital city is renowned for being a cultural epicentre. The Habsburg court was founded there till it ended in 1918 with the abdication of Emperor Karl I. Although the overtly formal manners of that time are still apparent in much of Vienna’s society, there is also a thriving underground music scene with many independent labels.
Walking through the city centre you will see many of the impressive buildings which have given Vienna a place among the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. These include the town hall (Rathaus) the Museum of Art History, the Natural History Museum, the State Opera House, the Hofburg Palace and the buildings of the Austrian parliament.
Renting a car on arrival in Vienna is a good idea as Vienna International Airport is actually located in Schwechat, a town that is about 20 kilometres to the south east of the city itself. This will save you money overall as taxis can be expensive to get to Vienna, while giving you the freedom to see the city and its surroundings at your convenience.