Guide to Driving In Liechtenstein - Drive Safe in Liechtenstein

With our Drive Smart guide you're fully prepared to hire a car in Liechtenstein and stay safe on unfamiliar roads.

URBAN SPEED LIMIT

50 kph

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RURAL SPEED LIMIT

80 kph

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motorway speed limit

120 kph

speed limit
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Drink Drive Limit

 0.05

drink and drive limit
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You drive in Liechtenstein on the Right side  
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The currency in Liechtenstein is CHF
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To rent a car is  21 years and to drive is 18 years of age
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Current fuel price in Liechtenstein 1.94 €/Ltr

Driving Laws in Liechtenstein

Driving in Liechtenstein
Pocket guide to driving in Liechtenstein
Profile:
Liechtenstein
Vaduz
CHF
Driving in Liechtenstein
SPEED: (kph)
50
80
120
Speed limit in Liechtenstein
Holiday:
Rush hour in Liechtenstein
Cameras:
YES
NO
Speed cameras in Liechtenstein
FUEL:
1.94
2.10
EUR/Litre
Fuel prices in Liechtenstein
See Fuel Price in Liechtenstein for full statistics
MIN AGE:
18
21
Min driving age in Liechtenstein
DRINK:
0.05
Blood alcohol content
Drink driving in Liechtenstein
EMERGENCY:
112
Emergency phone number in Liechtenstein
DOCUMENT:
Driving documents in Liechtenstein
PHONES:
No
Hands free only
Mobile phone driving in Liechtenstein
SEATBELTS:
YES
YES
Seat belt in Liechtenstein

Are there any special requirements for driving or hiring a car in Liechtenstein?

A small landlocked country in central Europe, Lichtenstein is a mere 25km long and around 10km wide with much of its land forming part of the Alps mountain range so whilst there are very few roads to travel along, if you are driving in Liechtenstein, whether approaching from Austria to the east or Switzerland to the west, there are a few things you need to know. Generally speaking, driving in Liechtenstein is little different to its neighbours and other than some signage, you'll barely notice the difference. Do keep an eye on your speed however as speed traps are frequent and fines are high. Switzerland's E43 runs along the western border and offers a few crossing points into Liechtenstein's capital Vaduz. There are no toll roads in Liechtenstein, however when you exit to Austria or Switzerland you'll be venturing back onto toll roads and may require a vignette.

driving in Liechtenstein

Rules of the road

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Emergency Services Numbers

Police Police: 112

Police Fire: 112

Police Ambulance: 112

Notes:

DieselUnleaded
Feb , 2024

€ 2.10

€ 1.94

Jan , 2024

€ 2.08

€ 1.90

Dec , 2023

€ 2.07

€ 1.89

Nov , 2023

€ 2.07

€ 1.85

Parking Information

Parking regulations

Parking is generally not a problem in Liechtenstein as roads are quiet. Parking zones are coloured with the following limitations;
 
  • White Zones - Free parking at all times unless stated 'White Zone Pay and Display' where ticket must be purchased at meter and displayed.
  • Red Zones - Free for up to 15 hours if displaying a red parking disc, available from police stations, tourist information centres and banks.
  • Yellow Zones - No parking at any time
  • Blue Zones - Disabled parking provision

Parking Meters
Many roads operate parking meters, costs and duration vary and will be displayed on the meter. Some parking meter zones offer free parking overnight and at lunch times rather bizzarely.

Parking Fines in Liechtenstein
Exceeding your paid limit, or parking in otherwise restricted zones will result in parking fine, which are higher than average. Towing is also not uncommon in Liechtenstein.

Disabled Parking in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has excellent disabled parking provision, denoted by Blue Zones

Emergency Information

Emergency Information

Police Police: 112

Police Fire: 112

Police Ambulance: 112

What to do in an emergency

Dial 112 (same for anywhere in Europe) where an operator will direct your call to the relevant emergency service. German is the primary language in Liechtenstein, however English is well spoken across the country.

Handy Guides

World Driving Guides

Road Signs

Handy Phrases

Whilst German is the official language, like most of Europe, English is well spoken, however in some rural areas, the following phrases / words might come in useful;
 
  • Cash machine - Geldmaschine
  • Expressway - Schnellstraße
  • Hello - Hallo
  • Thank you - Vielen Dank
  • I have broken down - Ich bin zusammengebrochen

Liechtenstein Fuel Price History

DieselUnleaded
Feb , 2024

€ 2.10

€ 1.94

Jan , 2024

€ 2.08

€ 1.90

Dec , 2023

€ 2.07

€ 1.89

Nov , 2023

€ 2.07

€ 1.85

Oct , 2023

€ 2.20

€ 2.06

Sep , 2023

€ 2.21

€ 2.08

Aug , 2023

€ 1.90

€ 1.93

Jul , 2023

€ 1.59

€ 1.77

Jun , 2023

€ 1.62

€ 1.84

May , 2023

€ 1.53

€ 1.72

Apr , 2023

€ 1.68

€ 1.78

Mar , 2023

€ 1.69

€ 1.70

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Feb , 2024 2.10 1.94
Jan , 2024 2.08 1.90
Dec , 2023 2.07 1.89
Nov , 2023 2.07 1.85
Oct , 2023 2.20 2.06
Sep , 2023 2.21 2.08
Aug , 2023 1.90 1.93
Jul , 2023 1.59 1.77
Jun , 2023 1.62 1.84
May , 2023 1.53 1.72
Apr , 2023 1.68 1.78
Mar , 2023 1.69 1.70
Phil Partridge
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Travel writer, car rental guru, Phil has rented cars all over the world and shares his knowledge and experience on the Rhinocarhire.com Blog. Favourite country to visit: France.

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