Car rental in Vienna
Cars from local rental companies in Vienna: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
Cars in Vienna
Pick pick-up and drop-off dates — the form shows available cars, total price, deposit and insurance.
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Driving in Austria: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in Austria, just like at home.
A UK licence is valid on its own in Austria — no IDP needed.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence.
A non-EEA licence not in German is only valid together with an IDP or a German translation.
A vignette (sticker or digital) is required on motorways and expressways, plus separate tolls on some tunnels and passes (e.g. Brenner, Tauern). Austrian rental cars come with the vignette; cars rented abroad usually do not.
Tip: Winter tyres are required in wintry conditions from 1 November to 15 April, and Alpine passes may require snow chains; buy a vignette before entering the motorway if your car comes from another country.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Vienna.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Vienna?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Vienna?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in Austria, just like at home. UK licence: A UK licence is valid on its own in Austria — no IDP needed. US licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. A non-EEA licence not in German is only valid together with an IDP or a German translation.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in Austria?
Typically 50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h outside towns and 130 km/h on motorways. Some sections have lower limits (e.g. 100 km/h at night / IG-L air-quality zones). Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Austria?
A vignette (sticker or digital) is required on motorways and expressways, plus separate tolls on some tunnels and passes (e.g. Brenner, Tauern). Austrian rental cars come with the vignette; cars rented abroad usually do not.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol (0.1 for probationary drivers (first 2 years) and professional drivers). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.
What to do in Vienna?
Guided tours by local guides, programmes and prices are on our “Things to do in Vienna” page.