Car rental in Innsbruck

By hired car through Innsbruck and the surroundings

Discovering Innsbruck

Take a hired car and get to know Innsbruck and the breathtaking Tyrolean mountains in comfort. Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is one of the most important cities in Austria and can be explored on your own with a hired car. Already in the Middle Ages Innsbruck was an important junction between southern European Italy and the German principalities and still stands out for its special location in the center of Europe. Innsbruck has a lot to offer for tourists and the surrounding alpine landscape is perfect for discovery tours with a hired car. Find the cheapest hired car online in the price comparison and secure it by online booking.

Travel to Innsbruck for hiking in autumn

Autumn in Innsbruck is the ideal time of year to unpack your hiking boots. Look forward to pleasant temperatures and immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature around Innsbruck. When you set off from Innsbruck into the mountains in autumn, you can look forward to blue skies and rustling leaves in all autumn colors under your feet. If you want to take a day off from hiking in your autumn holiday, you can visit one of the numerous festivals and events that revolve around the theme of harvest. Autumnal delicacies await you. Be sure to try the delicious dish of mushrooms or goose. This autumn holiday in Innsbruck is guaranteed to be something very special.

Innsbruck and the Tyrolean Alps

Architecturally and historically Innsbruck alone is worth a visit. Numerous buildings from the time of Emperor Maximilian I. shape the historic cityscape. In Innsbruck's old town you can visit the world-famous Golden Roof, the Hofburg and church, the cathedral of St. Jacob and the Helblinghaus. Not only lovers of historical buildings and culture will find a wide range of possibilities in Innsbruck - the city is also the perfect starting point for excursions and longer tours into the Tyrolean Alps. Visitors who enjoy the impressive mountain landscape and want to do sports will find a very wide range of activities in Innsbruck. With the cities of Salzburg and Kempten only a short distance away, Innsbruck is also the perfect starting point for a trip by hired car to other destinations.

Tips for booking your hired car in Innsbruck

You can pick up your hired car either in Innsbruck city center or at the nearby Airport Innsbruck-Kranebitten INN. A research in advance is worthwhile. Compare different offers and car rentals regarding available models, conditions and special equipment and reserve your hired car before you arrive to get started immediately in Innsbruck. You will find the largest selection of available rental cars and agencies at Innsbruck Airport. If you want to hire a car in an uncomplicated way, this is the best option.

Car rentals at Innsbruck Airport

Car hire from Innsbruck Airport

If you arrive at the airport Innsbruck-Kranebitten (INN), you can pick up your hired car here. The airport Innsbruck-Kranebitten is located about 5 km from the center of Innsbruck. We recommend a direct comparison of rental cars - so you get an overview and can easily decide and reserve your hired car model in advance. So nothing stands in the way of your discovery tour through Innsbruck and Tyrol!

Speed limits in Austria and Innsbruck

What traffic rules do I have to follow?

Alcohol on the wheel is not welcome in Austria either. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille - it is best to simply stay sober, so you are on the safe side! Think about winter tyres when you are on the road in Austria during the cold season - winter tyres are mandatory between November 1 and April 15.

Do I have to pay tolls in Austria?

In Austria there is a general toll obligation, so you should make sure you have a valid vignette. You can buy these, for example, at customs stations, gas stations, automobile clubs or at the post office. Ten days currently cost 7.90 euros, two months 23 euros, and the annual vignette costs 76 euros. The vignette is affixed to the inside of the windshield or to a front side window and should be clearly visible. Anyone who is on the road without a valid vignette will be asked to pay and will face unpleasant penalties. For some tunnels and roads there are also special fees which you will be advised of if necessary.

Innsbruck - experience culture with a hired car

Innsbruck has a large number of theaters, museums and cultural sites. With the Innsbruck Card, visitors have free admission to all museums and sights in the region and can also use the Sightseer Bus and IVB lines. The practical card also includes numerous price reductions for various activities and participation in a free city walk with a city guide. If you feel like going shopping afterwards, Innsbruck offers a wide range of stores for every taste as well as numerous inviting cafés and restaurants to take a break and relax.

Important sights in Innsbruck

Bergisel ski-jumping stadium, Innsbruck

If you are travelling in Innsbruck and hire a car, you should not miss the following destinations:

• The Golden Roof
• The Hofburg
• The old and new country house
• The Helbing House
• The historical old town
• The Hungerburgbahn
• Ambras Castle
• The cyclorama
• The Bergisel ski-jumping stadium with an enchanting view

Discover the Tyrolean Alps with a hired car

With your hired car you can travel comfortably and quickly in Innsbruck and discover the Tyrolean mountains on your own. Enjoy the fresh sound of the mountain landscape as well as picturesque views and travel according to your own wishes - your hired car will take you safely and quickly from A to B.

Colourful houses in Innsbruck

Evening in Innsbruck