Car rental at the Innsbruck Airport

Car hire from Innsbruck Airport (INN)

Do you land in Austria and want to hire a car at Innsbruck Airport? Then compare the prices for car rentals at Innsbruck Airport. You can find the different providers on Driveboo.com and book your desired hired car online in advance simply, safe and comfortable. The car hire center is located in the immediate vicinity of the airport building and can be reached without getting wet even in bad weather thanks to a covered access! Look forward to your time out with your hired car in Innsbruck and spend a few beautiful days in a fantastic setting.

House front in Innsbruck

Fantastic Innsbruck

General information about Innsbruck Airport

Innsbruck Airport (INN), also known as Kranebitten Airport, is the largest international airport in Tyrol in western Austria. It is located about 2.5 km from the center of Innsbruck. The airport, which was opened in 1925, handles regional flights around the Alps as well as seasonal international traffic to other European destinations. During the winter, activity at the airport and passenger numbers increase significantly due to the large number of skiers who travel to the region.

The way from the terminal to the aircraft is usually by bus or directly from the airport building on a staircase as there are no gates at the airport. Aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 767 can land at the airport. In February 2017 it was announced that the current passenger terminal, which was inaugurated for the 1964 Winter Olympics, would be replaced by a new, larger facility. Innsbruck Airport serves as the base for Welcome Air.

Winter sports in Innsbruck

Winter in Innsbruck

For those who enjoy winter sports, Innsbruck is a true paradise. Innsbruck is located in the Alps and is therefore the ideal starting point in winter for many ski areas around. Here you can go winter hiking, sliding, skiing and snowboarding, making winter your favourite season. In addition, the old town of Innsbruck attracts with numerous stores around the pedestrian zone, so you can buy presents for Christmas. A winter holiday in Innsbruck has something to offer for every taste. If you are not that into winter sports or strolling, you can visit the Hofburg or go on an excursion to Ambras Castle.

Which car hire companies are available at Innsbruck Airport?

Car hire at Innsbruck Airport

These companies have branches and service counters at the Innsbruck Airport (INN):

• Avis
• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Megadrive / Enterprise
• Sixt

Transport connections at Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport

The airport is connected to the city center and to Innsbruck's main train station. The bus leaves every 15 minutes and takes 18 minutes to the city center.

There is a cab rank directly in front of the terminal. So you can get into a cab directly on arrival at the airport or, vice versa, you can have yourself comfortably taken to the airport. Of course you can also book a transfer in advance. Please contact for example the tourist office of your holiday resort and/or your hotel/accommodation. They will be happy to help you book a transfer with local providers. There is also the possibility to book a scheduled transfer. These are transfer companies that operate according to an official timetable.

Driving to INN Airport

Innsbruck Airport in the heart of the Alps is pleasant and easy to reach due to its central location. The regional airport also proves to be a suitable starting point for guests coming to Tyrol from abroad to reach their destination in Tyrol. For example, almost all winter sports resorts can be reached from the airport within about 1 hour.

• Coming from the west (Garmisch (D) / Bregenz) on the A 12, take the Kranebitten exit and follow the signs to the airport.
• Coming from the east of Kufstein / Munich on the A 12 take the exit Innsbruck West and follow the road signs to the airport.
• From the south (Brenner / Bolzano) take the A 13 and leave the freeway at the exit Innsbruck West. Follow the signs to the airport.

Which sights are there in Innsbruck?

In the following table you will find an overview of exciting sights in and around Innsbruck and their distance by hired car from Innsbruck Airport (INN):

Ambras Castle

Bergisel ski jump, Innsbruck

Services for passengers and visitors at Innsbruck Airport

Airport shop: The airport shop in the main hall is open 7 days a week! With the wide range of newspapers and magazines, international press and paperbacks, there is certainly something for you. You can also buy tobacco products, travel guides, souvenirs and selected travel utensils.

Food and drink: At the airport you can not only start your business or holiday trip, but your physical well-being is also taken care of. In the main hall you will find the baker Ruetz, the Café Testa Rossa and on the 1st floor the airport restaurant "Fly Inn". There you will be served international cuisine and can enjoy the view. After you have arrived and have stocked up on provisions, it is best to go directly to the arrivals hall. There you will find the various pick-up counters of the car rentals at Innsbruck Airport. Simply pick up your pre-booked hired car there.