Cheap car hire in Salzburg
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Top tips for hiring a car in Salzburg
- While you can easily navigate the hometown of Mozart on foot or with the help of public transportation, a hire car is essential to explore the Austrian countryside or other picturesque villages near Salzburg. Take the scenic ride to Austria’s Lake Region, or check out the world’s largest ice caves in Werfen. Salzburg is also conveniently located near the German border.
- All the major hire car companies can be found at Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG), the second largest international airport in Austria. The car hire counters are located opposite the main terminal, on the ground floor of the car park, which is accessed via a covered walkway. Make sure to obtain the Highway Toll Sticker (Vignette) from your car hire agency to avoid fines.
- While traffic in the city center is a little busy at times, drivers in Salzburg are typically well-behaved. Avoid taking the car to the Old Town area, as it features many narrow roads, one-way streets, restricted areas, and unpredictable pedestrians. Outside of that area, Salzburg is very easy to navigate, and the roads in and around the city are in great condition.
- Just like any busy central European city, Salzburg experiences some heavy traffic during peak hour, particularly between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and then again between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. On Fridays the roads get busier starting at 3 p.m. However, both the city’s roads and surrounding highways move constantly, even in peak hour. The A1 between Vienna and Salzburg also gets busier on weekends.
- Book your car hire in Salzburg at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Salzburg are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Salzburg
What type of car is recommended for driving in Salzburg?
If you’re planning on driving through Salzburg, especially in the Old Town area, a small, compact car is easier to drive on narrow streets and to park in tight spots. But if you’re heading to the countryside or even crossing the border to Germany, a regular sedan can offer more space and comfort to all the passengers.
What’s the speed limit in Salzburg?
The speed limit in urban areas is typically 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour) unless otherwise posted. Keep an eye out for residential areas and school zones. The speed limit on rural roads is 100 km/h (62 mph), and on highways drivers are allowed to drive at a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Salzburg?
All of the parking spaces downtown are time-restricted, but the city offers several parking garages and public car parks. Street parking is enforced between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also leave the car at one of the Park and Ride lots on the outskirts, such as the P+R Salzburg South on route 150 or at the Messezentrum conference center.
How much is the price of fuel in Salzburg?
The average price of fuel in Salzburg is R130,66 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 568 and R2 091, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Salzburg?
Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Salzburg.
How can I find car hires near me in Salzburg?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Salzburg?
An Economy car hire in Salzburg costs R848 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Salzburg?
A Standard car hire in Salzburg costs R1 849 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Salzburg?
A Mini car hire in Salzburg costs R1 261 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Salzburg?
In Salzburg, cars are most frequently hired at MEGADRIVE SALZBURG AIRPORT Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 95 (4 km from city centre ).
Salzburg car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7,4
Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Salzburg
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9,6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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I rented an intermediate Ford Focus or similar from the airport and was offered the BMW Mini Cooper on arrival, which turned out to be really fun to drive and comfortable. The check in process was easy. We were not gouged an exorbitant amount for required insurance. We returned the car right at closing and they let us leave the car for them to process in the morning. We were charged the correct amount without any problems.Cons:
Everything was great.9,6 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Fast service, not a big Deposit, quick return of the Deposit.Cons:
Everything was fine!10,0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Great staff, great car, great service.....happy, happy, happy!2,0 Poor
Sep 2018
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When we arrived the Budget attendant saw that I had young children but did not offer booster seats for them. In the USA they would not need the seats, but in Europe apparently they do. That lesson cost us 436 Euros and loss oh half our vacation in Salzburg. The Police were even outraged that Budget would allow us to leave with out proper booster chairs. I understand that we are visitors and we should have done research on the booster seat requirements, so we do take some of the blame. I have tried to contact Budget to see if they would at least reimburse me the rental, which was half the cost of the fie, but they have denied my request. I will not rent from Budget/Avis again.7,6 Good
Jul 2017
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Efficient dropCons:
Model of car. I reserved a golf or similar and got a Renault capture with insufficient space8,0 Very Good
May 2017
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Took forever to get our rental car. There was a new person, her first time working alone, which was not problem. But it was when the computer system crashed, and lost our reservation was the problem. We were in a foreign country, trying to communicate in another language. It took almost 2 hours to get our rental.Alamo
10,0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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5,6 Fair
Sep 2016
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The car was very good. A recent model, with low mileage on the clock and a high level of equipment.Cons:
The car was booked with Alamo. The details advised me to pick up the car at the Enterprise desk at Salzburg Airport and when I arrived the car was provided by Buchbinder - confusing isn't it. The car was very good. However, I had a minor incident on the road which caused irreparable damage to a tyre . I was able to fit the spare wheel - with a "spacesaver" tyre that had a maximum speed limit of 80kph (50 mph) - and I continued my journey to my hotel. From my hotel I tried to contact the hirer, using the number given on their scanty information pack. Seeing that it was a toll-free number, which can sometimes be difficult from a cellphone, I called from the landline in my hotel room. The number did not work. I asked the hotel receptionist to try the number for me and it did not work. I even tried calling from a public telephone in the street - it did not work! From the internet I obtained the rental desk number for Enterprise and was able to get through. I had hoped to be able to arrange a local replacement of the damaged tyre. However, with my limited German and the desk clerk's limited English and even more limited knowledge of cars I had the greatest difficulty getting her to understand that I had a burst tyre. She suggested I return the car to Salzburg Airport and pick up a replacement (a round trip of about 300km) but finally offered to get someone else to call me back. A man did call, about an hour and a half later, but his English was even worse and we finally agreed that I would just return the car at the end of my stay, using the spare tyre. The journey back to Salzburg on the Austrian autobahn at speeds limited to 80kph was very harrowing, with heavy lorries frequently coming up close behind, flashing lights and sounding horns for me to speed up or get out of the way. Overall I felt very isolated and vulnerable and completely let down by the lack of service from the hire company. Thankfully the burst tyre was only a minor incident. I dread to think of the problems if the incident had been serious. This was the worst level of service I have ever experienced and I will never use Alamo/Enterprise or their associates again.Hertz
9,2
Wonderful
14 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.6
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10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Staff was friendly, pick up and drop off very easy, and we had a very nice and clean car.8,0 Very Good
Jul 2017
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Nice car, Opel CorsaCons:
A trainee helped me and took very long. I took insurance via you with Allianz, because it was not with Hertz, I had to give an extra €1000 hold on my credit Card which will only be released in 10 days from now....this is totally unacceptable, but there is no choice once you want to have the car.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
8,0 Very Good
Sep 2022
10,0 Wonderful
May 2022
Europcar
9,2
Wonderful
5 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
2 locations in Salzburg
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4,4 Mediocre
Nov 2016
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On Saturday morning there was nobody at the drop-off location. I was supposed to key-in a code at the key drop box but none had been provided on the rental agreement that I could find so I had to e-mail their Vienna office confirming that I had, in fact, returned the car on time. I also noticed that the clock at the drop-off box was an hour fast, which would, I suppose, make it look like cars were returned late when they were returned on time.10,0 Wonderful
May 2023
Sixt
8,2
Very Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Salzburg
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8,0 Very Good
Jul 2022
8,0 Very Good
Jun 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Pick up and drop off were very easy and they gave us an upgraded car for no charge.Cons:
Nothing8,8 Very Good
Aug 2019
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I had trouble finding the drop off.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Going over the car features based on where we were planning to go would have helpedAvis
6,4
Okay
9 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
7.2
2 locations in Salzburg
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2,4 Poor
Jul 2019
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Customer service. We wanted to shorten our reservation to 4 days with drop-off by 12:29 pm July 6. I called toll 1-800# & was told to call local # we rented from. I called there numerous times. each time the woman said she was very busy and to call back later then hung up.many more problems....9,6 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Somewhat better pricing than other car rental agencies. No problem with picking up in Salzburg and dropping off at Munich airport (i.e.: a one-way rental). Very capable and cordial rental agent in the Salzburg office.Cons:
All European car rentals seem to be insanely expensive, as compared with American agencies. I don't think it's just the higher taxes. A mystery.10,0 Wonderful
May 2023
2,0 Poor
Nov 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6,2
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Global Rent A Car
3,6
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National
8,0
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One location in Salzburg
FLIZZR
7,7
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2 locations in Salzburg
keddy by Europcar
6,0
Okay
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2 locations in Salzburg
INTERRENT
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Bergerbräuhofstr. 45
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Innsbrucker Bundesstr. 95 Car Rental Pavillon
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Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 95
+43 413 3533 3533
Monchsbergpark 26
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Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 95
+86 10 6064 1387
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