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Hertz car rental in Austria

Austria is a landlocked country in the mountainous heart of Europe. The nation is bordered by Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east and Slovenia, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland to the south. If you rent a car in Austria you’ll find there are only small areas of low-lying farmland between the dominating Alpine ranges. The national language is German and the country is a parliamentary democracy. The Austrian capital is Vienna, in the north east corner, and the other major cities include Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck.

Top Cities In Austria

  1. Graz
  2. Linz
  3. Salzburg
  4. Vienna
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Driving in and around Austria

Austria’s capital, Vienna, is the main destination for visitors. It’s an elegant, historic and cultured city, famous for its musical heritage and café society. The highlights include the Vienna State Opera, the Imperial Palace and Schönbrunn Palace. If you rent a car in Austria it’s easy to tour Vienna and the rest of the country thanks to a good quality road system. Many roads have spectacular mountain views. Across the country, popular sights include the Danube River, the old town centre of Innsbruck, and the lakeside town of Hallstatt. And of course, many come to Austria simply for the ski resorts like St Anton am Arlberg or Seefeld.

A quick guide to Austria

The Austrian road system is comprehensive given the restrictions of roads having to wind around impassable mountains. There are often wonderful views through your windscreen. The biggest driving hazard is often the weather. In winter you may find mountain roads closed, but the rules and regulations are much the same as the rest of Europe. Note, however, that the use of horns is frowned upon. They are generally prohibited in Vienna and can only be used in cases of genuine danger in the rest of Austria.