Hiring a car in Innsbruck
SIXT branches in Innsbruck ⚑Your pick-up point is Innsbruck Airport, the city's only branch. | Speed limits in Innsbruck ⚠Urban roads are 50 km/h (31 mph); rural roads allow 100 km/h (62 mph) and motorways up to 130 km/h (81 mph). Winter tyres are mandatory from 1 November to 15 April in snow, ice, or slush. |
Tolls around Innsbruck £An Austrian motorway vignette is required, and the A13 Brenner motorway towards Italy carries a separate section toll. Switzerland requires its own vignette for onward travel. | Parking in Innsbruck ⓅCongress Garage, Kaufhaus Tyrol Garage, and City Center Garage cover the Hofburg, Maria-Theresien-Straße shopping, and the Hofgarten. |
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| Car categories in Innsbruck ⚙Innsbruck bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, convertibles, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. SUVs are the most popular choice among our Innsbruck customers, just ahead of minibuses. |
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SIXT Car Hire in Innsbruck
Add flexibility to your holiday in Austria with Innsbruck car hire. Choose from a range of premium vehicles, including top brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and benefit from a variety of bookable extras such as unlimited mileage and an additional driver. With English-speaking branch agents to help you every step of the way and no hidden costs, your car hire experience in Innsbruck will be stress-free from start to finish.
Driving Tips for Innsbruck
Enjoy your car rental in Innsbruck by keeping the following driving tips in mind:
- Beware of cyclists: Austria is a popular cycling location for all levels of cyclists, so be aware when overtaking. You should drive no faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) and leave at least 1.5 metres of space between the bike and your hire car.
- Speed limits: Follow the speed limits to ensure you do not get fined and for the safety of yourself and others. Typically, within Innsbruck, the top speed is 50 km/h (30 mph). Outside of the city, the maximum speed is 100 km/h (60 mph), whilst on motorways, you can travel up to 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Crossing borders: Innsbruck is only about a 30-minute drive from the Austria-Germany border. You can typically use your rental car to reach Germany, but you must inform SIXT before you do so.
- One-way roads: Some roads in Innsbruck are only one-way. To ensure you do not end up travelling in the wrong direction down a road, you should stay alert and follow the road signs at all times.
Best places to visit in and around Innsbruck
From the comfort of your Innsbruck car hire, there are lots of nearby locations that you can reach with ease:
- Drive along the Inn river: Take a trip along the beautiful Inn river and visit a variety of quaint towns such as Schönwies or Wörgl. Soak up Austrian culture, enjoy great food and take in some breathtaking architecture.
- Visit Salzburg: Just over 2 hours away is the city of Salzburg, which is renowned for being the birthplace of Mozart. Along with this, there is an array of superb scenery to enjoy. Parking is relatively easy to come by in the city, but it’s always good to research this in advance.
- Explore Innsbruck: Stay local and drive to the top attractions in Innsbruck, such as the Alpenzoo Innsbruck, which is roughly a 6-minute drive from the centre. SIXT has put together some driving tips in Austria, so you can explore with ease.
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