Rent a car in Austria

Car Rental in Austria

Avis car hire provides car rentals throughout Austria.

Hiring a car with Avis gives you the opportunity to discover Austria's majestic mountains, pure air and rivers with blue-white glacial water that attract visitors from all over the world.

Imagine all you can see and experience with your hire car; Avis gives you the freedom to create a memorable holiday, in the comfort of your own car, no matter the destination.

Road rules of Austria

These rules are to be used as a guide, please be aware that rules are subject to change.

Which Side of the Road?

In Austria, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.

Unique Country Driving Laws

Do not use your horn around Vienna, and hospitals, you may be fined.
Do not overtake buses, when the yellow lights are flashing.

In some areas of Austria you have to obtain a parking voucher. These can be bought almost anywhere.

Speed Limits

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

Urban areas: up to 31 mph (50 km/h)
Motorways: up to 80 mph (130 km/h)

Rural areas: 62 mph (100 km/h)
Snow Chains is 31 mph (50 km/h)

Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws

It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt.

All children under 14 and less than 1.50 metres in height, are not permitted to travel as a front or rear seat passenger unless using suitable restraint system for their height / weight.

Sports cars may not transport chidren under 14.

Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.