Frequently Asked Questions

We are excited that you are interested in visiting Austria! Please, let us tell you a little bit about our beautiful country and what you will need to know when it comes to visiting and renting a car here.

Austria is located in Central Europe and contains most of the mountains known as the Eastern Alps. The Danube river travels through the country, and right through the heart of the capital city of Vienna. Nearly 40 percent of Austria is covered in forests, while other areas feature snow capped mountains and even glaciers. Visitors are often captivated by the natural beauty of the country, along with the Gothic and Baroque architecture of its cities. 

When visiting Austria, you will need to have a valid passport. If you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or New Zealand you will not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Irish citizens do not need a visa and can stay in Austria as long as they like with only a passport.

Austria is a very easy country to fly into, with international airports located in Vienna, Salzburg, Graz and more cities. For convenience, we often recommend visitors to fly into Vienna and explore from there unless they have business or plans that make flying into one of the other airports to be preferable.

After you land at the airport, we can have your Vienna Airport car rental ready for you to finish the registration process and drive off. When you are done using the car, we make Vienna Airport car return as easy as picking up. We also offer car pick up and drop off from any other location you find convenient within the city limits of Vienna. Hotels, other airports, or wherever you prefer. Car delivery and return to locations outside of Vienna are only available by special request at time of booking and are subject to additional fees.

Austria has a reputation for having an excellent highway system, making it very convenient to get around by rental car. Austria’s drivers also are known for being very polite, which helps make for a much less stressful drive. Rent a car in Vienna, and enjoy everything Austria has to offer. As long as you are over 21, and have an International Driver's Permit (IDP), Bronx will get you on the road. Bronx has a wide variety of cars available for you to rent, meaning that no matter how big your family or how much luggage you have, we can find the right fit.

Once you are in your rental car in Austria, you are free to explore the country at your own pace and see the sights that you want to see. Austria is at the heart of European culture, and you can visit amazing art, listen to beautiful music, and enjoy delicious food as you travel. If you are more into nature, from the Bohemian Forest to the Alpine mountains and lakes, Austria has an abundance of natural wonders for you to behold. Renting a car in Austria ensures that you will experience the country in exactly the way you want to. Drive to an Alpine village for lunch and then take in a night of music in Vienna the same night, it's your time and you should spend it how you want to.

Once you are in your rental car in Austria, you are free to explore the country at your own pace and see the sights that you want to see. Austria is at the heart of European culture, and you can visit amazing art, listen to beautiful music, and enjoy delicious food as you travel. If you are more into nature, from the Bohemian Forest to the Alpine mountains and lakes, Austria has an abundance of natural wonders for you to behold. Renting a car in Austria ensures that you will experience the country in exactly the way you want to. Drive to an Alpine village for lunch and then take in a night of music in Vienna the same night, it's your time and you should spend it how you want to.

Renting a car in Austria is simple, but there are a few requirements that must be met.

• You must be 21 years old with at least 1 year of driving experience.
• You must have a valid driver's license in your home country for at least 12 months
• A passport
• An international Drivers License (IDP). These can be acquired from AAA or other agencies for as little as $20. 
• Drivers under 20 are considered “Young drivers” and will be required to purchase additional insurance.

If all of these conditions are met, then you can book your car and know that you will not have any trouble when it comes time to receive your vehicle. Upon receipt of the car, you will have to pay the rental fee by cash or credit card, as well as make an insurance deposit.  

Yes, the Vignette for Austrian highways is included in the price. The Austrian vignette is valid on all Austrian highways, with the exception of road sections with separate payment which are: A9 Pyhrn motorway Gleinalm and Bosrucktunnel, A 10 Tauern motorway Tauern and Katschberg Tunnel, A11 Karawanken motorway, A13 Brenner motorway, S16 Arlberg expressway.