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Car hire Salzburg

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Car hire Salzburg

EasyTerra Car Hire Salzburg is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies so as a customer you can always book your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in Salzburg

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Salzburg

Car rental offers in Salzburg

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Salzburg.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Salzburg

Below are the car rental companies in Salzburg with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Alamo

    9.4 (8619)
    From £ 27 / day
  • Europcar

    8.6 (8061)
    From £ 33 / day
  • Avis

    8.2 (5940)
    From £ 41 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.2 (1921)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Buchbinder

    8 (534)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.9 (3331)
    No rates available
  • Megadrive

    7.9 (443)
    From £ 26 / day
  • InterRent

    7.7 (5827)
    No rates available
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    7.6 (761)
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    7.5 (5438)
    From £ 37 / day
  • Global Rent a Car

    7.2 (140)
    No rates available
  • Sixt

    6.9 (3316)
    From £ 38 / day
  • Budget

    6.8 (9604)
    From £ 31 / day
  • Hertz

    6.7 (6852)
    From £ 40 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • addCarRental

    7.2 (104)
    No rates available
  • Active Car Rental

    8 (465)
    No rates available
  • Edel & Stark

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • Flizzr

    6.9 (305)
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Salzburg

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Salzburg

EasyTerra Car Hire Salzburg compares prices of car hire companies at the following locations:

Ferdinand Porsche Straße 7
Gnigler Straße 12

Location information for Salzburg

Introduction

Salzburg is the fourth city of Austria and the capital city of the eponymous state. The city center with its lovely buildings in baroque style is world-famous. In 1997 it was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Furthermore, Salzburg is known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Population

The population of Salzburg has increased by about 50% over the last 50 years. The city currently has 150,000 inhabitants.

Location

Salzburg is located along the river of Salzach, on the north side of the Alps, south of the city the high Alp peaks arise and to the north lies the hilly landscape of Oberösterreich. Salzburg lies 150 kilometers east of Munich and 300 kilometers west of the Austrian capital city Vienna.

Economy

With more than four million annual visitors, tourism is one of the pillars of Salzburg's economy, but also financial services are well represented, as well as the energy supply and mining industry.

Furthermore, Salzburg is an important education center with a public university, a medical university (private) and a conservatory. Due to this broad knowledge offer, Salzburg has developed itself into a high-tech center.

Airports

The airport of Salzburg is named after the most famous inhabitant of the city, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The airport is situated well over 3 kilometers southwest of Salzburg.

Public transport

In the center of Salzburg there are both trolley buses and normal buses, there are 20 lines in total and the buses run very frequent.

For destinations further away there is a system of citytracks, the so-called S-Bahn. These leave every 30 minutes from the central station. Line S1 goes to the famous Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf.

The city has excellent train connections with Munich, Innsbruck, Zurich and Vienna, among which connects with the high-speed train ICE.

Traffic and parking

Driving around the center of Salzburg can be a frustrating matter. In addition you will miss so much of the city's places of interest. It is better to park your car in one of the parking garages. There is an electric information system that leads you to available parking spaces, this system starts on the highway near Salzburg.

To reduce car traffic, the city council stimulates the use of bicycles. At the Tourism Office there is a detailed bicycle map available with route suggestions and all the city's attractions.

Hotels

Salzburg has many hotels to offer. For a city of this size, it is quite special that there are as many as eight five-star hotels and more than 40 four-star hotels. The more traditional hotels are located in the center, the modern hotels are situated in the newer city district on the right bank of the Salzach.

External Sources

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Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    German
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Hire the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Hire at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
  • Buchbinder
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Megadrive
  • InterRent
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Thrifty
  • Global Rent a Car
  • Sixt
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • National Car Rental
  • addCarRental
  • Active Car Rental
  • Edel & Stark
  • Your Rent
  • Flizzr
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