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Driving in Vienna: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card to rent a car in Vienna.
You may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your license isn't in English or German. Rental companies also ask for matching ID and a credit card when you collect the car.
Navigating city driving
The road layout is orderly, and signs are easy to follow.
Vienna has clear lanes, trams, and many bike paths. Traffic usually moves at a steady pace. Navigation apps help you avoid pedestrian zones in the old town and guide you through one-way streets.
Tolls, emissions zones, and charges
Austria uses a prepaid highway permit called a vignette.
Most rental cars already include a vignette, but check before driving on highways. Vienna also has rules for older vehicles in certain areas, though standard rental cars usually meet the requirements for driving around the city.
Parking your car in Vienna
Short-stay parking zones cover much of the city center.
You'll often need to pay using an app or ticket machine. Park-and-ride sites on the edge of the city are cheaper and simple to use. Hotels may offer parking, but spaces can be limited in busy areas.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find, and EV charging stations in Vienna are widespread.
Gas stations are easy to find, and some stay open late. Vienna has many charging points across central and suburban areas. Apps like PlugShare and WienMobil help you locate available chargers for your journey.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers follow rules closely, and traffic feels well-organized.
Trams, cyclists, and pedestrians all share central areas, so intersections need extra care. Speed limits are enforced, and drivers keep a steady pace. Stay alert for bike lanes, especially when turning at busy intersections.
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The most popular car rental companies in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyWheego
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price71 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Vienna

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Vienna that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Vienna for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Vienna avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Vienna, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Vienna car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Vienna will set you back around 71 € per day or 16 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Vienna is an intermediate crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Vienna are currently Dryyve and Wheego.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Vienna is currently October.
On average, around 16 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Vienna is 14 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Vienna for a whole month is 1.480 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Vienna, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Vienna that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Vienna.
Most places – Vienna included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 5 € per day. The average price per day is around 71 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Wheego, U-Save and Dryyve offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Vienna.