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Hertz Car Rental in Klagenfurt Airport
Klagenfurt is one of those cities where you don’t want to lose time waiting. Whether you’re headed into the lakeside charm of the city or planning a drive along the Carinthian Alps, car rental at Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) gives you the freedom to move on your own terms.
With car rental at Klagenfurt Airport through Hertz, you can collect your rental vehicle right after landing and be on your way within minutes. No need to navigate shuttle schedules or long waits for taxis. The airport’s compact layout makes the transition from baggage claim to driver’s seat quick and easy.
Planning day trips? Getting a car hire at Klagenufurt Airport means you’re just minutes from the A2 Süd Autobahn and local scenic routes leading to Wörthersee, Velden, and the Slovenian border. If your itinerary includes several towns, lakes, or business stops across Carinthia, a Hertz car rental gives you full control over how much you explore each day.
Here are a few quick drive times from Klagenfurt Airport:
- Klagenfurt City Centre is roughly 10–12 minutes away by car
- Wörthersee Lakefront is around 20 minutes west via the A2
- Minimundus & Europapark are a 10–15 minute drive from the airport
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Location Information
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Collecting and Returning Your Car
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FAQs about car hire
Pick-up locations information
Klagenfurt Airport
Mo 0800-1800, Tu-Fr 0900-1800, Sa 0900-1700, Su 1000-1700 1930-2030.
Alpe Adria, Klagenfurt, 9020, Austria
Pickup and return of your rental car
Where is the Hertz car hire desk located?
To get to your car hire in Klagenfurt Airport, you can find the Hertz car Hire Desk is just outside of the Arrival on the right-hand side, follow the signs “car-rental”
How to get to the Hertz Rental Car Park from the airport?
The Hertz car park is located outside of the car rental hire counter 50 meters outside on the right-hand side, follow the signs.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
It takes around 15 Minutes to drive from Klagenfurt Airport to the City Center of Klagenfurt.
Leave the Airport from the left on to the Flughafenstraße. After the first traffic light, turn left and join the St. Veiter Straße, it will lead you to the city center of Klagenfurt after 4 kilometers.
What Cars Can I Hire at Klagenfurt Airport?
Hertz car rental at Klagenfurt Airport makes your trip through Carinthia more convenient by offering vehicles suited to a range of travel styles. Whether you're heading into the city, planning lakeside visits, or driving into the mountains, you’ll find a rental that fits your plans.
While vehicle availability may vary by season and booking date, these are the main types you’ll typically find:
- Compact and Economy Cars: Ideal for short urban drives, quick hotel transfers, and finding parking easily in Klagenfurt’s central areas.
- Sedans: A good choice for highway comfort and extra luggage space—perfect for trips toward Wörthersee or Villach.
- SUVs: Great for elevated driving positions and longer journeys across hilly or rural terrain. Offers more room for families or equipment.
- MPVs (Multi-Purpose Vehicles): Ideal for family travel or small groups, with flexible seating and ample boot space for bags or sports gear.
- Vans: Useful for transporting larger groups or bulkier equipment, such as ski gear or musical instruments, if you're touring Austria.
- Premium Models: Executive sedans and luxury SUVs are often available for those prioritizing comfort or traveling on business.
Electric Car Rental at Klagenfurt Airport
No matter if you're staying in Klagenfurt or heading out to explore the lakes, hills, or towns of southern Austria, choosing an electric car rental at Klagenfurt Airport is a smart, future-forward option to explore most of Austria.
Hertz at Klagenfurt offers a growing selection of electric and hybrid vehicles, giving you a quieter and cleaner way to travel right from the moment you leave the lot on St. Ruprechter-Strasse 12.
Klagenfurt and its surrounding region have steadily expanded public EV infrastructure, with charging stations near Wörthersee, Villach, and along A2/A10 corridors. That means you can plan drives with confidence, knowing you’ll find a charging point when needed.
Electric and hybrid rentals are especially well-suited to city commutes, business trips, and leisure travel that values low emissions and a smooth ride, without compromising on range or comfort.
Returning the vehicle at Klagenfurt Airport
If you have completed your trip and want to return your car hire at Klagenfurt Airport, please follow the instructions below:
Where to return your hired car?
Return the car hire at the car rental parking space in the designated Hertz parking spaces, the same parking lot, where you have picked it up.
What to do when you return your hired car?
After you have parked the Hertz car Hire at the designated Hertz parking space, bring the key to our counter and hand it over to our employee, if the counter is closed, please leave the key in our marked key box.
Value Added Services (VAS) – Enhance your rental experience
Getting a car rental at Klagenfurt Airport? Pick from a large range of Value Added Services (VAS) offered by Hertz.
These services are designed to make your trip safer, simpler, and more enjoyable. Offered add-ons provide extra protection and comfort, so you can travel around Klagenfurt with peace of mind.
Available VAS products include:
- SuperCover: Removes the excess and provides full protection against collision, theft, and damage.
- Theft Protection (TP): Reduce your liability in case the vehicle is stolen.
- Infant seats: Secure seating for babies under one year old.
- Child seats: Forward-facing seats for young children.
- Booster seats: Enhanced safety for older children.
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): Reduces liability in case of damage to or loss of the rental vehicle.
Explore Places Within 30 Miles of Klagenfurt Airport
Lake Wörthersee
7 to 10 miles from Klagenfurt Airport (approx)
368 parking spots (approx)
25 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open daily 9 AM to 6 PM
One of Austria’s most famous lakes, Wörthersee is beloved for its warm waters, scenic promenades, and charming lakeside towns like Velden and Pörtschach. It’s ideal for swimming, boating, dining at lakeside cafés, or a relaxed stroll along scenic paths.
Maria Saal Cathedral
- 9 miles from Klagenfurt Airport (approx)
- 432 parking spots (approx)
- 6 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily 9 AM to 7 PM
A Romanesque-Gothic church with deep cultural significance and stunning frescoes. It's a peaceful and historic stop, great for architecture and history lovers.
Reptilienzoo Happ (Happ Reptile Zoo)
- 4.5 miles from Klagenfurt Airport (approx)
- 628 parking spots (approx)
- 13 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily 9 AM to 6 PM
Austria’s largest reptile zoo, home to snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and even insects. Ideal for families and kids, and located next to Minimundus.
Hertz Car Hire FAQs – Klagenfurt Airport
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Benefits from day one.
- Up to 10% off the base rate on rentals in select countries
Up to 10% discount applies to base rates in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Benelux. 5% applies for the rest of the world. The discount applies to the base rate quoted (excluding taxes and any other charges). It does not apply to affiliated rates or rates that are already discounted.
- Add your spouse as a second driver without an extra fee
- Earn points redeemable toward free rental days and upgrades
Points are earned on per day time and mileage charges only. Free rental days cover base rate (time and mileage) only. Taxes, optional extras and any other fees are excluded. One-car-class upgrade applies to Compact, Intermediate, Standard & Full-size rentals with a maximum upgrade to a Premium. Additional terms and exclusions apply
- Skip the counter and go straight to your car
You can skip the counter once your membership is activated after your first rental. Available at select locations only.
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