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Hertz Car Rental at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport is where many trips begin, from classical city breaks to business travel across Austria and beyond. With Hertz car rental at Vienna Airport, you can step out of the terminal and get moving right away, without waiting on transfers or adjusting your plans around fixed schedules.
Picking up your Hertz car hire at Vienna Airport gives you full control from the first mile. Whether you’re heading straight into Vienna’s historic centre, driving toward nearby wine regions, or planning a longer journey to cities like Bratislava or Graz, having your own car makes the entire itinerary smoother.
Hertz offers a wide range of vehicles at Vienna Airport, so you can choose something that fits the way you travel. Compact cars for navigating the Ringstraße, roomy SUVs for family trips, or premium models for a more refined arrival.
You can reach several key spots in just a short drive:
- Vienna City Centre is about 20–25 minutes by car
- Belvedere Palace is roughly 15–20 minutes away
- Schönbrunn Palace can be reached in about 25–30 minutes
- Vienna Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) is around 20 minutes from the airport
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Location Information
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Collecting and Returning Your Car
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Travel Guide
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FAQs about car hire
Pick-up locations information
Vienna Airport
Mo-Fr 0700-2330, Sa 0800-2000, Su 0800-2300
Schwechat Airport, Vienna, 1300, Austria
Pickup and return of your rental car
Where is the Hertz car hire desk located?
The Hertz rental car desk is located in Parkhouse P4, ground floor, car rental center.
How to get to the Hertz Rental Car Park from the airport?
After landing and leaving the baggage area, you will enter the arrivals hall. There, follow the yellow signs P4.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
After leaving Vienna Airport (exit signs), follow the signs in Vienna and take the A4 motorway. Follow this for approximately 15 km towards Vienna. Then take the "Wien-Zentrum/Prater" exit and continue onto “Schüttelstraße”, from where you follow the signs towards "Stadtzentrum/Ringstraße". After a few minutes, you will reach Vienna city center.
What Cars Can I Hire at Vienna Airport?
Hertz car rental at Vienna Airport makes it easy to choose a vehicle that fits the way you plan to explore the city and its surroundings.
Whether you're heading straight into central Vienna, driving out to Schönbrunn, or beginning a wider journey across Austria, the fleet is designed to give you comfort, flexibility, and the right level of space.
Availability can vary by season, but these are the vehicle types you’ll typically find:
- Compact and economy cars: Ideal for navigating Vienna’s inner districts, handling tight city streets, and parking near the Ringstraße or major attractions.
- Sedans: A smooth, comfortable choice if you’re travelling with extra luggage or planning longer drives toward destinations like Bratislava, Melk, or the Wachau Valley.
- SUVs: Great for travellers who want more room and a higher driving position. SUVs are also a strong fit for regional day trips into the Vienna Woods or Lower Austria.
- MPVs: Perfect for families or small groups who need added flexibility for bags, strollers, or gear without compromising comfort.
- Vans: The right pick for larger groups or travellers transporting equipment and needing maximum passenger or cargo space.
- Premium vehicles: High-end sedans and SUVs offering upgraded interiors and a refined drive, popular for business trips and special occasions.
Electric Car Rental at Vienna Airport
Vienna is steadily becoming one of Europe’s more EV-friendly capitals, with charging stations expanding across shopping centres, car parks, residential areas, and major public transport nodes. This shift reflects how both locals and visitors are choosing quieter, low-emission ways to move around the city.
Because many Vienna itineraries naturally include longer stops, cafés, museums, concerts, or historic sites, charging often fits smoothly into your day without extra planning.
Hertz supports this growing preference by offering a range of electric and hybrid vehicles at Vienna Airport.
You can pick up an EV right after landing, set your route, and let charging blend into the pauses already built into your trip. With Hertz, choosing electric in Vienna feels practical, intuitive, and aligned with the city’s greener direction.
Returning the vehicle at Vienna Airport
Here is how you can return your car hire at Vienna Airport:
Where to return your hire car?
Take the exit in the direction of “Flughafen/Airport) and drive to parking garage P4. Follow the yellow “Car Rental Return” signs, which will direct you to the ground floor of building P4.
What to do when you return your hired car?
Once you arrive at the rental car park, you can drop off your car hire. Once here, the check-in agent team will collect your keys and inspect your vehicle.
Value Added Services (VAS) – Enhance your rental experience
Hoping to find a car rental at Vienna Airport that offers additional perks? 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 Vienna 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 Vienna Airport
Vienna City Centre (Innere Stadt)
11 miles from Vienna Airport (approx)
756 parking spots (approx)
8 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open daily
Vienna’s historic core is packed with landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, the State Opera, and pedestrian-friendly shopping streets. It’s the cultural heart of the city, filled with cafés, museums, and elegant architecture from the imperial era.
Belvedere Palace
- 12 miles from Vienna Airport (approx)
- 983 parking spots (approx)
- 18 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 9 AM to 6 PM
A stunning baroque complex made up of the Upper and Lower Belvedere, known for its manicured gardens and art collections. It houses Gustav Klimt’s "The Kiss", making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts. The palace grounds also offer relaxing walking paths and postcard-worthy views.
Prater & The Giant Ferris Wheel
- 12 miles from Vienna Airport (approx)
- 522 parking spots (approx)
- 42 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 10 AM to 7:45 PM
The Prater is Vienna’s massive urban park, home to the iconic Wiener Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel). Visitors come here for family-friendly rides, long leafy walking lanes, cycling paths, and traditional Austrian eateries. It’s one of the easiest attractions to reach from the airport.
Hertz Car Hire FAQs – Vienna 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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