Choose a Fleet That Fits Your Austria Journey
Explore a wide range of rental fleet that suits your route, group size, luggage, and driving plans, so every stage of the trip feels easier to manage.
Make Every Drive in Austria Smoother With Hertz
Austria has a way of making you want to drive. Longer. Further. Down roads you hadn’t planned on taking. Whether that looks like an Alpine pass at sunrise, a scenic drive through the Wachau Valley, a Salzkammergut lake route, or a weekend escape toward Tyrol, the right car from our car hire fleet makes the difference between a good trip and one you’ll be telling stories about for years.
Our car hire fleet covers every kind of traveller. From couples seeking something sleek and open-topped, to families who need serious boot space.
Compare your car hire options, find the vehicle type that fits your plans, and get ready to drive through one of Europe’s most scenic road trip destinations properly.
4x4
Some roads ask for a little more confidence. Our 4x4 car hire options are built for Austria’s mountain routes, winter getaways, ski resort drives, and scenic detours where extra control can make the journey feel easier. From Tyrol to Salzburg’s alpine roads, choose a 4x4 when your trip needs strength, stability, and the freedom to keep going when the route gets more interesting.
Rent a 4x4
Electric Vehicles
Clean air, zero guilt, and a drive so smooth it'll make every petrol car feel like hard work. Our EV car rental options are built for Austria, where charging access across cities, motorways, and popular travel routes makes sustainable travel feel easier than ever.
Rent an electric vehicle
Multiseater
When the whole group is coming, space becomes part of the experience. Hertz multiseater rental fleet is ideal for families, ski groups, wedding guests, or friends planning a longer Austrian road trip together. With room for passengers, luggage, coats, boots, and everything else that comes with a proper holiday, multiseaters make group travel feel simpler from the first kilometre.
Rent a multiseater
Standard Cars
Sometimes the best hire car is the one that simply fits the trip. Our standard cars rental are easy to drive, comfortable for longer journeys, and practical enough for city breaks, countryside routes, and airport-to-hotel transfers. Choose a standard car for Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, or a relaxed drive through Austria’s villages and valleys when you want everyday comfort without overthinking the booking.
Rent standard cars
Luxury Cars
Not every trip calls for practicality. Some can just be focused on class and impression. Our premium car rental fleet options are for the moments where the drive itself is part of the occasion. The anniversary trip to Salzburg, the business visit to Vienna that needs to land well, or simply the Kitzbühel holiday where you’ve decided to do it properly.
Rent luxury cars
SUVs
Better control, flexible luggage space, and more room for riders that feels like you’re on an expedition. Austria was built for SUVs, and our SUV car hire fleet has the options to prove it. Alpine routes, ski resorts, national parks, mountain detours, it fit all.
Rent a SUV
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Austria Car Rental FAQs
What do I need to bring to pick up my hire car in Austria?
You’ll need your valid driver’s licence, a passport or national ID, and a payment card in the main driver’s name. If your licence is not in English, German, or a Roman-script format, an International Driving Permit can be a useful addition. Always check your booking terms before collection.
Is everything in the Austria car rental fleet automatic?
No. Automatic transmission is available on selected car hire types in Austria, but manual vehicles are also common. If you prefer an automatic, choose that option while booking so your hire car fits the way you like to drive.
Can I book a rental car in Austria for longer than a few weeks?
Absolutely. Our flexible car rental options in Austria include monthly hire, ideal for extended holidays, business stays, longer Alpine trips, or travel plans that need proper wheels for more than a few days. Rates can get more competitive the longer you go. Book your car rental online to explore the options, or get in touch, and we’ll help you find the right fit for your trip length.