The Wachau Valley, along the Danube, is about an hour away: terraced vineyards, Melk Abbey, and the village of Dürnstein. Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is about an hour away; Budapest is about two and a half hours away. Before entering another country on the highway, check the local toll regulations.
About an hour southeast lies Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, surrounded by vineyards and reeds: a peaceful excursion, ideal in spring and autumn. To the south, the Semmering Pass offers a winding mountain road through woods, about an hour and a quarter from the city.
Salzburg is about a three-hour drive west on the highway. Along the way, you can stop at the Salzkammergut lakes, such as Hallstatt or St. Wolfgang, or continue on to Innsbruck and Tyrolean towns like Kitzbühel . You can return your car there without having to return to Vienna.
The Vienna State Opera, on the Ring Road, is one of the world's most famous opera houses, with a season that extends from autumn to early summer. Between January and the end of Carnival, Vienna experiences its ball season, including the famous Opera Ball. For a gala evening, we can deliver your car to your hotel in the afternoon; however, to reach the opera, it's often more convenient to walk or take a taxi, without worrying about parking.
Vienna is one of the few capitals with vineyards within the city limits. To the north, Grinzing and the surrounding neighborhoods are home to traditional wine taverns, called Heurigen. The road up to Kahlenberg offers sweeping views of the city and the Danube: a short drive, perfect before dinner.
In much of Vienna, street parking is paid and time-limited on weekdays. In central areas, it's best to use your hotel's garage or one of the underground parking lots near the Ring Road. Many upscale hotels offer valet parking; ask in advance if they accept larger vehicles like SUVs.
Can I drive to Bratislava or Budapest? Yes, and drop-off and pick-up can also take place in different countries. Check the tolls for the countries you pass through.
Can you deliver my car for an evening at the opera? Yes, at the hotel at a time of your choosing.
Can I return the car in Salzburg? Yes, or in another Austrian or European city.
Where can I leave my car downtown? In the hotel garage or in an underground parking lot.
Can I drive to Grinzing for dinner? Yes, but wine drinkers don't drive. For an evening at the Heurigen, choose who will drive in advance, or reach Grinzing by public transport or taxi.
How far is it from Wachau? About an hour's drive along the Danube.
Can I cancel my reservation? Yes, cancellation is free up to 72 hours before delivery. The model you choose is always guaranteed: you'll receive the exact car you booked.
In Vienna, we deliver to hotels, private addresses, and Schwechat Airport , which is less than 12 miles (20 km) from the city center and about twenty minutes away. Hotels along the Ringstrasse and in the first district are the most popular delivery locations.
To use Austrian motorways, you need a vignette , now also available in a digital version linked to your license plate. You can purchase one before entering the motorway, even for a few days, at petrol stations and sales points near the border. Some tunnels and Alpine sections have a separate toll, which is not included in the vignette.
In the city, the first district is largely pedestrianized, and the rest of the center has regulated parking. Here, too, the rule applies: a car is more useful for leaving Vienna than for driving through it.
For the city, a sporty city car or a compact sedan . For the Austrian Alps and snow, a luxury SUV with winter tires, a must during the cold season. For ball season, an opera at the Staatsoper, or a wedding, a supercar or a luxury sedan. For groups and delegations, a luxury van.
Bratislava is just under an hour away, Graz two, Budapest two and a half hours, Salzburg three, and Prague three and a half hours. Closer to home, the Wachau region along the Danube and the vineyards of Burgenland can be reached in half a day. We also deliver and collect from your destination city.
The ball season , between January and February, the Advent markets and New Year's Eve , and then the months between May and September. In winter, if your program includes the Alps, it's best to let us know in advance: there are fewer cars with winter tires.
Driver's license, ID or passport, and credit card in the driver's name. Non-EU customers can find details in the guide to documents, deposits, and insurance.
If you plan to enter Switzerland , Italy or Germany, please indicate this when requesting a quote.