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RENT A CAR IN AUSTRIA
Austria is a country with rich history, beautiful places and exceptional traditions which offer the opportunity for unique activities. November to April is awesome in Austria, especially for all winter sports lovers. Of course, Vienna, Salzburg and the rest of Austria is packed with travellers, who have on their bucket list the breathtaking Alpine scenery, all year long. About 60% of the total area of Austria is covered with the Alps and other smaller mountains, while to the east lays the valley of the Danube. The Danube River has a length of 350 km in Austrian soil. Austria is a relatively small country, so it's pretty convenient to discover it from north to south and from east to west by car. The official language is German however in different regions of the country locals speak Slovenian, Croatian and Hungarian. The currency of Austria is the Euro and the capital city is Vienna.
Once you arrive to Austria by airplane or by train, rent a car and check all main attractions. Austria is conveniently located in the heart of Europe and shares borders with eight countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia and Lichtenstein. If you decide to travel by air, there are direct and connected flights to Vienna airport from all over the world. Also, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz have international airports, as well as Linz and Klagenfurt. In case you decide to hit one of the well-
With the exception of Vienna's city center where it's better to use public transport, the easiest, fastest and cheapest option to explore Austria is by car. Globocars.com offers you a countless collection of all types of vehicles and the ability to pick up the car of your preference from your arrival point whether that's an airport or a train station of any city. Austria's road network is of excellent quality thanks to frequent maintenance and improvement works. Traffic signs are in German, but easily understandable to find your way. The high level of the transport network extends from Austria to all neighbour countries. All highways and roads with the sign "S" have tolls. You should buy a special sticker, a vignette freeway which is a form of registration fees and stick it to the windscreen of the car. The vignette freeway is available at any gas station, post office or the Austrian Automobile Clubs. In case you rent a car at a neighbour country, you should ask for this sticker at the car rental agency.
The cost of the sticker is: a) for 12 months (private cars and mobile homes) 85.70 Euros and for motorcycles 34.10 Euros b) for 2 months (private cars and mobile homes) 25.70 Euros and for motorcycles 12.90 Euros and c) for 10 days (private cars and mobile homes) 8.80 Euros and for motorcycles 5.10 Euros.
Austria is an ideal destination for family vacations. It offers unique caves, castles, palaces, waterfalls, lakes and zoos. Discover all amazing areas and experience truly unforgettable moments. The best way to travel around this country is to hire a car and see the sights, including the fascinating western provinces and dreamlike cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Tyrol and Innsbruck. Hit the road and find your favorite place to practice your favorite winter sport, taste the notorious sachertorte, visit Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a concert of classical music or relax at Stadtpark.
