Can I drive the rental car from Austria to other countries?

Yes, cross-border travel is permitted but requires written authorisation from Klass Wagen at least 48 hours before departure. A cross-border fee applies to cover additional insurance and taxes. From Austria, cross-border travel is permitted only to: Hungary, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Poland, Montenegro, North Macedonia (FYROM), Romania, and Slovenia.

What documents do I need to rent a car in Vienna?

To collect your car at Vienna (VIE), bring: Valid passport or EU identity card Original driver's licence (held for at least 12 months) Physical credit card (Visa or Mastercard) in the main driver's name If your licence is not in the Roman alphabet, an official translation is required. Non-EU licence holders typically need an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside their original licence.

What is the deposit policy in Austria?

In Austria, a refundable security deposit is held on a credit card at pick-up for all Basic rentals — typically EUR 2,100 to EUR 3,800 depending on the vehicle category. This is a hold, not a charge, and is released after the vehicle is returned without damage. To rent without a deposit, select Klass Total Cover during booking. The deposit requirement drops to zero.

How to find our shuttle at Vienna Airport (VIE)?

Once you arrive at Vienna Airport (VIE), collecting your luggage and reaching our shuttle is simple. After collecting your luggage and requesting the shuttle, follow the Charter Bus signs to the Charter Bus parking area next to the train station. Our Klass Wagen shuttle will pick you up there and take you directly to our office. For step-by-step instructions and more detailed guidance, please see our Shuttle Car section.

Are automatic cars available in Vienna?

Yes. Automatic transmission vehicles are available at Vienna Airport (VIE), including Volkswagen T-Cross, Vw Polo, Peugeot 3008. Availability varies by season — we recommend selecting your transmission preference at the time of booking to guarantee availability.

Rent a car with Klass Wagen and explore Vienna.

Rent a car in Vienna

Free shuttle from Vienna International Airport (VIE). Transparent pricing, full insurance options, and 24/7 support. Your Austrian adventure starts here.

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Choose Your Rental Car in Vienna

All vehicles include basic CDW. Available in manual and automatic transmission — select the right car for city driving or Austrian motorways.

Compact SUV Automatic

Guaranteed 2026 model Volkswagen T-Roc available for rent at Klass Wagen

Volkswagen T-roc 2026

5
5
A
2
AC

From

€6.80/day

in Bucharest - Otopeni, September

Available Now

Compact SUV

Ford Puma Manual

or similar

5
5
M
2
AC

From

€2.90/day

in Bucharest - Otopeni, September

Available Now

Small

Peugeot 208

or similar

5
5
M
2
AC

From

€1.00/day

in Bucharest - Otopeni, September

Available Now

Large SUV Automatic

Peugeot 3008 available for rent at Klass Wagen

Peugeot 3008 Automatic

or similar

5
5
A
2
AC

From

€38.00/day

Available Now

New and Well - Maintained Cars

Regularly Serviced

Unlimited mileage with Klass Total cover

Freedom to explore

Replacement vehicle

Within country in 4hrs

Klass Total Cover Insurance

Covers all parts of the car - 0 Deposit

24/7 roadside assistance

You are covered

New and Well - Maintained Cars

Regularly Serviced

Unlimited mileage with Klass Total cover

Freedom to explore

Replacement vehicle

Within country in 4hrs

Klass Total Cover Insurance

Covers all parts of the car - 0 Deposit

Car Hire Prices at Vienna Airport (VIE)

Starting from EUR 18/day — all rates include basic CDW. No extras added at the counter.

What's included in every rental:

Basic Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
Third-party liability insurance
Free airport shuttle (VIE pickup and drop-off)
24/7 customer support
No booking fees

See our Insurance and Coverage overview for full details.

Explore Vienna with a Rental Car

A rental car is the most flexible way to explore Vienna and the surrounding region. Looking for car hire in Vienna? After you arrive at Vienna Airport (VIE), Klass Wagen's free shuttle takes you to our nearby office, where you can collect your rental car at our Vienna car rental location — and within minutes of landing, you're already on the road.

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, seen by tourists with a car hire.

Why Visit Vienna by Car?

Vienna's most rewarding destinations sit beyond the city centre, and the Wachau Valley towns along the Danube aren't quickly reached by public transport. With car hire in Vienna, you're free to explore beyond the city — the Wachau Valley and riverside Dürnstein are about an hour and ten minutes away, Melk Abbey is roughly an hour and fifteen, and the alpine scenery of the Semmering region is around the same distance.

Bratislava sits just over an hour east, across the Slovak border. Within the city, having a car makes Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, and both sides of the Danube easy to reach on your own schedule.

Belvedere Palace in Vienna, accessible via Klass Wagen car hire.

Airport Shuttle Service

Klass Wagen provides a free shuttle between Vienna Airport (VIE) and our Vienna office. The shuttle runs 24/7 and departs roughly every 20 minutes. The journey from the VIE terminal to our office takes about 12 minutes.

On departure, the same shuttle returns you to the terminal in time for your flight. Please note the shuttle operates from Vienna Airport only.

If you cannot locate the bus, call us on +4314360180.

For pickup instructions and to arrange your transfer, see our Shuttle Car section.

Popular Attractions Near Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace — the former Habsburg summer residence, with sprawling formal gardens and the hilltop Gloriette. Park nearby and spend the morning in the grounds.

The Belvedere — Baroque palace complex housing the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, with sweeping views over the city skyline.

Day Trips from Vienna

Destination	Drive from VIE	Why go
Dürnstein (Wachau Valley)	~1 hr 10 min	Riverside wine town, castle ruins, Danube views
Melk	~1 hr 15 min	UNESCO Wachau, monumental Baroque Benedictine abbey
Semmering	~1 hr 15 min	Alpine mountain scenery and historic railway
Bratislava (Slovakia)	~1 hr	Compact riverside capital, just across the border
Graz	~2 hr	Austria's second city, old town and modern art

Explore Vienna and surroundings with comfortable car

Why rent a car with Klass Wagen in Vienna?

Not all car hire companies in Vienna, Austria, offer the same experience. Klass Wagen is Europe's leading independent car rental company, recognised at the World Travel Awards 2025 — and every location, including Vienna, runs on the same transparent, stress-free standard.

Transparent Insurance Options

Our coverage is part of your rental contract, not a third-party policy you’d need to claim back after a problem. With Klass Total Cover, your deposit drops to zero — no credit card hold, no financial exposure at pick-up.

Upgrade to Klass Total Cover from EUR 21/day.

No Cover	Klass Total Cover
Credit Card Hold (Deposit) from €2,100 up to €3,800	Full cover, NO deposit
Pay in case of damage	No charge for damages
No Express pick-up	Express pick-up
Basic roadside assistance	Premium roadside assistance
Slow - car damage check	Fast - no damage check

Transparent Pricing, No Counter Surprises

Booking directly with Klass Wagen means the price you see includes insurance options and deposit requirements before you arrive. What you see is what you pay.

Unlimited Mileage

All Klass Wagen car hire rentals at Vienna Airport (VIE) include unlimited mileage — no per-kilometre charges, no daily distance cap.

24/7 Human Support — Including Vehicle Exchange

A real person, available at any hour. If something goes wrong with your vehicle in Vienna or anywhere on your route, we'll replace it within 4 hours.

A Modern, Well-Maintained Fleet

Our 7,000+ vehicle fleet is renewed annually, so you get a reliable car — not a high-mileage one that's been on the road for years. At Vienna (VIE), the fleet includes economy city cars, compact SUVs, and larger automatics, with both manual and automatic transmission available.