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What is the cheapest car rental company in Vienna?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Vienna came from National (€10/day), Enterprise (€12/day) and Europcar (€12/day). The cheapest of all was National, Schwechat AT, Mietwagenzentrum Objekt 134/P4, 1300 Wien, Austria — about 3.3 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Vienna?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Vienna, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Vienna car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Vienna?
Mini car hire in Vienna typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €11 per day — roughly 35% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 57% cheaper than the average car hire in Vienna.
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Penalties for traffic offences in Vienna
In Austria there are no uniform penalties for breaches of traffic regulations. Each region of the country has different penalties. Police officers have the right to issue on-the-spot fines. If you have rented a car in Vienna and commit a traffic offence, you will be issued an official receipt. If the fine is a large amount, you will be asked to pay a deposit and settle the balance within 14 days. The amount of the fine is often at the discretion of the police, depending on the specific road conditions.
Traffic offences and penalties| Traffic offences | On-the-spot fines (€) | Court fines (€) |
| Driving on the hard shoulder | 7 | 10 to 40 |
| Ignoring stop lines | 36 | 30 to 60 |
| Violating traffic rules (overtaking, changing direction, signalling, etc.) | 21 | 36 to 42 |
| Creating an obstruction to other cars when overtaking | 21 | 36 to 80 |
| Prohibited overtaking | 36 | 50 to 70 |
| Railway crossing violations | 36 | 58 to 100 |
| Failing to give way | 21 | 70 |
| Driving through a red traffic light | 36 | 58 to 70 |
| Driving through an amber traffic light | 21 | 36 to 42 |
| Throwing litter from the vehicle onto the road | 7 | 40 |
| Using fog lights when visibility is good | 21 | 36 to 60 |
| Failure to maintain a minimum distance to the vehicle in front | - | 36 to 2180 |
| Driving on a motorway without a vignette | 120 | 300 to 3000 |
| Exceeding the parking time or parking in the wrong place | 36 | - |
| Switching off the headlights when visibility is poor | 21 | - |
| Violation of child restraint requirements | 35 | - |
| Failure to fasten seatbelts (passenger or driver seatbelt) | 35 | - |
| Using a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving | 50 | - |
The amount of any speeding penalty depends on how the offence was recorded – by radar or by a police officer.
Speeding fines in Vienna| Speeding | Radar (€) | Police officer (€) |
| 20 km/h or less | 29-50 | 21 |
| 20 to 30 km/h | 50-72 | 29-36 |
| 30 to 40 km/h | 70-160 | 70 |
| 40 km/h and above | 150-2180 and a driving ban from 6 weeks and above | - |
| Speeding | Radar (€) | Police officer (€) |
| 20 km/h or less | 29-50 | 21 |
| 20 to 30 km/h | 50-90 | 29-36 |
| 30 to 40 km/h | 140-300 | 70 |
| 40 km/h and above | 150-2180 and a driving ban from 6 weeks and above | - |
| Speeding | Radar (€) | Police officer (€) |
| 10 km/h or less | 30 | 20 |
| 20 km/h or less | 45 | 35 |
| 20 to 30 km/h | 60 | 50 |
| 30 to 40 km/h | 70-160 | 70 |
| 40 km/h and above | 150-2180 and a driving ban from 6 weeks and above | - |
Speed limits
There are standard speed limits for vehicles across Austria:
- 50 km/h in built-up areas;
- 80 km/h on country roads;
- 100 km/h on motorways.
The minimum permitted speed on expressways is 60 km/h. If you have rented a car in Vienna with studded tyres, you may drive on main roads at up to 100 km/h, and on other routes at up to 80 km/h.
Parking
On almost all streets in Vienna, parking is chargeable and time-limited. Below are the rates:
- free of charge if parking for 10 minutes or less
- 1 euro for 30 minutes
- 2 euros for 1 hour
- 3 euros for 1 hr 30 min
- 4 euros for 2 hours.
If you want to park your car for a longer period, it is better to use underground garages (about 25 euros per day) or P+R car parks (3 euros per day).
Permissible blood alcohol levels
The maximum permissible blood alcohol level for driving in Vienna is 0.49 ‰. For drivers with less than 2 years of driving experience, the limit is 0.1 ‰. Exceeding these levels incurs the following severe penalties:
| Drink driving (from 0.5‰ to 0.79 ‰) | a fine of 300 to 3700 euros; repeated offence – referral to a psychologist (200 euros) |
| Drink driving (from 0.8‰ to 1.19 ‰) | a fine of 800 to 3700 euros and a driving ban for 1 month; repeated offence – a fine and a driving ban for 3 months |
| Drink driving (from 1.2‰ to 1.59 ‰) | a fine of 1200 to 4400 euros and a driving ban for 4 months |
| Drink driving (above 1.6 ‰) | a fine of 1600 to 5900 euros and a driving ban for six months |
| Refusal to take a blood or breath test for alcohol | a fine of 1600 to 5900 euros and a driving ban for six months |
Fuel cost
If you have rented a car in Vienna, you can refuel at any local filling station selling unleaded petrol (98 and 95) and diesel fuel. The sale of leaded fuel is prohibited. There are also some gas stations, but they are few. You may carry no more than 10 litres of fuel in cans.
Average fuel cost in Vienna| Petrol 95 | 1.42 euros |
| Petrol 98 | 1.55 euros |
| Diesel fuel | 1.36 euros |
Toll roads
In Austria, using some highways, motorways and special road sections is chargeable (vignette). Depending on the type, drivers can use toll roads within a certain period of time.
Cost of vignettes:- 8.30 euros for 10 days
- 24.20 euros for 60 days;
- 80.60 euros for 365 days.
You can buy a vignette at some filling stations in Austria and bordering countries. It must be affixed to the car before you drive onto a toll road.
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What drivers say about Vienna
"We liked the quick pick-up in Vienna and the car was clean and economical for our weekend. Staff were friendly and explained the insurance well. Only downside: the deposit refund took longer than promised, which was a bit stressful after our trip."
"Excellent, smooth rental in Vienna, great car and staff."
"I visited Vienna with a friend and the rental worked perfectly for us. The office was easy to find at the airport, paperwork was quick and the car almost new. Staff patiently answered our questions about crossing borders and returning after hours. Would happily rent again."