Kitzbühel travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kitzbühel
With a population of 8,818, Kitzbühel is a must-see destination in Tirol, Austria. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kitzbühel has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kitzbühel
If you’re looking for affordable options, Berggasthaus Sonnbühel (Hahnenkamm 11) and Zuma – Weisses Roessl Kitzbühel (Bichlstraße 5) are great picks.
When to visit Kitzbühel
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kitzbühel in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 172 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kitzbühel, with an average rainfall of 67 mm.
How to Get to Kitzbühel
Plane
Although Kitzbühel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG), which is located 37 miles from Kitzbühel. The shortest flight to Kitzbühel from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Kitzbühel, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kitzbühel to Vienna takes 2h 18m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about £42 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Kitzbühel is called Kitzbühel, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kitzbühel is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 40 miles from Kitzbühel. You’ll find branches of Alamo and MEGADRIVE , among others, in Salzburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitzbühel, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and BlaBlaBus. From Munich, the bus ride to Kitzbühel takes 130 miles and will cost you around £16. From Vienna, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 220 miles. Kitzbühel’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kitzbühel
Where to stay in Kitzbühel
From 5-star hotels such as the Tennerhof Gourmet & Spa de Charme Hotel - Relais & Châteaux to great affordable options like the Ferienhotel Alpenhof, Kitzbühel offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £232 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kitzbühel
Most booked hotels in Kitzbühel
Hiring a car in Kitzbühel
Expect to pay £1.45 per litre in Kitzbühel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.31 and £23.08. The most frequently booked car type in Kitzbühel is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.