Innsbruck car hires from £32/day

Depending on what your travel plans involve, you would be quite comfortable in a smaller economy compact or saloon around the city of Innsbruck during the spring and summer months. If you have plans to explore the surrounding mountainous region, a 4x4 is a better car hire choice in Innsbruck, offering you that extra power where needed, as well as more space for larger travelling groups.

In Innsbruck, the speed limit is gauged by kilometres rather than miles. When you are travelling in urban areas, ensure you do not exceed 50km/h (31 mph) and on country roads keep your speed down to 100km/h (62mph). When on the motorways, you can take your speed up to 130km/h (80mph). Traffic laws are very strict in Austria in general and there is a zero-tolerance policy towards indiscretions. With many traffic cameras set up along urban roads and motorways, it is always best to obey the traffic rules at all times.

There are a great deal of parking spaces in which to safely leave your car hire in Innsbruck. The city itself is known as a fee-based parking city, but there are select times that you may leave your car on the street if the signage allows it. Make note of the signs in the area before leaving your car, or you may come back to a ticket. There are a vast number of car parks around the city that have affordable rates, such as Europahaus Garage in Brunecker Street, offering parking for around €2.60 (£2.25) per hour or City Garage in the heart of the Innsbruck, which offers a great deal at around €1.20 (£1) flat rate. Most hotels and accommodation will offer free parking.

On average a car hire in Innsbruck costs £48 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at MAGGIORE (£32/day), Thrifty (£35/day) and MEGADRIVE (£39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at MAGGIORE Furstenweg Nr. 180 Parkhaus / Parking House, Arrival Hall null (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Innsbruck is £5.54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £66 and £89, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Innsbruck.

Car hire companies onsite at Kranebitten airport include MEGADRIVE, Sixt, Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, MAGGIORE, Thrifty, FLIZZR and BUCHBINDER.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kranebitten airport to off-airport locations include MEGADRIVE, Sixt, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and BUCHBINDER.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Innsbruck costs £93 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Innsbruck costs £71 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Innsbruck costs £101 per day, on average.

In Innsbruck, cars are most frequently hired at MEGADRIVE INNSBRUCK AIRPORT Furstenweg Nr 180 (2 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Innsbruck costs £337 per week (£48 per day).

On average a car hire in Innsbruck costs £1,443 per month (£48 per day).

Most car hire providers in Innsbruck offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Innsbruck, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

After organising your cheap car hire in Innsbruck, getting to other places nearby on memorable day trips is a great plan. Firstly, head north to Kufstein in only 55 minutes, a medieval town that’s well worth the visit. You can also reach Salzburg in just over 2 hours, and even Munich in Germany is only 2 hours away by car.

For a range of vehicles for cheap car hire in Innsbruck, you’ll find that there are plenty of options for vehicles such as compact cars, saloons, SUVs, and even commercial vans. For a diverse range of these vehicles, the best equipped is Hertz, SIXT, and Thrifty.