Mayrhofen travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mayrhofen
With a population of 3,869, Mayrhofen 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 Mayrhofen has to offer.
When to visit Mayrhofen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mayrhofen in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 149 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mayrhofen, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.
How to Get to Mayrhofen
Plane
Although Mayrhofen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Innsbruck Kranebitten (INN), which is located 41 km from Mayrhofen. The shortest flight to Mayrhofen from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Mayrhofen, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mayrhofen to Zurich takes 3h 34m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about £28 for a 4h 09m trip. The train station in Mayrhofen is called Mayrhofen im Zillertal, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Mayrhofen is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 114 km from Mayrhofen. You’ll find branches of Alamo and MEGADRIVE , among others, in Salzburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mayrhofen, including FlixBus, Lufthansa and Itabus. From Munich, the bus ride to Mayrhofen takes 225 km and will cost you around £18. From Salzburg, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 241 km.
Airlines serving Mayrhofen
Where to stay in popular areas of Mayrhofen
Most booked hotels in Mayrhofen
Hiring a car in Mayrhofen
Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Mayrhofen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.16 and £22.88. The most frequently booked car type in Mayrhofen is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.