Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sankt Pölten travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sankt Pölten

With a population of 49.001, Sankt Pölten is the largest city in Niederosterreich, Austria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sankt Pölten to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sankt Pölten in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sankt Pölten

Plane

Although Sankt Pölten doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vienna Airport (VIE), which is located 70 km from Sankt Pölten. Vienna Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sankt Pölten from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sankt Pölten is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 197 km from Sankt Pölten. You’ll find branches of Dryyve and Wheego, among others, in Salzburg.

Plane

Although Sankt Pölten doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vienna Airport (VIE), which is located 70 km from Sankt Pölten. Vienna Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sankt Pölten from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sankt Pölten is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 197 km from Sankt Pölten. You’ll find branches of Dryyve and Wheego, among others, in Salzburg.

Airports near Sankt Pölten

VIEVienna Intl
LNZLinz Hoersching
GRZGraz Thalerhof

Airlines serving Sankt Pölten

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,026 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,344 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sankt Pölten

Most booked hotels in Sankt Pölten

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Das Alfred
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Pension Elisabeth
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Sankt Pölten

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Sankt Pölten (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.04 and £24.05. The most frequently booked car type in Sankt Pölten is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Sankt Pölten (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.04 and £24.05. The most frequently booked car type in Sankt Pölten is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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