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You're Going to Love Vienna

With 1.57 million inhabitants, Vienna is the most populous city in Austria. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vienna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Vienna

Innere Stadt is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Vienna. These include popular favourites such as Restaurant Opus - Hotel Imperial (Kärntner Ring 16), Dstrikt Steakhouse - The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna (Schubertring 5-7) and Leto Restaurant Bar (3 Schwertgasse). If you’re looking for affordable options, Peter Pane - Wien Mariahilferstraße (Mariahilfer Straße 127) and Hard Rock Cafe - Vienna (Rotenturmstr. 25) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hildebrandt Café (15-19 Laudongasse) and Donnersmarkt Restaurant (14 Parkring) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Vienna.

When to visit Vienna

Vienna in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£232
2 travellers
Flight to Vienna
3 nights at hotel
Vienna in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£232
2 travellers
Flight to Vienna
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vienna in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 67 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Vienna, with an average rainfall of 21 mm.

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How to Get to Vienna

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Vienna Airport (VIE), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vienna include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Vienna from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Vienna to Bratislava takes 1h 04m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Linz, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 22m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Vienna. Another popular train station is Vienna Hütteldorf, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vienna is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 156 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Salzburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Bratislava, the bus ride to Vienna takes 42 miles and will cost you around £13. From Linz, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 68 miles. The most popular bus station is Vienna Erdberg Station, located 2 miles from the city centre of Vienna. Vienna Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Vienna Airport (VIE), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vienna include American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways. The shortest flight to Vienna from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Vienna to Bratislava takes 1h 04m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Linz, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 22m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Vienna. Another popular train station is Vienna Hütteldorf, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vienna is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 156 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Salzburg.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Bratislava, the bus ride to Vienna takes 42 miles and will cost you around £13. From Linz, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 68 miles. The most popular bus station is Vienna Erdberg Station, located 2 miles from the city centre of Vienna. Vienna Central Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,773 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,323 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,635 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,299 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,854 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,180 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vienna

From 5-star hotels such as the The Leo Grand to great affordable options like the Hotel Donauwalzer, Vienna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £213 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include greet Wien City Nord and Aviano Boutiquehotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Vienna, with prices from £11 to £376 per night. Favoriten is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Vienna are about 45% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Innere Stadt - In Vienna’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Amauris Vienna - Relais & Châteaux, Boutique Hotel Nossek and Mercure Vienna First.

Wieden - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Saint Shermin, Hotel Kaiserhof Wien and Austria Trend Hotel beim Theresianum. The average nightly price for a double room in Wieden is £43.

Simmering - Plaza Inn Wien Gasometer, Jufa Hotel Wien City and Simm's Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Simmering will cost you about £56 per night.

Innere Stadt - In Vienna’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Amauris Vienna - Relais & Châteaux, Boutique Hotel Nossek and Mercure Vienna First.
Wieden - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Saint Shermin, Hotel Kaiserhof Wien and Austria Trend Hotel beim Theresianum. The average nightly price for a double room in Wieden is £43.
Simmering - Plaza Inn Wien Gasometer, Jufa Hotel Wien City and Simm's Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Simmering will cost you about £56 per night.
Most popular hotel in Vienna by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Vienna

Most booked hotels in Vienna

Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Austria Trend Hotel Schloss Wilhelminenberg
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Grand Ferdinand
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Heinhotel Vienna Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Das Reinisch Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+

Hiring a car in Vienna

Hiring a car in Vienna costs £22 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Vienna is the U-Save branch at Wien-Flughafen, which is 11 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Vienna.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Vienna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.53 and £20.71. The most frequently booked car type in Vienna is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 95% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Vienna costs £22 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Vienna is the U-Save branch at Wien-Flughafen, which is 11 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Vienna.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Vienna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.53 and £20.71. The most frequently booked car type in Vienna is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 95% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Vienna

Hertz

Hertz

Sixt

Sixt

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