Car Hire Austria: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Austria" or a specific city (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, etc.) as your pickup location, choose the rental dates, and click "Search". Compare offers from different companies by price and terms, choose the best option, and complete the booking online. You will then receive a confirmation email with a voucher for pickup.

Car rental offices are at major airports (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt), main railway stations like Vienna Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Innsbruck, and throughout city centres. They are also available in popular tourist destinations such as Zell am See, Kitzbühel, St. Anton, and the Tyrol region.

To rent a car, you will need a valid driver's licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver's name, and your booking voucher.

The minimum age is usually 18-21, but many companies require drivers to be 23-25 for certain vehicles, especially luxury, sports, or larger cars.

Yes, most companies allow one-way rentals within Austria (e.g., Vienna to Salzburg, Innsbruck to Graz) for a fee that varies by distance. International one-way rentals to neighbouring countries (Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary) are often possible but may have higher fees. Always check cross-border policies when booking.

Yes, Austria requires a vignette (Vignette/Pickerl) to drive on motorways. Digital vignettes cost €11.50 for 10 days, €28.90 for 2 months, or €96.40 for 1 year. Most rental companies include the vignette or charge a fee for it. Some alpine tunnels and mountain passes, like Brenner Pass, Tauern Tunnel, and Karawanken Tunnel, have separate tolls paid at toll stations.

Austria hosts all major international and local car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Alamo, National, Buchbinder, Megadrive, and local Austrian operators.

Popular drives include Vienna (imperial palaces), Salzburg (Mozart’s birthplace, Sound of Music sites), Innsbruck (alpine capital), Hallstatt (lakeside village), Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Zell am See and alpine lakes, Wachau Valley (Danube wine region), Graz, Tyrol ski resorts (St. Anton, Kitzbühel, Ischgl), Salzkammergut lakes, Melk Abbey, Dürnstein, and the Austrian Alps. Austria’s excellent roads make exploring by car a pleasure.

Yes, FindYCar offers car rentals in Austria without a deposit. Use the "No deposit" filter when searching for a vehicle. Since these options are limited, it is recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred vehicle.

Most rental companies in Austria require a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. However, FindYCar offers some vehicles that can be booked using a debit card. To find these options, select the "Debit card" filter when searching for a car.

Yes, child seats are available with most rental cars in Austria. You can add a child seat (infant seat, toddler seat, or booster seat) when making your booking through FindYCar.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car rentals in Austria. The most common options are weekly or monthly rentals, which often come with discounted rates compared to daily rentals.

Prices vary by season, car class, and rental length: economy cars around €30-55/day, compact cars €35-65/day, sedans/SUVs €60-120/day, and luxury vehicles €150-400/day.

You can cancel your booking through your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Cancellation policies depend on the rental company and booking type. Most bookings allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.