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Salzburg, Austria car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Salzburg, Austria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

Most popular company

DRYYVE

Price of petrol per litre

R30,66

Average price per day

R1 072

Cheapest price per day

R1 072

Cheapflights insights for Salzburg car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Salzburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Salzburg?

Book your car hire in Salzburg 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R968/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 310% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Salzburg?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Salzburg is MEGADRIVE (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Salzburg?

At Salzburg, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R879. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 703 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Salzburg, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R879. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 703 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R1 094

February

R1 022

March

R879

April

R1 058

May

R1 183

June

R1 524

July

R1 703

August

R1 524

September

R1 183

October

R1 147

November

R950

December

R1 506

What car do most people hire in Salzburg?

Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Salzburg. SUV cars (Land Rover Range Rover or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Salzburg?

Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Salzburg at 3.

Top rental agencies in Salzburg, Austria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Salzburg, Austria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Salzburg, Austria. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Salzburg, including MEGADRIVE , Europcar and Hertz in Salzburg. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

MEGADRIVE

10,0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Europcar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,6

Hertz

8,7
Very Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,3

Avis

8,4
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,4

Sixt

7,5
Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

6,7

Budget

7,2
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Sunnycars

4 locations

BUCHBINDER

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Salzburg, Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Salzburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 072/day when booking a car hire in Salzburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 072/day from Dryyve, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Salzburg for a week from Dryyve?

    From Dryyve you can hire a car in Salzburg from about R7 506 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Salzburg?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Salzburg for a month is certainly possible.

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