Guide

Famed for its magnificent alpine scenery and architectural heritage, the charming Austrian town of Innsbruck is a relaxing and refreshing holiday destination. It’s a popular base for winter skiing and summer hiking alike. With such cold wintery condition here in Innsbruck most of the year it is always a good idea to book a rental car. We offer cheap deals on car hire in Innsbruck, by comparing quotes from more than fifty top suppliers such as Avis and Hertz we are able to find you the cheapest available deals online. You wont regret booking a rental car when you're all warm and comfortable driving around seeing the sights.

Explore Innsbruck

The town’s historic centre is stunningly picturesque, with several exquisite examples of 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th century architecture. Wander the atmospheric Herzog Friedrich Strasse and witness the splendor of the Triumph Gate, the Hofburg, the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) with its 2,657 gilded copper tiles, the Baroque Dom St Jakob Church and the ornate 14th century Imperial Palace. Finally, climb the 14th-century Stadtturm for a beautiful panorama of the town and the surrounding countryside.

Innsbruck has hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice, so you can imagine how great the skiing is here, and in the surrounding resorts. During the summer months Innsbruck is more well known for its hiking trials. The most popular destinations are Hungerburg and the Stubai Glacier.

Visitors here will find superb accommodation and restaurants. The nightlife is incredibly varied, with many pubs and bars offering yodelling, brass bands and folk dancing. For more active participation, try one of the exciting clubs, or, alternatively, try your luck at the casino.

With a rental car at your disposal, there are many choices for interesting day trips in the surrounding Tirol region. Travel to the charming village of Wattens to see the Swarovski Kristallwelten crystal display, or visit Ehrwald and experience the magnificent scenery of the Alps from the peak of the imposing Zugspitze.

Transport

By air
Innsbruck Airport is located 12 minutes drive west of the city centre. There are many buses, taxis and shuttles operating to and from the airport and city centre. The majority of skiers take Bus F to the Central station (Hauptbahnhof) and from there take the trains to their ski resorts, such as St Anton (west).

Car rentals are on offer at the airport from Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Megadrive. Book car hire in Innsbruck online in advance for more options and a far better selection of cars. Collect the keys from one of the suppliers desks.

By car
Innsbruck can be reached via connections from Vienna. Transportation options into the town are numerous and reliable.

By train
By train Innsbruck is within easy reach of Zurich and Munich cities. Purchase tickets on arrival in case of any flight delays, there is no change in price buying a ticket on the train or online before travelling.