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Salzburg car hire tips
Where to pick up your car
The most popular car hire location is Salzburg Airport (SZG), which is just over 15 mins’ drive from the centre (about 10km).
Top car rental brands
The most popular car rental brands in Salzburg are Megadrive, Buchbinder, Europcar, Budget and Thrifty.
Local currency
Euro (EUR)
Average temperatures
Warmest month: July (19°C)
Coldest month: January (-1°C)
Side of road
Right
Hire a car in Salzburg
An inspiring mecca of music, Salzburg is an elegant city of storybook tales.
The birthplace of Mozart and home to The Sound of Music, the city is awash with atmospheric tunes. One of the most immaculately preserved old cities, its clifftop fortress and stunning Baroque architecture are a feast for the eyes. In Salzburg, human creativity and natural beauty live side by side in perfect harmony.
Take to the road, venture beyond the city to the surrounding mountains and breathe in the fresh mountain air (while dancing and singing if you so desire). Search with easyCar to find the vehicle that suits your Salzburg road trip best.
Sights to see
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the most famous figure in musical history, was born in Salzburg in 1756. Although this beautiful Austrian city has plenty of other attractions to offer, it is this fact that dominates the tourist landscape. easyCar provides rental facilities in Salzburg and at locations throughout Austria, including airports and popular tourist destinations. Hiring a car is the ideal way to explore this remarkable city and venture further into the surrounding area.
Things to do in Salzburg
Located between the Kapuzinerberg and Mönchsberg mountains, Salzburg is a picturesque city with winding alleyways, coloured town houses, opulent castles and palaces, serene gardens and numerous churches and theatres. 2006 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart, so expect plenty of special concerts and tributes to take place in a city already in love with its favourite son. Salzburg also offers numerous cultural and historical treasures. St Peter’s Abbey is an attractive mix of Romanesque and baroque design and is well worth a visit. The Fortress of Hohensalzburg is an incredible medieval stronghold with extremely well preserved features.St Sebastian is the most striking church in the city, with towering gothic spires. Every year the Salzburg festival draws thousands of people keen to sample the feast of opera, theatre, concertos and street entertainment.
Salzburg: Discover more
Rent a car in Salzburg and you could travel further afield and explore surrounding attractions. The Werfen Ice Caves are a stunning series of crystal clear frozen caverns. Other attractions include the Salinas adventure village, a fascinating reconstruction of a Celtic settlement.
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