If you don't want to stand at the border for a long time, search for the shortest and most correct route on your own, then car rental in Austria will seem to be a more favorable service.
To rent a car in Austria you need to have a valid credit card of any bank, an international driver's license, as well as driving experience of at least one year. When renting a car in Vienna, the driver must be at least 21 years old, for mountainous areas of Austria the driver's age increases to 23 years old.
The price for car rental in Austria will depend on what class of vehicle you have chosen and for what period. Renting the simplest small car will cost at least 25 EUR.
When renting a car, keep in mind that the traffic rules in Austria are quite strict. In addition to the fact that in this country the use of seat belts is mandatory, you must have a warning vest, which is worn in case of accidents or entering the roadway. Children up to 1.50 meters tall need a special restraint device (car seat).
From November 1 to April 15, car drivers are required to equip all 4 wheels with winter tires. Chains are only allowed if the road is covered with snow or ice. They must be tied to at least two drive wheels. The police must be called in case of accidents with injured people.
The fines for traffic offenses in Austria are quite high. A driver can be fined from 580 EUR to 3,840 EUR for drunk driving. The permissible blood alcohol level is 0.5 ppm. For drivers with less than 2 years of experience, a blood alcohol content of up to 0.1 ppm is allowed.
There is a general speed limit in Austria. So in populated areas you can travel at a speed of 50 km/h, outside populated areas - 100 km/h, on the highway - 130 km/h. The condition of roads in Austria is excellent, one of the best in Europe. Highways in this country are toll-free, so when crossing the border you will need to buy a vignette. Its cost for 10 days will be 8 EUR.
The cost of a liter of gasoline in Austria is 1, 15 EUR. If you move around the country by your own car, then keep in mind the cost of gasoline in Austria along the highways, may be somewhat high.
