Car Hire in Innsbruck Center

Innsbruck is Tyrol's Alpine capital and one of Europe's most beautiful cities, surrounded by mighty mountain peaks on all sides. With 3 rental agencies in the center, you can easily rent a car and explore Tyrol's valleys, mountain passes, and neighboring countries. Innsbruck is centrally located with 160 km to Munich and 180 km to Verona in Italy.

The city's old center with the famous Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) is a 10-minute walk from most rental offices. The Nordkettenbahn cable car takes you 20 minutes from the center up to 2,256 meters with spectacular views. Brenner Pass towards Italy is 35 km to the south via motorway A13.

Drive the Brenner Autobahn 35 km south to Brenner Pass and continue to Sterzing/Vipiteno in South Tyrol for an authentic Italian-Austrian border experience. Take motorway A12 east 80 km to Kitzbühel, one of the Alps' most exclusive ski resorts. Book a winter car with guaranteed winter tires and check if snow chains are included – mountain passes require them during snowfall.

Can I drive the rental car to Italy and Germany from Innsbruck? Yes, Innsbruck is perfect for cross-border trips. Italy via Brenner is 35 km away and the German border at Kiefersfelden is 90 km north.

Inform the rental agency and check if additional insurance is required. Do I need to pay road tolls on the motorways around Innsbruck? Yes, in addition to the Austrian vignette, separate fees apply for the Brenner Autobahn A13 and Inntal Autobahn A12 (Europabrücke).

These are paid at staffed toll stations and cost approximately 8–10 euros per passage. How long does it take to drive to Salzburg from Innsbruck? Salzburg is about 185 km east via motorway A12/A1, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes' drive.

The route is one of Austria's most beautiful and passes through Inndalen with spectacular Alpine scenery.

We compare prices from all major providers at Innsbruck Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.