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Car hire at Salzburg Airport - Discovering Central Austria

When you book a car hire from Salzburg Airport you’ll have the opportunity to explore a beautiful country full of wonderful castles and stunning natural vistas with a plethora of mountains, rivers and lakes. The city of Salzburg is breathtaking as the season changes, taking on a different look and feel with plenty of activities all year round, from winter sports to hiking and sightseeing. Visit Mozart's home and the city’s baroque old quarter before heading into the mountains for a relaxing hike, or up to the ski resorts in winter. Depending on which season you visit, Salzburg offers something for everyone.

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Airport Information

Salzburg Airport is the second largest airport in Austria and is located just 2 miles from the city centre and just over a mile from the German border. The original airport was opened in 1926 close to where it stands today and Lufthansa was the first airline to start operating commercial flights at the airport. The airport has two separate terminals with capacity for around 2 million annual passenger movements.

Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG)
Address: Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 95, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Telephone: +43 662 858 0704
Airlines operating at Salzburg Airport:Around two dozen airlines currently fly to and from Salzburg Airport, among them Austrian Airlines, British Airways and numerous low-cost airlines, including EasyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. Some airlines only operate in the winter months during the ski season.

Where to pick up my car hire at Salzburg Airport

Several companies provide car hire at Salzburg Airport and the car rental desks are located a short walk from the main terminal via a covered walkway on the ground-floor of the multi-storey car park. To pick up your rental you will need your reservations voucher, an ID or passport, valid driving licence and a credit card in the main driver’s name. If this is your first time picking up a car hire or you need more information on the process, we suggest that you read our handy pick-up procedure guide.

Car hire operating hours

	Avis at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 505 858 580 0	Opening Hours: 8am-6pm daily
	Europcar at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal, Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 186 616 50	Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Fri (closed Sat & Sun)
	InterRent at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal, Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 662 858 092 02	Opening Hours: 7.30am-7pm Mon-Fri and 8am-8.30pm Sat & Sun
	Keddy at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 86 61 650	Opening Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Fri (closed Sat & Sun)
	Buchbinder at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 662 858 092 02	Opening Hours: 7.30am-7pm Mon-Fri and 8am-8.30pm Sat & Sun
	Alamo at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 720 371 250 1400	Opening Hours: Hours vary
	Global at Salzburg Airport Ground-floor of car park opposite terminal Salzburg, Austria 5020 +43 507 010 450 00	Opening Hours: 24 hours daily

Terminals

Salzburg Airport has two separate terminals which are located right next to each other. Terminal 1 is the main building while Terminal 2 is mostly used in the winter months to manage extra seasonal traffic during the ski season. Terminal 1 has 3 floors with the ground-floor hosting the check-in desks, departure gates, security check, bars and shops. It also hosts the Arrivals Hall and baggage reclaim section. The second-floor of Terminal 1 has a couple of restaurants, whilst the third-floor has a café and viewing terrace. Other services include a bank, children's play area on the second-floor and public toilets. The terminal is open daily from 6am to 11pm (local time).

Airport Facilities

Terminal one is where most of the facilities are located and there you will find everything you need to make your journey comfortable. There are several bars and cafés, currency exchange, restaurants and you can buy souvenirs at a gift shop or in the Duty-free area. If you have time to rest and relax, why not watch the planes arriving and departing from the viewing platform on the terrace. The airport business lounge is open to everyone (pay at the door) and offers a wide range of amenities. Terminal 2 has a Duty-free area, restaurant, baby-changing facilities, children's play area and luggage storage/lockers available. Salzburg Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout all its terminals.

How to get to and from Salzburg Airport

Reaching Salzburg city centre is easy and straightforward for those who opt to rent a car at Salzburg Airport. Simply head for the A1 and you will reach the centre of the city in around 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can also take the Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse and the B1, but be aware that this route often gets congested despite being a quicker route than the A1.

If you’d prefer to use the city’s public transport network there are two different bus services available (numbers 2 and 10) which run every 10 to 20 minutes from the airport to the city centre and Salzburg Main Station. The stops can be found outside Terminal 1 close to the P1 car park and tickets can be bought either at the Newscorner shop inside the terminal building, from a machine at the bus stop or directly from the driver on-board the bus.

There are also bus connections to Salzburger Land, Tyrol and Bavaria, along with other popular destinations like Zell am See, Maishofen, Saalfeldon, Bad Reichenhall and more. There is no train station at Salzburg Airport, but if you are planning to travel by train then you will need to take the bus or taxi into Salzburg and then take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The railway station is approximately 20 minutes from the airport. There are taxi stands with multiple taxi companies present outside the airport terminal.

Parking Tips

A variety of parking options are available when you book a car rental at Salzburg Airport. The airport has over 2,000 parking spaces with short- and long-term parking options available.

However, parking spaces in the centre of Salzburg are quite limited due to the growing volume of traffic. The majority of parking options in the inner city are limited to paid short-term parking zones that are in operation from Monday to Friday, with free parking on Saturday between 9am-4pm, for which a parking disc will be required.

Salzburg city also offers a convenient Park & Ride options with over 4,000 parking spaces available. The option of purchasing a combined ticket including the parking fee and full use of the city’s public transport system for a day is the most economical way of seeing Salzburg’s sights. For more information on getting around the country by car, please visit our comprehensive guide to driving in Austria.

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