Vienna International Airport
Vienna International Airport or Wein Airport is located 18kms from the city centre in Vienna and there is a great public transport system in place from the Vienna airport to the city. The airport is largest in Austria and boasts two runways, three terminals, a VIP terminal and a Business Centre, all of which combine to cater for the travelling needs of holidaymakers, tourists, business travelers and dignitaries that use the airport. The airport has more than 20 million passengers a year and because it is centrally located, passengers travel here for trips to Vienna, further afield in Austria and also to go to nearby Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Because it is a busy airport, always have your onward transportation organised in advanced, so get your airport hire car booked, or know what number train, bus or tram you need go you get, so that you can enjoy a stress free journey to Vienna Airport and beyond.
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Airport Car Hire
Car Hire in Vienna Airport is a great way to travel around if you are on a business trip or looking to travel around and explore Austria or neighbouring Slovenia, Czech Republic or Hungary. You have a good choice of car hire provider in Vienna airport, and Car Booker compares them all. We look at the prices, car hire deals, discounts and offers from the biggest and best car hire brands. We select the best deals and you can pick the one that suits you best for your trip. So for great deal on car hire from brands such as Alamo, Avis, Buchbinder, Budget, Europcar, Megadrive and Sixt; get booking now with Car Booker. The Car Hire Centre in Vienna Airport is located in Car Park 4, on level -1, just follow the signs in the airport and they will direct you. And before you book, remember that you have increased flexibility with many car hire companies in Vienna airport because they allow you to pick up and drop off in different locations.
Getting there & Away
Public transport in Austria is generally well organised and efficient and Vienna city and airport are no exception. There are excellent public transport routes from the airport to and from the city centre; buses, trams and trains. For the best way to explore Austria and get around, we recommend car hire, but if you are only going to Vienna and exploring the city, then take public transport. Get the City Train (16 minutes) or OBB (Austrian Train Service) (25 minutes) from the airport. You will find the bus station in front of arrivals. There is a good choice of local and international departures; the Vienna city locations include Wien Westbahnhof (Train station), Vienna International Bus Terminal, Wien Morzinplatz and Wien Donauzentrum, as well as international destinations like Prague, Budapest, and Bratislava. You will also find the taxi rank in Vienna airport in front of Arrivals.
Nearby Attractions
Vienna is a historic and beautiful city and it is a lovely place to just wander the streets within the Ringstrasse and stumble across monuments and historic homes. Go to the Naschmarkt near Ringstrasse for the famous market or go to the Museums Quartier where you will find great museums like the Leopold Museum, Museum of Modern Art and the Children’s museum. While in Vienna try to get to see the home of the famous composers including Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Strauss. For some winter fun from Vienna, head to one of the many ski resorts within easy driving distance in your hire car. Or for the roadtrip of a lifetime, why not try the Romantic Road (suitable also for non-couples!), it is a 380km road trip from Vienna to Salzburg and back. You will see some of the most stunning mountain and lake scenery in Austria as well some historic and beautiful towns.