Do I need to pay to drive in Austria?
Do I need to pay to drive in Austria? Please be aware that you need a “vignette” toll sticker to drive on Austria's motorways and expressways. It is available at the border, at petrol stations, or online. Learn more about the toll sticker here.
Is the autobahn in Austria?
Austria currently has 18 autobahns, since 1982 built and maintained by the self-financed ASFiNAG stock company in Vienna, which is wholly owned by the Republic of Austria and earns revenue from road user charges and tolls.
Do rental cars pay tolls in Austria?
Parking & Tolls in Austria Austria requires all vehicles using the autobahn to display a highway toll sticker. Rental companies in Austria charge approx US$0.65 per day for a toll sticker. Stickers are available at the border or gas stations when entering from another country.
What do I need to know before driving in Austria?
Only persons over 18 years (17 years under certain conditions) of age in possession of a valid driving licence are allowed to drive in Austria. When driving in Austria, you should always carry a full valid licence, car ownership documents, and insurance details.
Can I drive in Austria as a tourist?
The U.S. driver's license must be accompanied by an international driver's permit (obtainable in the U.S. from AAA) or by an official translation of the U.S. driver's license, which can be obtained at one of the Austrian automobile clubs (ÖAMTC or ARBÖ ).
How much is the road use fee in Austria?
In Austria, tourists can buy a vignette good for 10 days up to a full year. The vignette prices begin at 9.40 euros for a 10-day sticker and range up to 89.20 euros for a full year. Motorcycles also require vignettes. The sticker is designed so that you cannot remove and reattach it.
Do I need a vignette from Munich to Salzburg?
From the Walserberg border crossing to the Salzburg-Nord exit, no motorway toll sticker is required. You need a motorway vignette to use the motorway beyond that.
Where can I buy an Austrian emission sticker?
Physical stickers can be obtained from the Austrian Automobile Clubs as well as post offices, newsagents, and petrol stations. You can also purchase stickers in Austria's neighbouring countries at petrol stations, borders, and Automobile Clubs.
How do I pay tolls in Austria?
The toll can only be paid if you have a GO-Box, which is available from many petrol stations and other GO-Box partners in Austria. You can find a full list of outlets here. The rates depend, among other things, on the number of axles, the number of kilometres driven, and the vehicle's EURO emission class.