Are there highway tolls between Vienna and Salzburg?
I plan to rent a car in Vienna and drive to Salzburg and back.
Google maps suggests driving through A1 road but indicates
This route has tolls.
I know that in Austria one needs to buy a toll sticker, in order to drive the highways.
- Are there additional tolls for driving the A1? Or the sticker is the only toll for such a drive?
- Can I assume that a car rented in Vienna will already be with the sticker, or this is something I will need to buy?
Best Answer
There are actually a few tunnels and mountain passes in Austria where you have to pay additional toll, but between Vienna and Salzburg, the regular toll sticker will cover everything.
Rental cars in Austria will at least from the larger chains usually already come with toll paid. I see now that Sixt guarantees that cars rented in Austria have toll paid in advance, other rental companies are more vague and with the cheaper budget rental companies, I would not be quite sure what to expect. Be aware though, that the toll can now also be paid and connected to the car's registration number without having the physical sticker attached to the wind shield. If the rental car doesn't have a sticker, the autobahn toll may still have been paid.
You can use Asfinag Evidenz to check if your car already has a valid digital toll sticker. Enter the registration by selecting Austria and the registration number of the car in format W-12345A.
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Do you need a vignette for 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.How do you pay for the Austrian highway?
Just visit the ASFiNAG online store to purchase a 10-day, two-month, or one-year vignette. After selecting the desired length of time, enter the vehicle's registration information and your payment information. One vignette can be used on up to three cars and there is an option to sign up for an annual subscription.Do I need to pay tolls in Austria?
In Austria, tolls are compulsory on all motorways and expressways. The toll can be paid in the form of a vignette, lorry toll (GO-Box) or route toll. The toll also ensures the expansion and operation of the high-level road network in Austria.Is it easy to drive from Vienna to Salzburg?
Driving from Vienna to Salzburg is quick and easy. Salzburg is approximately 300 KM to the west of Vienna, and you can easily reach it via the A1 autobahn in 3 hours \u2013 just about the same time it would take a train ride. But if you're up for a scenic road trip across Austria's gorgeous countryside, don't take the A1.🇦🇹 AUSTRIA - How to GET AROUND! | Airport Transport, Vienna U-Bahn, Vienna to Salzburg Train
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