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Car sharing in Austria

Easy in Vienna; elsewhere station cars, register early

Free2move covers Vienna and its airport; everywhere else ÖBB Rail&Drive rents cars at 61 railway stations, with the motorway vignette already in the car.

5services open to visitors
€268car sharing, Vienna · 3 days · 300 km (ÖBB Rail&Drive)
€293a typical rental for the same trip in October
✓Compiled from the operators' terms, Vienna Airport and ÖAMTC. Gabriel hasn't driven here yet · checked 2026-10-24

Who's here

Free2move

Best for: Spontaneous trips around Vienna and to the airport

Price in the app

If you damage it€1,850 excess; the add-on covers only tyres and glass
Another cityVienna only: drive anywhere, then come back to the Home Area to end
AbroadOnly with the paid foreign-travel option in the app; €250 penalty without it
Age18+
Deposit€NaN
  • Takes non-EU licences with an International Driving Permit or a certified translation, plus proof of entry.
  • Street parking in the Home Area and fuel are included; there are drop-off zones just outside it.

ÖBB Rail&Drive

Best for: Train to a station, then a car for the day

€268 for 3 days · 300 km

If you damage it€1,500–2,000 excess; €0.30 per booked hour cuts it to €800
Another cityNo, the car goes back to its station
AbroadEurope and Switzerland allowed; foreign vignettes and charging abroad are on you
AgeLicence held 1 year (some cars 3 years)
DepositNone
  • Every car has the Austrian motorway vignette; Vorarlberg cars also carry the Swiss one.
  • Sign-up checks take up to 3–5 working days and include a credit check.

WienMobil Auto

Electric only: VW ID.3, ID.4, ID. Buzz, Cupra Born, Škoda Enyaq

Best for: A planned round trip in an electric car from a Vienna station

Price in the app

If you damage itSee the app
Another cityNo, back to the station where you took it
AbroadNot published. Ask before you cross
DepositNone
  • Register in the sharetoo app with your licence, passport or ID card and a credit card.
  • Bring it back with at least 25% charge.

caruso carsharing

Electric

Best for: Round trips in Salzburg and Vorarlberg

Price in the app

If you damage itSee the app
Another cityNo, back to its own station
AbroadAll neighbouring countries; further on request by e-mail
Age18+
Deposit€NaN
  • EU, EEA and Swiss licences only; accounts are approved in office hours.
  • Pay by debit or credit card only.

GoMore

Best for: A private car by the day in Graz, Linz, Salzburg or Innsbruck

Price in the app

If you damage itSee the app
AbroadNot published. Ask before you cross
DepositNone
  • Private owners rent out their own cars; Getaround Austria now redirects here.

Which one when

A day in ViennaFree2move: street parking in the Home Area and fuel included.
Landing at Vienna airportFree2move: cars in car park P3, Level 0; €12.99 airport fee.
Graz, Linz, Salzburg or Innsbruck by trainÖBB Rail&Drive at the main station. Register a week ahead.
With a non-EU licenceFree2move (IDP or certified translation, plus proof of entry) or Rail&Drive (licences valid in Austria).
Into the Alps or a neighbouring countryRail&Drive: vignette included, Europe and Switzerland allowed. caruso goes to every neighbouring country.

Airports

Vienna (VIE)

Free2move only: car park P3, Level 0, next to the terminal. Take the lift to Level 2 for the covered walkway. The barrier opens by itself; airport fee €12.99.

Rail&Drive

No station at the airport. Its nearest Vienna cars are at city stations such as Hauptbahnhof, Westbahnhof and Praterstern.

Between cities and countries

Parking and fuel

Before you go

Better than renting here

Free street parking in Vienna's Home Area
Free2move cars at Vienna airport
Rail&Drive at 61 stations in all nine states
Motorway vignette already in Rail&Drive cars

Be ready for

What people say

“Very easy, efficient and convenient, modern app and flawless customer experience.”
★Trustpilot · Jan 2026 · about GoMore Read ↗
“Hosts were very supportive in the 3 rents i've had.”
★Trustpilot · Dec 2025 · about GoMore Read ↗
“I used the car well within the districts in Vienna”
★Trustpilot · Oct 2025 · about Free2move Read ↗
“Even visited their "offices" in Vienna but they don't exist despite being shown as being valid on their website.”
★Trustpilot · Dec 2024 · about Free2move Read ↗
“Mixed up Slovakia with Slovenia and briefly drove across from Vienna without permission!” (translated)
★Trustpilot · Feb 2025 · about Free2move Read ↗
“Since the new app there are problems returning the car almost every time.” (translated)
AApp Store · Dec 2024 · about ÖBB Rail&Drive Read ↗

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