Graz car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Graz
The best car rental companies in Graz are Sixt, Hertz, Avis. Prices start from €28/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 10%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Graz
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€31/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€33/day
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#3
Avis
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€30/day
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#4
Europcar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€29/day
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#5
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€27/day
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#6
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€32/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€28/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€34/day
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#9
Megadrive
Local pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €200Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€24/day
base rate
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-21 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Graz
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €28 | VW up! | 4 |
| Compact | €33 | Škoda Fabia | 4 |
| SUV | €55 | VW Tiguan | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €70 | VW Touran | 7 |
| Luxury | €96 | Audi A4 | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Graz
Airport — Graz Airport (GRZ)
Graz Airport sits about 10km south of the city center, with rental desks in the arrivals hall and a short drive in via the B70.
Downtown — Graz city center (near Hauptbahnhof)
Downtown desks near the main train station suit visitors arriving by rail who want a car for day trips into Styria's wine country and Alpine valleys.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~10% of base rate | GRZ airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €12–25/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €6–10/day | Per extra driver |
| Autobahn vignette (Pickerl) | ~€9.90 (10-day sticker) | Any driving on the A2 Süd Autobahn or other Austrian motorways — usually pre-fitted, confirm at pickup |
| Gleinalm Tunnel toll | Separate toll on top of the vignette | Driving north through the Gleinalm Tunnel on the A9 toward Salzburg/Vienna |
| Refundable deposit | €250–450 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Graz
- Graz Airport (GRZ) is about 10km south of downtown, a short drive via the B70 with rental desks in the arrivals hall.
- Austria's Pickerl (vignette) sticker is required for the A2 Süd Autobahn and all other Austrian motorways reachable from Graz.
- The Gleinalm Tunnel on the A9 north of Graz charges a separate toll on top of the standard vignette — one of several alpine tunnels in Austria with extra fees.
- Graz is Austria's second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage old town, with a well-preserved Renaissance core built around the Schlossberg hill.
- Graz is the capital of Styria, and its surrounding wine region (Südsteirische Weinstraße) makes for a popular half-day drive south of the city.
- A rental car from Graz opens up cross-border trips to Slovenia (Ljubljana, roughly 2 hours) and southern Austria's Carinthia region around Klagenfurt.
- Winter tires are legally mandatory from November 1 to April 15 in Austria whenever road conditions are wintry, including on routes out of Graz into the Alps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Graz
Do you need a car in Graz?
Not for the compact, walkable UNESCO old town. A car becomes useful for exploring Styria's wine country and day trips to Vienna, Ljubljana, or Klagenfurt.
How far is Graz Airport from the city center?
About 10km, a short 15-minute drive via the B70, with rental desks in the arrivals hall.
Do I need a vignette to drive from Graz?
Yes, Austria's Autobahn network including the A2 requires a Pickerl vignette. Confirm with your rental company whether it's already fitted.
Are there extra tolls near Graz?
Yes, the Gleinalm Tunnel on the A9 north of Graz charges a separate toll on top of the standard vignette.
Can I drive from Graz to Slovenia?
Yes, Ljubljana is about 2 hours south of Graz, making it an easy cross-border day trip or extended road trip.
Are winter tires required in Graz?
Yes, by law from November 1 to April 15 whenever roads are wintry, which applies to routes into the surrounding Alps and Styrian hills.
What is the cheapest car type in Graz?
Economy cars like a VW up! start around €28/day. An SUV for Alpine or wine-country roads starts around €55/day.
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