We plan on driving between Germany and Austria with a rental car. Do we need to purchase any additional coverage for insurance and or passes for this?
Posted by
Brooklyn, NY
5026 posts
If you go to Austria.info they mention needing a vignette to drive on the motorways. There is a link on the website. They also give you other info like speed limits, international drivers license, and insurance.
Posted by
Everett, WA
1320 posts
If you have rented the car, be sure to tell the rental place what other countries you are visiting. There may be a small fee for that.
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
6066 posts
You will need an International Driver’s Permit from AAA to legally drive in Austria. Your rental car will likely have the Austrian vignette already - ask the car rental company.
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
12600 posts
I once rented a car in Germany and drove to Austria, and all I needed was the small vignette that Barbara mentioned. If you rent a car in Austria, it usually comes with it, but not if you rent in Germany.
And it is a good idea to inform your rental car agency that you are driving to another country. It shouldn't be an issue with Austria but still better to let them know.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
10388 posts
Auto spell check can cause such challenges! I read your title and envisioned you driving across fellow boarders at your B and B…..
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
12600 posts
🤣🤣🤣, Carol!
Posted by
OP
5 posts
Thank you for responding to my question. Yes, I meant to say borders... I will follow up with the car rental company. We hope to go Sept/Oct time frame, so hopefully we will not run into winter conditions then.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
8666 posts
When we recently rented, we reserved online and the site said which countries we were allowed to drive in. When we picked up the car at Frankfurt we were asked which countries we were going to drive in. There were no additional charges.