Private Car from Munich Airport to Salzberg

we’re seriously thinking about hiring a private cars

Does this mean "hiring a car" as the Brits say it (renting a car in Americanese), or hiring a private driver with his own car, or something else?

Russ,

LOL, thanks for pointing that out.

I did mean hiring a private driver, private car to drive us from Munich to Salzburg.

Thanks
Dave K.

Assuming you mean a car service and driver, using Mydaytrip, I picked a random day this month and morning pick up. The least expensive car was around €320. Time would be 2-3 hours depending on traffic.

Traiin, with a connection at Munich Ost would cost €64 - 70 for 2 people and take a bit less than 2 1/2 hrs. A saving of over €250. I know which option i would pick, but as in all things, YMMV.

No such experience. Comparison of costs between transportation modes below:

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Munich-Airport-MUC/Salzburg

Two can use the Bayern ticket for €42 on the train - not €64 - if the driver thing doesn't work out.

CJean, Russ,

Thanks for your replies.

Dave K.

If you don't have a lot of luggage-and you probably won't if you are doing a tour, then the train is easy and comfortable to get to Salzburg.

$$$$$$$$$$$

Looks like no personal experience with hired drivers in Europe.

Thanks to all who responded.

(I do appreciate the details, options and cost comparisons.)

Thanks
Dave K.

I have used Blacklane and Daytrip car services in the UK, Belgium, and Italy with no regrets.

https://daytrip.com/en/all-routes

https://www.blacklane.com/en/

Looks like no personal experience with hired drivers in Europe.

Probably not for this trip, since there are frequent trains that are so much cheaper.

Estimated Prophet,

Thank you very much appreciated!

JKH,

Any comment on your experience?

Dave K.

Badger,

Yes, agree.

Dave K.

I've used daytrip.com a number of times. Last was Hallstatt to Salzburg. For me, the convenience under the circumstances was worth the cost ... which wasn't terrible.

Thanks Mr. E

Thanks JKH

Again, thanks to all that replied.

I’ll likely go through the reviews for each of the Companies mentioned and book a car.

Thanks again,

Dave K.

Dave, i always thought the daytrip.com service had better value when you did a stop or two along the way. They aren't guided tours, but they still give you the opportunity to see things you would miss if you did a train.

Thanks Mr. E

I'd change at Ostbahnhof instead of the Hbf, especially with all the construction at the Hbf.