Salzburg Airport W A Mozart (SZG) Car Rental

For out of office hour returns, please park your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre, leave the documents in the vehicle, lock the car and drop the car key in the key drop box, which is located Next to the rental counter. Please note: fees are applicable in case of missing car documents and/or keys.

The minimum age for car groups Mini, Economy, Compact and Intermediate is 21 years of age . Car groups Standard or higher are only available for renters aged 25 years old and above.  On Completion of the reservation, it is recommended to carefully check the local terms and conditions.  A Young Driver Surcharge (YRT) of EUR 9.00 per day (maximum EUR 90.00 per rental) for all drivers aged 21-24 applies. There is no maximum age fee or rule. All fees quoted include VAT and local surcharges.

At the time of the rental, the renter must indicate whether the rental car will be driven outside of the rental country. Cross-border journeys to the following countries are permitted: Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Poland.

Entering and/or transit through the following countries by rental car is not permitted: Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Russian Federation, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey and Albania.

If the renter travels abroad without informing the company accordingly or enters and/or travels through countries that are not permitted, the renter is fully responsible for financial obligations in the event of any accident, damage, theft, traffic offences, fines, return costs, other fees etc.

For airport locations, a Cross-Border Fee of EUR 24.57 per day (maximum EUR 49.14 per rental) applies to all permitted countries. All fees shown include VAT and airport surcharge. If the total rental charges exceed EUR 150.00, the statutory contract tax of 1% of the total rental charges is due. For city locations, a Cross-Border Fee of EUR 21.00 per day (maximum EUR 42.00 per rental) applies to all permitted countries. All fees shown include VAT. If the total rental charges exceed EUR 150.00, the statutory contract tax of 1% of the total rental charges is due.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) – if included in the rental rate – reduces the renter’s financial responsibility from full replacement value of the car and loss of use to the excess in case of damages to the rented vehicle regardless of fault. CDW does not cover missing items, vandalism, riots or damages caused other than as a result of a collision. Applicable excess for car classes from Mini through Intermediate is EUR 960 per incident/damage. For car classes Standard and higher an excess amount of EUR 1200 per incident/damage applies. On exclusive products the purchase of CDW is highly recommended with a daily rate of EUR 12.00 (including VAT and local surcharges). In the event of an accident, any damage or theft, the driver MUST obtain the relevant police report. If no police report is provided, the driver will be liable for the total cost of the damages up to and including the total cost of the vehicle. A handling fee of EUR 30.00 (including VAT and local surcharges) is applicable per incident/damage. The company is not liable for lost, forgotten items left in the rental vehicle.
 

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was collected from will be subject to a one-way fee. The one-way fee varies based on car category, location and pick-up date. The exact amount of the one-way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.

All vehicles are delivered with a full tank of petrol and must be returned in the same condition. If the vehicle is returned with less than a full tank, refueling charge will be pump price plus 15 EUR plus VAT and Airport surcharge ( where applicable ) will apply. 

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is an optional coverage available at an additional EUR 3.60 per (including VAT and local surcharges). PAI covers the driver up to EUR 20,000 in case of death and EUR 50,000 in cases of disability.

All major debit and credit cards, issued by either American Express, Mastercard and Visa are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter's name. Digital cards (Apple Pay/Google Pay etc.), traveler checks, prepaid cards, cash and retail store cards are not accepted as methods of payment. Debit cards can be used to settle any outstanding balances at the end of the rental. A security deposit plus the estimated cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental. The deposit is 450 EUR for the categories MINI, ECONOMY, COMPACT, INTERMEDIATE, FULL SIZE, STANDARD and 1000 EUR for the categories PREMIUM, FULL SIZE VAN.

Basic roadside assistance covers only vehicle technical malfunction, not due to driver negligence of willful misconduct. Roadside Assistance (RAP) allows the customer to waive financial responsibility for chargeable roadside incidents such as flat battery, tire puncture, lockouts, vehicle technical failure, towing and a replacement car. Roadside Assistance (RAP) is available at a cost of EUR 15.00 per day (maximum EUR 150.00 per rental). In cases of loss/damage of vehicle keys and/or license plate number, a minimum replacement fee of EUR 180.00 plus a handling fee of EUR 30.00 will apply. All fees include VAT and local surcharges.

All drivers (including the renter and additional drivers) must present a full valid driving licence issued by their home country or place of residence. All drivers/renters must have held their driving licence for at least one year (12 months). A valid passport and/or ID card is required for further identification. For non-European Union (EU) or non-European driving licences, or those with non-Latin characters, an international driving permit is required and must be presented along with the driving licence issued in the home/residence country when picking up the rental vehicle. Digital driving licences and/or images of the driving licence are not accepted. We reserve the right to refuse rental if we believe the renter to be under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, intoxicants or drugs, used with or without a prescription.

Please note: Local driving licences issued in the following countries are not recognised as a valid driving licence in Austria: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Indonesia, Kosovo, Libya, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Tonga and Yemen. Renters with such driving licences cannot rent and drive a rental car in Austria.

Third Party Liability coverage which is provided as part of the rental rate covers the renter up to a maximum of EUR 10,000,000.00 for third party bodily injury, death and EUR 10,000,000.00 for third party property damage.

Please note: for non-European Union (EU) or non-European driving licences or those with non-Latin characters, an International Driving Permit is required and must be presented along with the driving licence issued in the home/residence country when picking up the hire vehicle. For more information or to apply for your International Driving Permit, please visit https://internationaldrivinglicense.com/.

A valid credit or debit card issued by Amex, Visa or MasterCard is required at the time of pick-up for a security deposit plus any hire charges.