Graz Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Graz airport and downtown. The page also provides information about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Austria.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
The minimum driving age in Austria is 18 years. The use of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers. Children under 12 may only sit in the front if seated in an approved child seat. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
While driving, headlights must always be on. The use of the horn is only allowed in cases of extreme danger.
Traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. Passing on the right is only allowed on one-way streets or when passing trams or a vehicle that is indicating a left turn. You are not allowed to cross a solid yellow centre line. Flash your headlights to indicate you intention to pass.
“Blaue Zone” parking areas are indicated by blue lines on the road and require a parking disc. You do not have to leave the parking lights on if your vehicle is visible from at least 50 metres away. Parking is prohibited within 15 metres of pedestrian crossings and public transportation stops. Do not park where you see a sign “Halten Verboten” and where you see crosses on the road in front of houses.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| Town | 50KM/H |
| Major roads | 100KM/H |
| Motorways | 130KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 133
Ambulance: 144
Fire: 122
Road Tolls
In Austria, motorways and speed roads are subject to tolls. You have to purchase a ticket and display it on the windscreen. If driving without a valid toll label, you are subject to severe fines.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Austria
Car Rental Agency-Autovermietung
Road – die Autostrasse
About Graz
Graz, a charming city with a Southern flair, is the second largest city in Austria. The mediaeval city centre is full of Protestant buildings and other palaces that are contrasted by buildings like the old University, the Mausoleum and the Minoritenkirche. The most impressive city mark is the romantic Uhrturm, a tower with the original clockwork from the beginning of the 18 th century.
The spirit of Graz is dominated by its students. Many festivals are organised throughout the year and in 2003, the city was named European Cultural Capital. The city also enjoys a busy nightlife.
Population: 250,000
Country: Austria
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (+2 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 316
Monetary unit: Euro
