Autocaravan Express in Austria: Salzburg and Vienna

Q: In which Austrian cities can you hire an Autocaravan Express motorhome?

In Salzburg and Vienna. The rental company does not publish an address for these two departures: it tells you with your booking where to meet. Our experts can then help you organise your journey to the vehicle.

The rental company

Austria from the west or from the east

The Spanish rental company Autocaravan Express serves Austria from two cities linked by the A1 motorway: Salzburg, at the foot of the Alps and right next to Bavaria, and Vienna, on the Danube, in the east of the country. Neither has a published address; the place where you take the wheel is given when you book.

Salzburg is the gateway to the Salzkammergut, from Hallstatt to the Wolfgangsee, and to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Vienna leads to the Wachau, Melk Abbey and Lake Neusiedl, and puts Bratislava or Budapest a day’s drive away. CoolDrive has not yet recorded any prices for these departures: your dates, in the search, give the exact price, to compare with McRent, Petroni or Blurent.

Our view: two complementary cities, ideal for crossing the country from end to end or concentrating on a single region. With no observed prices and no depot known in advance, take the time to read each offer before deciding.

Rental company profile

Autocaravan Express in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Autocaravan Express suits your trip.

General information

Austrian cities: Salzburg, Vienna · around three hours apart by motorway

Rental conditions

Prices: Given by the search · no prices recorded in Austria to date
Tolls above 3.5 t: GO-Box, charged per kilometre · the vignette is only valid up to 3.5 t

Insurance and extras

Winter: Snow tyres or chains · to be confirmed for a departure between November and April

Network and availability

Handover: Location set when you book · no address published in Salzburg or Vienna
Other rental companies: McRent, Petroni, Blurent · present in Austria, in the same search

Delivery

Where Autocaravan Express delivers its vehicles in Austria

2 delivery cities

Autocaravan Express has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Network

Autocaravan Express also operates in 7 other countries

Our view

Autocaravan Express: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Autocaravan Express is ideal if…

You want to explore the Salzkammergut and drive up to the Grossglockner
You are combining Vienna with the Wachau, then neighbouring Slovakia or Hungary

Autocaravan Express is not ideal if…

You plan to take the High Alpine Road in winter: it is closed
You would like to see recorded prices before choosing

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Autocaravan Express

Get the vignette before the first slip road

Austrian motorways and expressways require a vignette, either a sticker or digital, for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. A few mountain sections, such as the Tauern tunnels or the Brenner route, also have their own tolls. Ask the rental company whether the vehicle is already covered.
Hallstatt and the lakes, early in the morning

In summer, the villages of the Salzkammergut draw crowds and motorhome spaces fill up quickly. Arrive early, use the car parks signposted at the village entrances and finish on foot or by bus. Lakeside campsites are booked well in advance in July and August.
Grossglockner: a fair-weather road

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road, which is tolled, is generally only open from May to early November. Its hairpin bends are fine for a motorhome, but plan breaks to let the brakes cool on the way down and check that it is open before you set off.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Autocaravan Express

In which Austrian cities can you hire an Autocaravan Express motorhome?

In Salzburg and Vienna. The rental company does not publish an address for these two departures: it tells you with your booking where to meet. Our experts can then help you organise your journey to the vehicle.

Salzburg or Vienna: which departure for which trip?

Salzburg is the obvious choice for the lakes, the mountains and the Tyrol, or for a loop via Berchtesgaden in Bavaria. Vienna is better suited to the Danube vineyards, Burgenland and the neighbouring capitals, Bratislava and Budapest, if the contract permits these countries.

How much does a departure in Austria cost?

CoolDrive has not yet recorded any priced offers from this rental company in Austria. The search, with your dates, gives you the price including mandatory fees. Add to your budget the vignette, mountain tolls and campsites, which are often more expensive in the lake regions.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Autocaravan Express

4.3

818 reviews

Everything is going online. You can clearly see how far along your applications are. The company handles changes and/or adjustments smoothly. Communication via email is easy, everything can be in your own language, and responses are quick and friendly, and solutions are found, even when KLM reported that they would no longer fly from our starting point. Everything was moved to another city. We are very positive about Cooldrive. We had a request for 3 campers for a total of 11 people.

Austria · Jun 2024

Trustpilot

I asked for a booking reservation for a motorhome that was available on the website and it was discounted on my debit card, and one day later I was informed that the motorhome wasn't available. It was 5 days ago and I still haven't received my refund on my card yet. 2280 EUR.

Austria · May 2024

Trustpilot

First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!

Alain L.

Canada · Oct 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Autocaravan Express motorhome hire in Austria

Do you need winter tyres in Austria?

From 1 November to 15 April, the law requires winter equipment whenever the road is snowy or icy, and chains may be required on some passes. For a departure in this period, have the vehicle’s equipment confirmed before booking.

Can you cross into Germany from Salzburg?

The border is on the city’s doorstep, and Munich less than two hours away. The permitted countries are set by Autocaravan Express’s contract and appear in the offer. In Germany, remember the green sticker required in the low-emission zones of large cities.

About us

Hire an Autocaravan Express motorhome in Austria with CoolDrive Nomad

With Salzburg and Vienna, Autocaravan Express covers Austria’s two main gateways, one Alpine, the other on the Danube; the handover point is given to you when you book. On CoolDrive Nomad, a single search compares its offers with those of McRent, Petroni or Blurent, mandatory fees included. The rental company’s main page, written for Spain, details its vehicles and how it works.

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