Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A 2, S 37, B 91
- Region
- Carinthia
- Population
- 100,316
- City IATA code
- KLU
- Time zone
- Europe/Vienna
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 2
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Klagenfurt
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City centre
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 1Völkermarkter Vorstadt
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Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Klagenfurt by car
Klagenfurt opens onto the Wörthersee, a lake warm enough to fill with swimmers in summer and empty again by autumn. Carinthia’s position against the Italian and Slovenian borders gives the place a mixed, Mediterranean-leaning character.
Driving in Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt is reached by A 2, S 37 and B 91. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Arriving by road
The A2 skirts Klagenfurt to the north and serves it through exits named Klagenfurt Airport, Klagenfurt West, Klagenfurt Nord and Klagenfurt Ost. Four railway lines converge on the central station south of the centre, and underpasses on the main arteries ease the crossings, though jams still build up often.
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Day trips from Klagenfurt
- Villach35 km
- Ljubljana66 km
- Graz98 km
- Udine104 km
Rules of the road in Austria
- Speed limits
- 50 / 100 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- a motorway pass plus separate tunnel tolls
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Austria: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Klagenfurt?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
What are the speed limits in Austria?
50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways need a prepaid pass, and a few tunnel and mountain-pass sections are charged separately at a toll station — the pass is not needed on those. Payment is by cash or card.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Klagenfurt?
In the city centre: Hertz. In Völkermarkter Vorstadt: an independent office. More rental desks are at Klagenfurt Airport.







