Car Rental at Vienna West Train Station - Conveniently located

Located on the west side of the city, Vienna West Train Station is conveniently situated for those wishing to head straight into central Vienna. A major transport hub, with all the major car rental suppliers present - makes a car rental at Vienna West Train Station by far the best option. As one of the city’s busiest main train stations, it also encompasses a commercial sector filled with shops and eateries. The station itself is located in the prestigious district of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus and has exceptional links both locally and internationally to places such as Frankfurt, Zurich, Munich and Salzburg.

Annually it welcomes around 40,000 passengers from across Europe. One of the city’s main shopping avenues (Mariahilfer Strasse) runs off the station, which is also located between two major palaces - the Hofburg and Schönbrunn. Along with being close to the city ring-road, it also has connections to the U-Bahn (U3 & U6) and S-Bahn (S50) networks. The Europaplatz is located in front of the main terminal and has around 6 tram lines.

Vienna itself is a wonderfully culturally rich city. Its links to classical music cannot be underestimated. With an opera house and loads of monuments, palaces and museums, including the splendid Hofburg Palace - tourists will have plenty to view. Those looking for a more entertaining visit, can head to Prater - a massive city fairground full of rides and things to enjoy for the whole family.

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Station information

Vienna West Train Station is a 19th century classical building designed by architect Moritz Löhr. It opened in 1858 and is today a protected listed building of significant cultural value. Its roof is of timber construction and covers 4 distinct sections of the station. More recently, an extension was added to the terminal building allowing for the integration of a shopping centre. Here local office workers, visitors and passengers can enjoy plenty of shops, eateries, restaurants and coffee houses.

Where to pick up a car rental at Vienna West Train Station

As one of the main entrance points into the city, a car rental at Vienna West Train Station is often the best choice. Being such a major transport hub means that many car rental suppliers can be found in or around the station - for example in nearby Felberstraße. Drop-off and collection points are conveniently located adjacent to the train station terminal, in the car park. Before you arrive at the office, make sure you have all your documents ready. ID, driving licence (incl. International driving licence, if applicable), your car rental voucher and a valid credit card under the main drivers name.

Sixt at Vienna West Train Station Felberstraße 1 Vienna West, Austria 1150 +43 1 505264004

Opening Hours: Mon-fri 6am-8pm (sat & Sun 8am-5pm)

Station Facilities

Vienna West Train Station has been updated from its 19th Century look into a modern yet classical train station. Its new extension has allowed it to provide over 17,000 sq/m of commercial space, which includes stores, eateries, coffee houses and restaurants. This is around 100 units across 3 floors - allowing for seamlessly endless shopping and eating opportunities. The station terminal houses all the necessary facilities for a pleasant journey. This includes a baby-changing room, locker facilities, toilets, baggage packing services, massage chairs and free Wi-Fi covering the food court and waiting area level E1.

The U3 metro was added to the terminal in 1993, along with a steel and glass extension. This extension houses many restaurants, bars and coffee houses across numerous levels. Here you will also find a supermarket, newsagents, post office, florists, barber shops and many other stores. Iconic brands are present here such as Bipa, Starbucks, Hema, Calzedonia, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald’s, BioTechUSA, Claires and Subway. Along with all this, the complex also has more than 13,000 sq/m of office space and a hotel.

How to get to and from Vienna West Train Station

Reaching Vienna West Train Station, like with Vienna Central Train Station, is simple with many options available. You can drive to and from the station with your car rental at Vienna West Train Station as there is ample parking and an entrance from the car park on Felberstraße and Mariahilfer Straße. The station is also exceptionally integrated with the local public transport network, which makes getting to and from this train station very simple and quick.

Two U-Bahn metro stations are integrated here and can be reached by an underpass directly from the main train station terminal. Here you can board the U3 and U6 metro lines - with the U3 being the fastest option for reaching central Vienna from Westbahnhof. A bus station is located outside the train terminal and offers bus service 1187 and 360. In addition, an airport bus service is available.

In the same area you can board tram lines 5, 6, 9 and 18. They are located above the Gürtel ring-road. Tram lines 52 and 60 are also within walking distance from the train station main entrance. Lastly, a taxi rank is located in front of the main train terminal building on the Europaplatz. We advise always speaking with the driver about estimated costs before setting off.

Parking tips

Vienna is carved up into different districts and numbered accordingly. In general, many districts have adopted a short-stay parking policy. This means that you must purchase a parking ticket during the hours of operation. As each district employs different times of operation, we highly advise reading the road signs to confirm timings. Please note, that in some more central districts even weekends and public holidays apply with parking restrictions. Taking note is especially important when you rent a car at Vienna West Train Station so as not to get a fine.

In the city centre, the norm is a maximum 2-hour stay for parking during Monday to Thursday, 09:00 until 22:00, and Friday 09:00 until 00:00. Paying for parking is simple, with many local newsagents and metro stations ticket machines selling parking tickets. There are also many city parking garages available. These are secure and conveniently located, with the more popular one being at Museumplatz. Lastly, a park-&-ride scheme is in operation where you park your vehicle on the outskirts of the city and catch public transport into town. This option is by far the cheapest and sometimes most convenient.

Useful links

Vienna Tourist Information