Car hire to Mayrhofen

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With three airports only 2 hours away from the slopes, car hire to Mayrhofen is a popular choice for the resorts visitors, with many looking to explore the area and its surrounding towns. The area is famed for its beauty and a popular town to visit is Zell am See, which has a spectacular lake and friendly shops.

With many transport companies charging additional fee's to carry large equipment such as snowboards or ski's, it often works out to be more economical to get car rental to Mayrhofen to save on these costs, particularly if travelling in a large group. It also offers the reassurance that equipment is stored safely. The roads in Austrian are meticulously well looked after and snow is cleared on a regular basis, because of this it is very rare that snow chains are needed, although it is prudent to check with the rental company in periods of heavy snow fall. If you get car hire to Mayrhofen, almost all rental cars are fitted with snow tyres as standard during the winter season for safety.

Car rental is fairly straight forward, however there are a couple of points to be aware of. Driving on a motorway in Austria is paid for with the purchase of a windscreen sticker called a Vignette, these are exceptionally cheap, costing little more than 8 Euros for 10 days, however if caught without one the fine can be rather large. Your hire company may provide you with a prepaid one, however they are available to buy in services or tobacco shops. Again, if you are going to get a car, also check that your rental car comes with Hi-Visibility jackets, these are compulsory to carry. The Austrian police force is particularly vigilant when it comes to all matters relating to driving, so when on the roads ensure that local laws are adhered to.

Before your visit, is worth checking the resorts snow forecast to find out what conditions to expect. When snow is falling heavy, driving times to and from the area tend to increase with drivers slowing down. It's also worth remembering that the higher the altitude, the worse the conditions will become. Mayrhofen has a tourist information centre in the village and if unfamiliar with the area, it is prudent to check with them about driving conditions before setting off on a journey.