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Austria is one of the top tourist destinations in all of Europe.  Famed for the classical composer and Master Mozart and the timeless classic “The Sound of Music”, the country of Austria is a country where music, fashion and culture are given high regards.  Situated underneath the majestic Swiss Alps, the country of Austria also offers travelers captivating landscapes and sceneries where travelers are able to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life and relax and enjoy the splendid beauty of nature. 

For most travelers, especially those who are planning to go on a cross-country trip, perhaps the biggest concern is how to get around Austria.  But there is nothing to worry about.  There are a number of traveling options that you can avail, regardless of your budget, while you are in Austria.  Here are just some travel tips to help you explore the country of Austria hassle-free.

When to Go

Traveling around the country of Austria is relatively easy.  There are a number of different public transportations that you can avail at regular intervals all throughout the day.  If you are traveling on a budget, it is highly advisable to take the bus or the train, especially if you are going from one major city to another.  Although the fares are extremely minimal, you can cut back on your travel expenses getting around Austria by availing any of the unlimited passes offered by train and bus companies.  These passes range from one-day passes to as long as 30 days.  The great thing about these passes is that if you are planning to travel to other parts of Europe, these travel passes are also honored in other countries and major cities within the continent.  You can easily avail of these passes as soon as you arrive in the airport, or better yet, ask your travel agent since they offer some packaged tours that include this.

Transportation

If you have some extra cash to spare, you can also opt to rent a car while you are visiting Austria.  Like the unlimited passes, car rentals can be booked well in advance.  Most of the well-known car rental companies have branches here in Austria and reservations can be made over the Internet.  You can also inquire with your local travel agent about car reservations being included in your package if you are getting a packaged tour from them since these are given at a discounted rate.

Unless you are coming from another European Union country, it is highly advisable to make sure that you first secure an International Driver’s Passport with a German translation in your home country before you make your reservations for the car rental.  This is because in Austria, not all valid drivers’ licenses from different countries in the world would be accepted. 

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In some cases, you may also need to provide some proof of insurance to the car rental company before they would allow you to take the car.  Make sure that you get these necessary documents first in order prior to booking your car rental for your trip to Austria. Austrian traffic authorities are extremely strict.  Make sure that you adhere to all of the rules and regulations of the country with regards to driving in order to save you the inconvenience of having to pay a fine, which can be rather costly.  For example, when driving, make sure that you keep your headlights open, even in the day time.  Failure to do this can mean you having to pay a fine of €15.