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Carinthia

Car Rental Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)

from €26/day · all-in pricing

Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) serves the Carinthian capital and the turquoise lakes of southern Austria. A rental car puts the Wörthersee, Millstätter See, Faaker See, and the spectacular Großglockner High Alpine Road within easy reach — and northern Italy (Tarvisio, Udine) and Slovenia (Ljubljana, Bled) are just over the border.

KLU airport pickup just 3 km from Klagenfurt centre and the Wörthersee
Easy A2 access to Villach, Italy, and Slovenia
Ideal base for Carinthian lake holidays (Wörthersee, Millstätter See, Faaker See)
Direct route to the Großglockner High Alpine Road
Day trips to Lake Bled (Slovenia) and Trieste (Italy) easily possible
Klagenfurt rooftops with the Karawanks mountains behind

Why book Klagenfurt car rental with Austria Auto Rentals

  • · Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Klagenfurt Airport (Wörthersee) (KLU).
  • · Transparent total drive-away pricing — no surprise fees at the desk.
  • · CDW and theft protection-inclusive packages available on most quotes.
  • · Multilingual booking support and direct contact with our team for any change.
  • · Free re-booking if our rate drops between booking and pickup.

Popular Klagenfurt car rental routes

Driving distances from Klagenfurt Airport (Wörthersee) to popular destinations:

Klagenfurt Airport to Wörthersee (Pörtschach)20 km — 25 min
Klagenfurt to Villach40 km — 30 min
Klagenfurt to Großglockner Heiligenblut120 km — 1h 45m
Klagenfurt to Lake Bled (Slovenia)85 km — 1h 20m
Klagenfurt to Tarvisio (Italy)85 km — 1h

Vehicle types available at KLU

EconomyCompactSUVConvertible7-seater

Best time to visit: June–September for lake swimming; the Großglockner road is open early May to late October only.

Klagenfurt car rental — FAQ

Is Klagenfurt the best airport for the Großglockner road?

Yes. Klagenfurt is the closest international airport to the southern (Heiligenblut) entrance of the Großglockner High Alpine Road, Austria's most spectacular drive. Allow about 1h 45m for the drive each way.

Do I need a special toll for the Großglockner road?

Yes — the Großglockner High Alpine Road has its own toll, separate from the Austrian vignette. Tickets are sold at the entrance gates; a single-day car pass is around €40 (subject to change).

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