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Car Rental Linz Airport (LNZ)

from €25/day · all-in pricing

Linz Blue Danube Airport (LNZ) serves Upper Austria's industrial and cultural capital on the Danube. A rental car is the best way to discover the spectacular Danube valley between Linz and Passau, the historic Mauthausen memorial, and the western Salzkammergut lakes including the Attersee and Traunsee.

LNZ airport pickup 13 km from Linz city centre
Easy A1 West autobahn access toward Salzburg and Vienna
Ideal for Danube valley exploration (Schlögener Schlinge, Passau)
Quick access to Attersee, Traunsee, and the Salzkammergut
Affordable rates from local and international suppliers
Linz skyline with the Mariendom cathedral spire

Why book Linz car rental with Austria Auto Rentals

  • · Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport) (LNZ).
  • · 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 Linz car rental routes

Driving distances from Linz Airport (Blue Danube Airport) to popular destinations:

Linz Airport to Linz city centre13 km — 20 min
Linz to Mauthausen Memorial25 km — 25 min
Linz to Attersee (Seewalchen)60 km — 50 min
Linz to Hallstatt85 km — 1h 20m
Linz to Salzburg135 km — 1h 30m

Vehicle types available at LNZ

EconomyCompactIntermediateSUV

Best time to visit: May–September for the Danube valley and lakes; the area is also pleasant in early autumn.

Linz car rental — FAQ

Is Linz Airport a good base for the Salzkammergut lakes?

Yes. While Salzburg is closer to most of the Salzkammergut, Linz is the gateway for the eastern lakes (Attersee, Traunsee, Mondsee) and avoids tourist-season traffic around Salzburg.

Can I drive into the Czech Republic from Linz?

Yes. Cesky Krumlov (Czech Republic) is just 70 km north. Most suppliers permit Czech travel with written authorisation; the Czech Republic requires its own digital vignette for motorways.

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