Car Travel

Driving is the best way to see Tyrol and Vorarlberg, since it allows you to wander off the main routes at your leisure. The autobahns are fastest, but for scenery you're best off on the byways, as you can stop and admire the view. But roads can be treacherous in winter. Cars are not allowed on some mountain roads in the Arlberg without chains, which you can rent from many service stations. If you are renting a car in the winter specify that you want winter tires. These will be sufficient to deal with fairly heavy snow on the road, although you will often be required to also carry snow chains. Roads with particularly attractive scenery are marked on highway maps with a parallel green line. To drive on Austria's autobahn, you will need a vignette, or sticker, available at almost all service stations. A 10-day sticker costs €8.50, for 60 days it’s €24.80.