Cheap Car Rental near Wels, Austria

Where to pick up near Wels

Rental desks in Wels have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Linz Airport, 13 km away.

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
Linz Airport · 13 km	Airport	6	$53	16 min
Linz Wienerstrasse 280 · 24 km	City office	7	$43	14 min

Car rental prices near Wels by car type

Class	Typical cars	Suppliers	From / day	Typical / day
Mini	Fiat 500, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto	5	$49
Economy	Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo	9	$46	$60
Compact	BMW 1 Series, Seat Arona, Volkswagen Golf	9	$55	$72
Intermediate	Audi A3, Kia Sportage, Volvo XC40	6	$85	$104
Standard	Peugeot 5008, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat	5	$94	$123
Full size	Skoda Superb	2	$102
Station wagon	BMW 3 Series Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Peugeot 508 Estate	9	$75	$113
Large SUV	Volvo XC90	1	$187
SUV	Mercedes GLC, Ford Kuga, Peugeot 2008	6	$62	$94
Minivan	Ford Transit, Mercedes V Class, Mercedes Vito	3	$142
5-seat MPV	BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW X1	3	$74
7-seat minivan	Ford Tourneo, Mercedes V Class, Mercedes Vito	3	$281
9-seat van	Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo, Mercedes Vito Tourer	8	$179	$269
Luxury	BMW X5, Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series	3	$117
Premium	BMW 3 Series	1	$111

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Enterprise

Suzuki Swift

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $46/day

Thrifty

Fiat 500

or similar

4 seats
1 bag
Air conditioning

from $49/day

Budget

Citroen C3

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Air conditioning

from $50/day

Thrifty

Opel Corsa

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Air conditioning

from $51/day

Avis

Seat Ibiza

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Air conditioning

from $53/day

Avis

Mazda 3

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Air conditioning

from $55/day

Thrifty

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $56/day

Buchbinder

Hyundai i20

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Air conditioning

from $57/day

Convertible car rental Wels

Car rental companies near Wels

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Europcar

In the terminal Mon–Wed 07:30–23:30 · Thu–Fri 07:30–23:00 · Sat 00:00–23:00 · Sun 00:00–23:30 13 min wait CDW included Credit card only

9.0

Excellent 250+ reviews

from $90/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $1 074

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Linz Airport
Flughafenstrasse 1, Linz-Hoersching, 4063
43 1 8661640

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Wed 10:00–15:00 · Thu 10:00–15:45 · Fri 10:00–15:00 16 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards

8.8

Excellent 100+ reviews

from $55/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $771

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Avis at Linz Airport
Flughafen Hoersching Flughafenstrasse 1, Linz, 4063
+43 5058585850

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Wed 10:00–15:00 · Thu 10:00–15:45 · Fri 10:00–15:00 · Sat–Sun 24h 9 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards

8.7

Excellent 250+ reviews

from $55/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $1 344

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Budget at Linz Airport
Flughafen Linz, Linz, 4063
+43 7 2216006300

Thrifty

Free shuttle bus Mon 09:30–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 23:00–23:30 · Tue 09:30–11:00, 14:00–15:00, 23:00–23:30 · Wed 09:30–11:00, 14:00–15:00, 18:30–23:30 · Thu 09:30–10:30, 14:00–15:00, 17:00–19:30 · Fri 07:30–10:30, 14:00–15:00 · Sun 10:30–11:00, 18:30–19:30, 21:30–23:30 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.7

Excellent 100+ reviews

from $53/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $881

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Thrifty at Linz Airport
Linz Airport, Hoersching, Hörsching, Linz, 4063
732784841

Hertz

In the terminal Mon 15:00–16:30 · Tue 09:30–11:00, 14:00–15:00, 23:00–23:30 · Wed 09:30–11:00, 14:00–15:00, 18:30–23:30 · Thu 09:30–10:30, 14:00–15:00, 17:00–19:30 · Fri 19:30–22:30 · Sat 14:30–16:30 · Sun 17:00–19:00 12 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards

8.7

Excellent 100+ reviews

from $57/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $727

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Hertz at Linz Airport
Linz Airport, Hoersching, Linz, 4063
732784841

Megadrive

17 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.7

Excellent 500+ reviews

from $43/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Breakdown assistance
Environmental fee
Taxes
Deductible from $1 102

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Megadrive at Linz Wienerstrasse 280
Wiener Strasse 166, Linz, 4020
050105 – 4170

Sixt

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00 24 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards

8.5

Excellent 500+ reviews

from $67/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes
Deductible from $793

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Linz Airport
Car Rental Center, Linz-Hoersching, 4063
+431505264026

Buchbinder

14 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.5

Excellent 250+ reviews

from $59/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.2 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Environmental fee
Taxes
Deductible from $1 102

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Buchbinder at Linz Wienerstrasse 280
Wiener Str. 166, Linz, 4020
+43 0732 343 030

Enterprise

15 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.6

Few reviews 25+ reviews

from $46/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Breakdown assistance
Environmental fee
Taxes
Deductible from $1 058

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Linz Wienerstrasse 280
Siemensstrasse 52, Linz, 4030
7203712501600

Rental conditions near Wels

Based on 9 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age	Minimum age 19. Drivers under 26 pay $7–$18 a day extra (Europcar and Avis).
Debit card	Accepted by 4 of 9 suppliers: Avis, Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Credit card	Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 9 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage	Unlimited at all 9 suppliers.
Fuel policy	Full to full (9 suppliers)
Transmission	Automatic 55%, manual 45%.
Electric and hybrid	Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID.3, Alfa-Romeo Junior and Peugeot E-2008, from $66 a day.
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 9 suppliers.
Insurance included	Theft protection (TP) (9 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (9 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (9 suppliers). Deductible: $727–$1 344.
Included in the price	Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Environmental fee
Extras	Infant seat (9 suppliers), Child seat (9 suppliers), GPS (8 suppliers), Snow chains (7 suppliers), Booster seat (7 suppliers), Winter tires (7 suppliers)
Special offers	Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)

Driving in Austria: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.01% for new drivers · Vignette needed for motorways. Driving rules

Cities near Wels

Linz 24 km

Car rental near Wels: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 9 min at Budget to 24 min at Sixt.

55% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 9 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 19, and drivers under 26 pay from $7 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Austria, the USA and Germany. A typical rental lasts 5 days.

Car rental near Wels: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Wels?

Car rental near Wels starts from $46 per day, and the average price is $149 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $447 for a 3-day weekend and $1 044 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Wels?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Wels over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:

9-seat van: $333 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Wels?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Wels over the last 12 months:

Europcar, average price $175 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Wels?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Wels are:

Europcar: rated 9.0/10 by 250+ customers, average price $175 per day
Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 250+ customers, average price $145 per day
Avis: rated 8.8/10 by 100+ customers, average price $71 per day

Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Wels?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Wels are:

Enterprise: about $50 per day
Budget: about $55 per day
Thrifty: about $56 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Wels?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.

Desk in or next to the terminal: Europcar, Avis and Budget
Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Thrifty

Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Wels and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car near Wels?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Wels is 19, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers near Wels:

Europcar: minimum age 20, young driver fee up to age 25
Avis: minimum age 19, young driver fee up to age 25

Can I rent a car near Wels with a debit card?

Rental companies near Wels typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Wels: Sixt, Avis, Budget and Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Wels offer unlimited mileage?

9 rental companies near Wels include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Europcar, Sixt and Avis. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Wels?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Wels are:

Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Megadrive, Enterprise and Buchbinder.
Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Wels?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Wels include Avis, Budget and Thrifty. The cheapest is Budget, from $66 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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Car Rental near Wels

Where to pick up near Wels

Car rental prices near Wels by car type

Suzuki Swift

Fiat 500

Citroen C3

Opel Corsa

Seat Ibiza

Mazda 3

Volkswagen Polo

Hyundai i20

Volkswagen Golf

Seat Arona

Peugeot 308

Hyundai i10

Ford Focus

Jeep Avenger

Seat Leon

Mercedes A Class

Toyota Corolla Estate

Seat Leon Estate

Opel Astra Estate

Peugeot 508 Estate

Ford Focus Estate

Peugeot 308 Estate

Citroen C4

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Skoda Enyaq

Kia Sportage

Skoda Octavia

Peugeot 3008

Skoda Octavia Combi

Peugeot 508

Volkswagen Passat Estate

Skoda Superb

Volvo XC40

Audi A3

Seat Ateca

Volkswagen Passat

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot E-2008

Suzuki S-Cross

Peugeot 2008

Seat Ateca

Opel Crossland X

Opel Mokka

Seat Arona

Volkswagen ID.4

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

BMW X1

Mercedes Vito

Mercedes Vito Tourer

Mercedes Vito

Volkswagen T6

Ford Tourneo

Volkswagen MultiVan

Ford Transit

Ford Tourneo

Ford Transit

Mercedes V Class

BMW 3 Series

BMW 5 Series

BMW 4 Series Convertible

Mercedes E Class

BMW X5

Peugeot E-2008

Alfa-Romeo Junior

Volkswagen ID.3

Skoda Enyaq

Volkswagen ID.4

Toyota Corolla Estate Hybrid

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 PHEV

Car rental companies near Wels

Europcar

Customer ratings

Included in the price

Policies

Extras (paid at the desk)

Office