Linz Airport, otherwise known as the Blue Danube Airport, is located outside the city; the journey to the centre takes around 20 minutes. There is a bus and train service, but the most stylish way to travel is with cheap car hire at Linz Airport.

Linz’s hotels are mainly dotted around the city centre, with a few out of town options. There are few hotels in the vicinity of the airport, so a taxi or bus ride into town is necessary. Alternatively, you can book car hire in Linz Airport.

Linz is bursting with character, as well as exciting things to do and see. Many of the city’s attractions make fun outings for younger members of the family, including Linz Zoo, which is situated half way up Postlingberg.

Linz Botanical Gardens is one of Europe’s most beautiful parks, with around 8,000 types of plant. The park is around 30 minutes’ walk from the centre, so if you have arranged car rental in Linz you can save your legs for walking around this 43,000 square metre expanse of green.

The railway station offers hourly rail connections to Vienna and Salzburg. A passenger boat service also travels the Danube, ferrying passengers to Vienna and Passau in Germany. Car rental in Linz allows you the most freedom, and is available at a cheap rate.