It is worth noting that for local residents, Salzburg public transport is the pleasure of expensive, and even this is the eternal reason for anger and irritation. It is not surprising that Salzburg is a bicycle Capital of Austria, because more than 20 percent of all transportation by bike. But for tourists in Salzburg, city buses, as still, the best and least expensive type of transport.
First of all, purchasing tickets in advance are always looking for the cheapest option. You can buy tickets in the "Trafiken" kiosks, which you will find on any corner. The second cheapest option for buying one-time tickets is the automata that you will find at almost every bus stop. The most expensive option is to buy tickets at one end with the driver of the transport.
In the automata mentioned above, tickets are available that operate 24 hours. If you are going to spend more than three days in Salzburg, buy a better ticket for 1 week - so economically. Please note that tickets are distributed to all public transport in Salzburg, but mostly you will drive on city buses, and some trains. Children aged 6 to 14 receive discounts on tickets. The use of urban transport is included in the cost of Salzburg Card.
In theory, most city buses drive with 10-minute intervals during working hours (in practice, everything is a bit different, plus-minus 5 minutes). Please note that the further is the place where you need to go, the less the buses go there. Transport connections between the main transport points, such as the airport, the Central Station, most of the main parking lots and the city center, as a rule, are very reliable, and the transport that runs between them, a rather frequent phenomenon on the roads, do not have to wait. Late at night (after midnight), you can like a night bus "Bustaxi" and "Nachtstern" - an appropriate public transport (as a rule, they drive up to 3 o'clock or a little less).
Important note: Keep in mind that most of the main attractions and entertainment cents in Salzburg can be easily walking on foot. This is especially true to those who settled in the central hotel - you are very lucky! You can also consider renting bicycles - the system of cycling paths in Salzburg is extremely well developed, and the bike is currently the fastest view of the transport, especially in the peak hours. It is likely that your hotel provides special discounts in local bicycle rentals - why not take advantage of it?
If you want to spend a few days in Salzburg, and if you want to save time, we recommend that you can advise rent a car. Car rentals there is a whole sea!
First of all, offices of international rental networks are located around the main station and at the Salzburg Airport. You can order a car online or call the company. In addition, you can also see various stands of large car rental companies right in the airport departure hall. Under the "large companies" for car rental, it is referred to as Hertz, Auto Europe or Avis. Prices are ordinary for the European country - from 30 euros per day. Here is a link to car rental at Salzburg Airport: http://www.salzburg-airport.com/en/passengers-visitors/arrival-parking/car-rentals/
The second type of rent, which you will also offer in these offices, is the car rental along with the services of drivers. You will be surprised when you see how many companies offer such expensive services. This is due to the most part, with the Salzburg festival (when there are quite rich people come here and they can afford it) and with high demand for luxury cars and limousines, which are "attached" by professional drivers. Basically, these proposals are active during the summer months.
The third option is the opposite of the previous one, because it is aimed at saving money. If you fly to Salzburg, you should ask your airline whether a package of special offers is offered, which allows you to combine a ticket with a car rental offer. If not, then you can check the same service in your hotel, some collaborate with car rental offices and you have a discount. Such packages are often significantly cheaper than booking these services separately. But, as a rule, such services are available only in large network hotels.
Requirements for renting a car in Salzburg simple. You must have valid driver's license with you, at least for a period of one year to rent a car in Austria. In addition, a fairly common practice in car rental companies is that their customers should be at the age of at least 21 or even 25 years.
If you rented a car, and now you are going to dissect around the city, here are a couple of tips about parking. First of all, it is worth noting that almost all parts of the Old Town offer only short-term parking. Look for parking on blue lines on asphalt is a common, but not the only indicator of a short-term parking zone, so take a closer look, so as not to get yourself a penalty for parking.
Short-term parking is called "Kurzparkzone", they are usually available from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm.
During this time, you in any case should buy a parking card in special automata on the side of the street (they take only coins, usually). On Saturdays, short-term parking is possible from 9 am to 6 pm and it is free. But the maximum time you can leave your car at Kurzparkzone on Saturday - three hours. This is also tracked, so be careful.
Parking available at all major points in Salzburg. In total, there are about 1100 parking in the city. They are indicated by "P + R" on icons, and at the bottom point to the stop of urban buses or suburban trains.
Tickets for P + R parking are fairly cheap.
And most locals know the hidden corners, where you can park a few minutes walk to the city center (in the old town), but keep in mind that such parking has to go at least 20 minutes or so. Pay attention to the areas adjacent to the railway station, as well as to the parsch area in the north (Parsch) or the South region of Nonntal. There are areas in the MaXGLAN area with free parking, but they usually meet less often and are not always comfortable for foreign guests who want to be more in the city center.