Innsbruck travel guide
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You're Going to Love Innsbruck
With a population of 112.467, Innsbruck is the largest city in Tirol, Austria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Innsbruck to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Innsbruck
If you’re looking for affordable options, Burkia - Essen bei Freunden (Fürstenweg 172) and Glorious Bastards Innsbruck (Egger-Lienz-Str. 118) are great picks.
When to visit Innsbruck
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Innsbruck in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Innsbruck, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Innsbruck
Plane
When flying to Innsbruck, you’ll arrive at Innsbruck Kranebitten (INN), which is located 4 km from the city centre.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Innsbruck, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Innsbruck to Munich takes 1h 44m and costs around S$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about S$ 49 for a 4h 09m trip. Located 3.0 km from the city centre, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Innsbruck. Another popular train station is Innsbruck Westbahnhof, located 3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Innsbruck is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 138 km from Innsbruck. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Salzburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Innsbruck, including FlixBus, Lufthansa and Itabus. From Munich, the bus ride to Innsbruck takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 33. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, located 3 km from the city centre of Innsbruck. Innsbruck Busparkplatz am Hofgarten is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Innsbruck
Where to stay in Innsbruck
Average rates range from around S$ 185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 185 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Innsbruck, with prices from S$ 57 to S$ 623 per night. Hötting is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Innsbruck are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Innenstadt - In Innsbruck’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Maximilian - Stadthaus Penz, Hotel Zach and Hotel Schwarzer Adler.
Where to stay in popular areas of Innsbruck
Most booked hotels in Innsbruck
Hiring a car in Innsbruck
Hiring a car in Innsbruck costs S$ 94 per day, on average.
Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Innsbruck (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. The most frequently booked car type in Innsbruck is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.