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American citizens travelling to Austria

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Austria can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Austria

🤝 friendly locals
⚡ Above average wifi
❄️ cold weather
☃️ snowy
Not many tourists
🏂 snow sports
⛷️ skiing

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Austria from United States usually are around 399.00 USD. Laudamotion is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Lufthansa, Transavia, and Austrian

. Popular domestic airlines are

Ryanair, and Transavia

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Holiday Phone, A1, and yesss!

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is EUR.

1 USD = 0.908225 EUR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $9.36 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Austria. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area Beginning in January 2021, ETIAS system will become mandatory for all Non-EU international travellers.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Austria. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. , Austria has restricted movement and limited services to those providing basic needs. People are to remain at home, except in strictly limited circumstances. Events are prohibited and public spaces closed. No more than five people should meet outdoors together. Police are monitoring and fines apply. You cannot enter from Italy without a medical certificate. Flights and trains to France, Spain and Switzerland will cease from 16 March. Entry restrictions apply to travellers from COVID-19 affected countries. You may be denied entry or placed under quarantine. These measures are being adjusted frequently. Contact your travel provider for the latest on disruptions. Follow the advice of local authorities We now advise you to: Do not travel  to Austria.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Austria. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (5.00 / 5)
Safety (3.61 / 5)
Cost of Living (2.97 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$81.50 USD / night

Average Dinners

$9.36 USD

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Popular Cities in Austria

Graz

Innsbruck

Salzburg

Vienna

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