Kitzbühel travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kitzbühel
With a population of 8,818, Kitzbühel is a must-see destination in Tirol, Austria. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kitzbühel has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kitzbühel
If you’re looking for affordable options, Berggasthaus Sonnbühel (Hahnenkamm 11) and Zuma – Weisses Roessl Kitzbühel (Bichlstraße 5) are great picks.
When to visit Kitzbühel
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kitzbühel in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kitzbühel, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Kitzbühel
Plane
Although Kitzbühel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG), which is located 37 miles from Kitzbühel. The shortest flight to Kitzbühel from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 35m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Kitzbühel, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Kitzbühel to Munich takes 1h 22m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about $49 for a 5h 13m trip. The train station in Kitzbühel is called Kitzbühel, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kitzbühel is to pick up a car rental from Vienna, which is about 192 miles from Kitzbühel. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Zippy7, among others, in Vienna.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kitzbühel, including FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Regiojet. From Munich, the bus ride to Kitzbühel takes 110 miles and will cost you around $24. From Ljubljana, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 240 miles. Kitzbühel’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Kitzbühel
Where to stay in Kitzbühel
From 5-star hotels such as the Tennerhof Gourmet & Spa de Charme Hotel - Relais & Châteaux to great affordable options like the Ferienhotel Alpenhof, Kitzbühel offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kitzbühel
Most booked hotels in Kitzbühel
Renting a car in Kitzbühel
Renting a car in Kitzbühel costs $155 per day, on average, or $622 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Salzburg W.A. Mozart.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Kitzbühel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Kitzbühel is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500C or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.