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

Kitzbühel in April
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kitzbühel in April
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Detroit and takes around 11h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kitzbühel, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Kitzbühel to Munich takes 1h 29m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $60 for a 2h 25m 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, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Kitzbühel takes 210 miles and will cost you around $28. From Stuttgart, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 285 miles. Kitzbühel’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

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 Detroit and takes around 11h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kitzbühel, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Kitzbühel to Munich takes 1h 29m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $60 for a 2h 25m 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, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Kitzbühel takes 210 miles and will cost you around $28. From Stuttgart, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 285 miles. Kitzbühel’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Kitzbühel

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (208 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (146 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (136 reviews)
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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 $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kitzbühel

Most booked hotels in Kitzbühel

Kaiserhof Superior
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 77 reviews)
$297+
Hotel Kaiserhof Kitzbuehel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1217 reviews)
$220+
Tennerhof Gourmet & Spa de Charme Hotel - Relais & Châteaux
5 stars
Excellent (9, 192 reviews)
$225+
Lebenberg Schlosshotel-Kitzbühel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1704 reviews)
$176+
A-Rosa Kitzbühel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1323 reviews)
$293+
Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 888 reviews)
$249+

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, 49% more expensive than at Salzburg W.A. Mozart.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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, 49% more expensive than at Salzburg W.A. Mozart.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.