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Austria

Alpine charm meets urban efficiency

16 apps9 essentialEuropeLast updated: July 2026

Austria has excellent public transit and a strong local app ecosystem. Cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred outside major cities. German is the official language. A translation app goes a long way in smaller towns.

The essentials

  • Bolt app iconBoltRide Hailing
  • Uber app iconUberRide Hailing
  • foodora app iconfoodoraFood Delivery
  • Lieferando.at app iconLieferando.atFood Delivery
  • Revolut app iconRevolutPayments
  • Google Maps app iconGoogle MapsNavigation
  • ÖBB app iconÖBBTransit
  • Wiener Linien app iconWiener LinienTransit
  • Google Translate app iconGoogle TranslateLanguage
  • Ride Hailing
  • Food Delivery
  • Payments
  • Navigation
  • Transit
  • Language

Ride Hailing4 apps · 2 essential

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Bolt app icon

BoltEssential

Books rides in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Eisenstadt, Parndorf, Rust and towns around Lake Neusiedl.

Pro tip: Bolt is usually cheaper than Uber in Vienna as of mid-2026, but its supply is thinner outside Vienna, Graz and Salzburg.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Uber app icon

UberEssential

Dispatches licensed rides in Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Bregenz, Eisenstadt and St. Pölten.

Pro tip: Vienna Airport to the centre commonly costs about €35 to €55 before surge as of mid-2026. The train is usually much cheaper.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
FREENOW app icon

FREENOW

Dispatches licensed taxis in Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Linz and selected surrounding Austrian service areas.

Pro tip: Use it when Uber and Bolt surge. A metered taxi can be cheaper for a short central Vienna trip.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Taxi 40100 app icon

Taxi 40100

Dispatches licensed, metered taxis across Vienna and to or from Vienna Airport.

Pro tip: It is a useful Vienna backup during events. Confirm whether the assigned ride will charge in the app or inside the taxi.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Food Delivery5 apps · 2 essential

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foodora app icon

foodoraEssential

Delivers meals in Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Villach and other Austrian cities.

Pro tip: mjam became foodora in May 2023. Install foodora because old guides and saved mjam links no longer identify the current service.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Lieferando.at app icon

Lieferando.atEssential

Lists restaurant delivery in Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt and many smaller Austrian towns.

Pro tip: It is often the broadest option outside central Vienna. Collection can remove the delivery fee and may expose more restaurants.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Wolt app icon

Wolt

Delivers in Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz, Salzburg, Villach and Bruck an der Mur.

Pro tip: Wolt is often cheaper than foodora during promotions as of mid-2026, but restaurant coverage is narrower outside its listed cities.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Bolt Food app icon

Bolt Food

Delivers restaurant meals in Vienna, Graz and selected Austrian city service zones.

Pro tip: It is usually the cheapest option when a campaign applies, but check your exact address because ride coverage does not imply food coverage.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗
Uber Eats app icon

Uber Eats

Announced for an Austrian return in summer 2026, with no confirmed consumer launch city by July 31, 2026.

Pro tip: Do not rely on it yet. Check the app after arrival because Uber had not confirmed a live Austrian consumer service by July 31, 2026.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Payments3 apps · 1 essential

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Revolut app icon

RevolutEssential

Multi-currency card that covers Austria's tap-to-pay shops and hotels while giving you cheap euro withdrawals for the cash you will still need at sausage stands and alpine huts.

Pro tip: Withdraw euros at bank-owned ATMs like Erste or Raiffeisen. The Euronet machines all over Vienna and the ski towns add steep fees and poor rates, so always decline their conversion offer and choose to be charged in euros.

App StorePlay Store
Bluecode app icon

Bluecode

Austria's homegrown payment app, accepted at chains like Billa and Spar, pharmacies and many regional merchants via a one-time barcode scanned at the till.

Pro tip: Bluecode needs an account at a participating Austrian or German bank, so most tourists cannot activate it. You lose nothing: every till that scans Bluecode also takes contactless Visa or Mastercard, so just tap your card or phone instead.

App StorePlay Store
Wise app icon

Wise

Useful in Austria for mid-market euro conversion and ATM cash, since traditional coffee houses, Würstelstand kiosks and alpine restaurants still refuse cards more often than elsewhere in western Europe.

Pro tip: Wise includes a monthly allowance of fee-free ATM withdrawals, then small fees kick in. Take out larger amounts in one go at bank ATMs, and when the machine offers conversion, always choose to be charged in euros.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Navigation1 app · 1 essential

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Google Maps app icon

Google MapsEssential

Essential for city navigation, walking directions, and transit lookups. Well-calibrated for Austrian cities with live transit data.

Pro tip: Download the Austria offline map before heading into the Alps. Mobile signal drops quickly in mountain valleys.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Transit2 apps · 2 essential

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ÖBB app icon

ÖBBEssential

Austria's official national rail app for booking train tickets, checking timetables, and storing discount cards. Covers domestic and international routes.

Pro tip: Buy tickets in advance for heavily discounted Sparschiene fares. Prices rise significantly closer to departure.

App StorePlay Store
Wiener Linien app icon

Wiener LinienEssential

Official app for Vienna's public transport covering U-Bahn, trams, and buses with real-time departures and mobile tickets.

Pro tip: A 24-, 48-, or 72-hour Vienna City card purchased in-app gives unlimited rides and is far cheaper than single tickets.

App StorePlay Store

Language1 app · 1 essential

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Google Translate app icon

Google TranslateEssential

Translate German menus, signs, and conversations in real time. Camera mode is useful for restaurant menus and museum information.

Pro tip: Download the German language pack for offline use. Essential in rural areas and mountain villages.

App StorePlay StoreWebsite↗

Internet in Austria

Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling

Guac app icon

Guac

Recommended

Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.

App StorePlay StoreSee plans

Airalo

One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.

Holafly

Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.

Buying a local SIM card ID registration required

Registration
Registration requires your passport plus a photo, fingerprint, or other biometric check.
Tourist plans and prices
Typical prepaid offers include around 2 GB, while starter prices begin near 21 USD.
Where to buy
Airport counters and city carrier stores are the easiest places to buy; confirm activation before leaving.
Airport prices
Airport prices are usually higher than city or online prices.
Local eSIM
A travel eSIM is the simpler option and avoids local SIM registration steps.

Good to know

The SIM-registration fee depends on the seller; operator stores are usually the cheapest place to activate.

Local carriers

  • A1

    Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.

  • Magenta Telekom

    Tourist-friendly choice with a straightforward purchase process.

  • Drei (3)

    Good-value option when price matters most.

  • HoT

    Good-value option when price matters most.

  • spusu

    Good-value option when price matters most.

  • yesss!

    Good-value option when price matters most.

  • Lidl Connect

    Good-value option when price matters most.

Full SIM card and eSIM guide for Austria→eSIM and SIM cards by country→
Sources and how current this is

Data checked July 2026

Source dates: Wertkartenregistrierung.at (official Austrian operator registration portal, mandated by the TKG amendment): undated, describes the 01/01/2019 rule and the 01/09/2019 deadline for existing cards | Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki: retrieved 30 Jul 2026, indexed ~1 week old | Traveltomtom Vienna Airport: May 2025 (FIRST-HAND airport price survey) | Traveltomtom eSIM guide: last updated Jul 2026 | How-to-Austria (expat site): updated 16 Jul 2026 | Expat Focus: 26 May 2026 | Phone Travel Wiz: 18 Jan 2025

Sources disagree: Registration practice or tourist eligibility still varies between published accounts. Quoted prices or bundle details vary by seller and may change at short notice.

Sources

  • wertkartenregistrierung.at
  • wertkartenregistrierung.at
  • prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com
  • traveltomtom.net
  • traveltomtom.net
  • how-to-austria.com
  • expatfocus.com
  • phonetravelwiz.com

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-have apps for traveling in Austria?

The essential apps for Austria are Bolt, Uber, foodora, Lieferando.at, Revolut.

How many travel apps does Austria have?

We've curated 16 apps across 6 categories for traveling in Austria, including 9 essential apps.

What is the best ride hailing app in Austria?

Bolt is the top-rated ride hailing app in Austria. Books rides in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Eisenstadt, Parndorf, Rust and towns around Lake Neusiedl.

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  • Ride Hailing
  • Food Delivery
  • Payments
  • Navigation
  • Transit
  • Language
  • Internet in Austria
  • Frequently asked questions