Comparing the two ride hailing apps to help you pick the right one for Austria.
| FREENOW | Uber | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Dispatches licensed taxis in Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Linz and selected surrounding Austrian service areas. | Dispatches licensed rides in Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Bregenz, Eisenstadt and St. Pölten. |
| Essential? | No | Yes |
| Pro Tip | Use it when Uber and Bolt surge. A metered taxi can be cheaper for a short central Vienna trip. | Vienna Airport to the centre commonly costs about €35 to €55 before surge as of mid-2026. The train is usually much cheaper. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Uber for ride hailing in Austria. Vienna Airport to the centre commonly costs about €35 to €55 before surge as of mid-2026. The train is usually much cheaper.
Uber is our top recommendation for ride hailing in Austria. Dispatches licensed rides in Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Bregenz, Eisenstadt and St. Pölten.
FREENOW vs Uber in Austria