625 Parking for rent in Vienna – Page 8

• Expensive vs. cheap: Vienna has the highest garage costs in Austria. In prime locations (1st district) an underground parking space can cost up to €300 per month. At the city edge – for example in Floridsdorf – simple outdoor parking spaces are available from around €30 per month.
• Parking-permit city: Since March 2022, short-term parking zones apply across all districts of Vienna. Residents need a parking permit (approx. €10 per month) for their district. The cheap permit still tempts many to park on the street – but those who want to avoid fines and the hunt for parking prefer a garage.
• Supply vs. cars: In Vienna there are an estimated over 650,000 garage parking spaces – theoretically almost as many as registered cars. Still, many spaces remain unused because street parking is cheaper for residents. The city is therefore discussing how to increase garage utilization.
• Insurance bonus: Some motor insurance companies grant a discount if the car is parked overnight in a lockable garage. Those who keep their vehicle in a private garage space receive a price reduction on comprehensive coverage from some providers – increased security therefore pays off financially as well.
• Standard dimensions: A regular parking space is about 5 m long and 2.4 m wide. Typical underground garages have entrances around 2.0 m in height. Large vehicles (roof racks, vans or small motorhomes) therefore often do not fit and require special garages or outdoor spaces.

There are different types of parking spaces in Vienna – from classic single garages to underground garage spaces to outdoor parking spaces. Classic single garages (lockable garage boxes) are found mainly in residential areas or as garage courtyards. More common, however, are underground garage spaces in apartment buildings or office buildings: here your car is parked on a shared parking deck in the basement of the building.

There are also space-saving stacking systems (duplex parkers). Two cars park one above the other, saving space – however, the usable height of a duplex space is often limited to around 1.5 m, so it is too low for SUVs.

Modern underground garages are usually equipped with automatic gates (access by remote control or key), camera surveillance and good lighting.

A private garage space offers high security: your vehicle is protected from weather, theft and damage. When renting, pay attention to details:

• Is the space accessible around the clock?
• Is there a power connection or charging stations for electric cars?
• How wide is the entrance – can you get in easily with a larger vehicle?

Check the dimensions of the parking space so your vehicle fits safely. A normal parking bay is usually around 5 m long and approx. 2.3–2.5 m wide, with about 2.0 m drive-through height in many underground garages. This is sufficient for common cars, but larger vans or motorhomes often exceed this standard.

If you have a very tall or long vehicle, you need to specifically look for extra large garages or outdoor spaces. Motorcycles can be parked in garages without problems – often several bikes fit in one parking space, and some landlords offer discounted motorcycle spaces.

The location of the garage parking space is decisive. In the densely built inner districts of Vienna (e.g. Innere Stadt, Landstraße) private parking spaces are scarce and expensive – here you pay significantly more for proximity to the center. In return, you enjoy the convenience of having the car parked close to your home at any time.

In districts on the city outskirts or outside the Gürtel (for example Floridsdorf or Donaustadt) the supply of garages is larger and the rental prices are significantly lower. In the 12th district (Meidling), for example, garage spaces can be found in residential complexes at moderate prices – such locations are attractive for commuters as they are well connected to the transport network.

The micro-location also plays a role: a garage in a quiet side street or within a secured residential complex often offers more comfort than a space directly on a main road.

Commuters also pay attention to the transport connections. Ideally a garage space is near a subway station or major transfer hub so you can seamlessly switch to public transport after parking your car. Examples: Garages along Engerthstraße in the 2nd district are close to the U2, and in the 3rd district residential buildings around Beatrixgasse offer spaces near the city center. In general: the more central and desirable the location, the higher the price.