Driving from Belgium to Salzburg

We will be driving from the Ardennes area in Belgium to Strasbourg and on to Salzburg. Since the rental car will be picked up in Belgium, are there any stickers or other regulations we will need to be aware of traveling through multiple countries? Also, if we need stickers, where do we pick them up? And how necessary is an international driver%26#39;s license? Thanks in advance.

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An international driving license as well as a Autobahn (Expressway) Toll Sticker are mandatory in Austria. But as Salzburg is very close to the German border you could leave the expressway before reaching Austria and proceed on normal roads. Whether a sticker makes sense depends on your activities in Austria.

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You refer to a International Drivers Permit.

It is not a drivers License. Rather it is a translation of your normal drivers license info.

While your rental company will probably not really ask for it , numerous countries require it by law . This includes Austria.

It does not replace your regular drivers license that you must have at all times.

Probably the only time you may need it , is if you have any contact ( hopefully not ) with the police.

It is easily obtained at a AAA office in the USA for a small fee. It is good for one year . passport size photo needed.

The Vignette - highway use sticker for Austria is needed for driving on major Austrian roadways.

7,70 euro for 10 days.

You will find them need to the border crossings before entering Austria or often a the border itself .

large signs usually advertise this %26quot; Vignettes %26quot;

Numerous other countries require similar stickers . Germany does not use this system yet.

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Many thanks. Picking up the int. driving permit today to be safe. We%26#39;ll look for the vignettes as we cross the border.

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If you use the autobahn between Munich area and salzburg , you will find vignettes sold at autobahn gas stations as you near the border.

If you should miss these- a place directly at the border- in the large open area - also a mcDonalds at this crossing .

Be certain to get the vignette.

the police are often just past this border point which for this vignette among other things.

Enjoy your journey.

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That%26#39;s a long drive.............