Mayrhofen travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mayrhofen
With a population of 3,869, Mayrhofen 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mayrhofen has to offer.
When to visit Mayrhofen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mayrhofen in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 149 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mayrhofen, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.
How to Get to Mayrhofen
Plane
Although Mayrhofen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Innsbruck Kranebitten (INN), which is located 25 miles from Mayrhofen. The shortest flight to Mayrhofen from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mayrhofen, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Mayrhofen to Vienna takes 4h 16m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about £100 for a 5h 48m trip. The train station in Mayrhofen is called Mayrhofen im Zillertal, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Mayrhofen is to pick up a car hire from Salzburg, which is about 71 miles from Mayrhofen. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Salzburg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mayrhofen, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Lufthansa. From Munich, the bus ride to Mayrhofen takes 130 miles and will cost you around £17. From Vienna, the ticket costs about £73 for a journey of 253 miles.
Airlines serving Mayrhofen
Where to stay in popular areas of Mayrhofen
Most booked hotels in Mayrhofen
Hiring a car in Mayrhofen
Expect to pay £1.39 per litre in Mayrhofen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.67 and £22.23. The most frequently booked car type in Mayrhofen is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.