... in Salzburg would enable you to easily see the nearby lake district, which I'd definitely recommend. Not sure for what you need the car in Prague, but the best deals for rental cars usually via the internet. Sometimes hefty surcharges for dropping off a car in a different country ... more

... to find an Austrian car rental company that will allow you to take a car to the Czech Republic without at least paying a large insurance surcharge (on top of the huge drop-off surcharge). This is due to the extra insurance risks involved, especially if you have Austrian number ... more

... priced many options for car rentals and it costs about 340 USD for a car in Prague and 340 USD for one in Salzburg and 781 USD to keep it for both. So not that much difference in price. We have been astonished at how expensive it is to rent ... more

... close to the hotel and require a form of transport. Saalfelden the closest real town - 5 - 10 kilometers away. Probably 2 hours to Salzburg by public transport - transfers needed. Closest good skiing is probably Saalbach- again connection best with an auto. I would look for a more convenient vacation destination ... more

... and came up with [holiday rentals.com (owned ... ... costs much more than the rental car and is MUCH less flexible. Don't bother with the elaborately advertised sleigh ride. It's a horse and cart ride around the block! The 'panorama' breakfast which includes a 30 min walk each way ... more

... past Saalfelden is the start of the Saalbach-Hinterglemm valley with a string of villages, each with its own ski terrain and lifts. Zell am See is still a bit further south. Also good skiing, but probably better suited a bit into your ski vacation, when you have become "experts ... more

... you can check out ski rental and lesson prices. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with Lofer but hopefully someone else can advise specific deals you may be able to do. Alternatively, ask the owner of your apartment or email the tourist office to check if they do special ... more