Intersport in Austria

12th January 2024

Last modified on January 18th, 2024

The advantages of renting skis and snowboards are many.

First is the effort and cost of lugging your own gear out to the mountains.

Charter flight charges are not too bad (around £60), but the scheduled airline now charge silly prices.

Long gone are the days when rental equipment was inferior.

INTERSPORT in Austria has all the leading brands including:

•  Volkl
• Head
• Atomic
• Rossignol
• Salomon
• Fischer
• K2

Skis maintained by INTERSPORT workshops are set specifically for each rental and are the safest set up available.

Skis and snowboards last a set period, normally 40 days of rental, before being replaced.

No older equipment is rented out.

With the right package renters can swap equipment as they wish, so you can ski on powder skis if there is fresh snow and piste skis if you are staying on the marked runs.

Or you can chop and change skis just to try different ones out – treat it as a personal ski test.

Ski rental includes boots, skis (or snowboards), poles, and helmet.

Selected Intersport stores also rent backcountry touring skis, toboggans, snowshoes, clothing, avalanche air bags, avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels.

In fact virtually all other mountain or snowsports equipment needed during the winter.

Intersport ski rental. Image © PlanetSKI

It only takes three clicks, and then the countdown to your ski holiday in Austria can start.

Book via www.intersportrent.com 

“On the day you pick up your equipment, it will be ready for you on site at the shop,” claims INTERSPORT Austria on its web site.

“So you don’t lose any time and can hit the slopes in the wintery Alps as soon as you get there.”

PlanetSKI’s Cara Brookes has put Austria INTERSPORT to the test

“This January myself and six friends went skiing in Salzburgerland,” said Cara.

Renting with Intersport. Image c/o PlanetSKI

“We decided that ski rental was the best option. We knew the New Year period would be busy so we booked our rentals online before the trip.

“We headed online to Intersport and were quickly able to find a store for ski rental in Altenmarkt, the small town we were staying in.

“The process was quick and easy, we entered a few details like shoe size and height etc and within minutes it was done.

“We received a confirmation email to show at the store on arrival and easy as that, no need to give any further details as we had already entered them.”

Renting with Intersport. Image c/o PlanetSKI

“We arrived in the town of Altenmarkt later than expected after a long transfer and a delayed flight meaning we were too late to collect our skis and boots that evening.

“We phoned Intersport Schneider and the team were very accommodating and assured us we could collect all of our equipment on the mountain the next day so as not to waste any valuable skiing time.

Intersport Schneider. Image c/o Intersport

“We arrived at Zauchensee ski area first thing the next morning, somewhat thankful we were able to do our first bus journey up the mountain without our skis and boots and went straight to Intersport.

“We were seen immediately and the staff got us suited and booted within 10 minutes.

“After not skiing for a few years, I was slightly apprehensive about getting back out there however, the team at Intersport were really helpful in getting us equipped with the right skis for each of our abilities.

“They also had lots of tips on the best runs in the area and the snow conditions.

“All geared up, we headed up the mountain and the first run was a dream, a perfect starting run after a few years off.

“I must say the boots were the comfiest I have ever worn, after years of wearing uncomfortable boots this really made all this difference to my trip.

“I also couldn’t fault the skis, they seemed almost brand new which begs the question, is there any point in buying your own skis!

Renting with Intersport. Image c/o PlanetSKI

Renting with Intersport. Image c/o PlanetSKI

“After an incredible 4 days of skiing, the proximity of the Intersport to the mountain made returning our equipment so easy and all without factoring in any travel time.

“Again, we were really impressed with the efficiency of the team! Plus, they welcomed up to wait in the warmth of the shop for our bus home.

“With an early flight the next day, travelling light was greatly appreciated and made our journey home far quicker and more comfortable (especially after the lively send off the night before!)”

“Following my experience, I could not recommend renting skis with Intersport enough.

“From the easy booking process to the great staff, top quality equipment, service and the best part, not having to lug heavy skis and boots to the airport.

“It really did make our trip one to remember.

“I had been hoping to upgrade my boots recently but after this smooth experience and the quality of the kit, I think I will be renting for the foreseeable future.

“Thank you Intersport!”

Book via www.intersportrent.com 

Renting with Intersport. Image c/o PlanetSKI

Benefits at INTERSPORT Rent in Austria:

• Free cancellation
• Rent 7 days – pay only 6 days
• Kids up to 10 years free if both parents rent equipment for the same rental period
• Kids & youngsters up to 14 get -50%
• Get your equipment after 4 p.m. on the day before
• Highest hygiene standards
• Maximum safety through standard binding settings
• Free ski-model change for Premium & Superior equipment
• Free exchange from ski and snowboard when renting Premium & Superior equipment
• Free daily service for your Superior rental equipment

In addition, children and teenagers up to 14 years receive a free rental helmet for the same duration at INTERSPORT Rent.

At many Austrian ski resorts, there are spacious children’s areas, wide and relatively flat slopes, ski lessons for children of all ages, beginners’ areas, practice lifts, warming rooms, funparks and more.

In Austria at selected stores if it also possible to rent clothing for kids, which is usful as they can grow out of clothes so quickly.

Plus it frees up valuable room in your suitcase.

After each return, all ski clothing is carefully cleaned and disinfected.

INTERSPORT Rent ski clothing online need to be booked at least 7-days before your desired collection day so that it is ready for you in the hire shop in good time – see here for more.

Intersport Fact Box

INTERSPORT have over 700 ski hire shops across the alps, renting award-winning skis and snowboards. Why rent in resort?

Because you can save money on the airline baggage fee, have less to carry to resort, have up-to-date equipment that’s serviced every rental by qualified professionals.

Swap and change your skis and equipment as conditions demand, and get your feet accurately measured with the Boot Doctor scanning machine – guaranteed comfy, new boots.

Average rental is as little as £12.80 a day in France and £20.60 in Switzerland and Austria and including skis, helmet, poles and boots.”

Book via www.intersportrent.com