Relaxed 10-Day Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Salzburg to Hallstatt and Vienna

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Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 10-day relaxed road trip in Austria! Salzburg, Mondsee, Sankt Gilgen, Oberburgau, Hallstatt, Obertraun, Vienna, Gemeinde Melk, and Linz await with vibrant culture and lasting memories as you unwind on this self-drive vacation.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Austria, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 4 nights in Salzburg, 2 nights in Hallstatt, and 3 nights in Vienna, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Austria.

Your journey starts in Salzburg, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 10-day relaxed road trip in Austria to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Austria already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Schönbrunn Palace and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Prater.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Austria road trip itinerary for 10 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Austria.

If you want to make your 10-day relaxed self-drive tour in Austria even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Austria includes 9 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 10 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 10-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Austria today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Salzburg - Arrival day
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  • Linzergasse
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Your relaxed road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Salzburg, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Salzburg and begin your adventure in Austria.

Salzburg is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Salzburg. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Austria. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Salzburg, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Salzburg.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Austria. Enjoy your first taste of Salzburg as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Salzburg
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Drive 14 km, 1 hour 8 min

  • Red Bull Hangar-7
  • Mozartplatz
  • Salzburg Cathedral
  • Haus der Natur
  • Mirabell Palace
  • Altstadt
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A visit to Altstadt is a must on the agenda today. This neighborhood is full of hidden gems and character, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Plus, you’ll be close to some of the city’s most famous sights.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Austria. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Austria and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Salzburg has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Salzburg and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Salzburg
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Drive 113 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Seepromenade Mondsee
  • Wolfgangsee Lake
  • Plombergstein
  • Kreuzstein Wasserfall
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Your relaxed road trip in Austria continues on day 3 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Austria better by exploring the top attractions of Salzburg and beyond. With 1 night left in Salzburg, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Salzburg.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Salzburg.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Austria, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Salzburg.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Salzburg
  • Hallstatt
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Drive 78 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
  • Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (Maria am Berg)
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt
  • Marktplatz Hallstatt
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Day 4 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Austria lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Hallstatt, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 2 nights.

You'll be staying in Hallstatt on this laid-back road trip through Austria. You'll stay here for 2 nights.

Exploring the food culture in Hallstatt offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the village.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Austria.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Hallstatt
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Drive 189 km, 4 hours 49 min

  • Mammut Cave
  • Dachstein Giant Ice Cave
  • Koppenbrüller Höhle, Obertraun
  • 5 Fingers
  • Dachstein Skywalk
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On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you’ll explore the area around Hallstatt, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Hallstatt will make you fall even more in love with the village and uniqueness of Austria.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Hallstatt and your accommodation.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Austria. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Hallstatt, explore the village like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the village.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Austria!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Hallstatt
  • Vienna
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Drive 289 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Anker Clock
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Austria offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Vienna, where you’ll stay for 3 nights.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Austria as you make your way to Vienna. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Austria, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Vienna.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Vienna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Vienna
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Drive 11 km, 51 min

  • Belvedere Palace
  • Hundertwasserhaus
  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Prater
  • Neubau
  • Mariahilfer Straße
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Austria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Salzburg. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Salzburg that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Austria more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Vienna offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Vienna
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Drive 16 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Schönbrunn Zoo
  • Hofburg Palace
  • Albertina
  • Vienna State Opera
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Austria more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Vienna’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Austria.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
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Drive 325 km, 4 hours 9 min

  • Melk Abbey
  • Ars Electronica Center
  • Linz’s main square
  • Lentos Art Museum
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Day 9 of your self-drive tour in Austria offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Austria.

In Salzburg, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Austria.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Austria.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Salzburg - Departure day
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  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Austria is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 10 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 10-day relaxed road trip in Austria is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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