Relaxed 12-Day Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Innsbruck to Linz and Salzburg

1 / 35
photo of Mountain station of Hafelekar and Seegrube cable railway at Innsbruck, Austria.
Perfect travel plans
Everything included
Fully customizable

Description

Included

Flights
Hotel
Select dates
Car rental
Select dates
Tours & tickets
Select dates
Travel plan
From A to Z
Travel agent
24/7 fast service

Description

Discover stunning scenery and hidden gems on this 12-day relaxed road trip in Austria! Innsbruck, Mondsee, Linz, Gmunden, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Sankt Leonhard, Berg, Seeham, Stadt Kufstein, and Marktgemeinde Wattens 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 Innsbruck, 3 nights in Linz, and 4 nights in Salzburg, 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 Innsbruck, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-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 Fortress Hohensalzburg and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Swarovski Kristallwelten.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Austria road trip itinerary for 12 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 12-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 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 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 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Austria today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

Read more

Travel details

Set your travel details to find the best price

Flights

Round trip
Round trip
Travel dates

Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Compare and choose from the best flights to Innsbruck

Car

Choose from the best car rental deals or see all options

Driver’s age is 30 - 65
I live in
Pick-up: 10:00
Drop-off: 10:00

Personalize your itinerary

Customize tours under each day and destination

Day 1

Day 1

  • Innsbruck - Arrival day
  • More
  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
  • More

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

Innsbruck 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.

Find your way to your hotel in Innsbruck. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Austria. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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 Innsbruck, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Innsbruck. The bars in Innsbruck make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

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

Read more
Day 2

Day 2

  • Innsbruck
  • More

Drive 4 km, 24 min

  • Cathedral of St. Jacob
  • Altstadt Innsbruck
  • Golden Roof
  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • More

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Austria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Innsbruck. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Innsbruck that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Austria more memorable.

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 Innsbruck, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Innsbruck’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!

Read more
Day 3

Day 3

  • Innsbruck
  • More

Drive 38 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • Ambras Castle Innsbruck
  • Bergisel Ski Jump
  • Triumphal Arch
  • Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz
  • Top Of Innsbruck
  • More

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Austria more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Innsbruck, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Innsbruck. The bars in Innsbruck make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Toast to another amazing day in Austria!

Read more
Day 4

Day 4

  • Innsbruck
  • Linz
  • More

Drive 324 km, 3 hours 47 min

  • Alpenseebad Mondsee
  • Seepromenade Mondsee
  • Traunfall
  • More

Day 4 of your self-drive tour in Austria offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Linz for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Austria.

You'll be staying in Linz on this laid-back road trip through Austria. You'll stay here for 3 nights.

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, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Linz. The bars in Linz make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

Read more
Day 5

Day 5

  • Linz
  • More

Drive 2 km, 32 min

  • Schlossmuseum des Oberösterreichischen Landesmuseums
  • Dreifaltigkeitssäule
  • Linz’s main square
  • Linzer Mariendom
  • Landstraße
  • More

Set aside time today to explore Landstraße, a standout street that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

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, Linz has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

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.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Austria.

Read more
Day 6

Day 6

  • Linz
  • More

Drive 14 km, 33 min

  • Linz Botanical Garden
  • Ars Electronica Center
  • Zoo Linz
  • Grottenbahn
  • More

Austria makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Austria also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

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.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Linz.

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

Read more
Day 7

Day 7

  • Linz
  • Salzburg
  • More

Drive 221 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Schloss Ort
  • Hallstätter See
  • 5 Fingers
  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • More

On day 7 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Austria, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Salzburg. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring the food culture in Salzburg 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, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Salzburg and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

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

Read more
Day 8

Day 8

  • Salzburg
  • More

Drive 108 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • Freilichtmuseum Salzburg
  • Untersbergbahn GmbH
  • Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf
  • Ferdinand Porsche Erlebniswelten fahr(T)raum
  • More

On day 8 of your relaxed road trip in Austria, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Salzburg and visit amazing attractions in Sankt Leonhard, Berg, and Seeham, just outside the city. You still have 3 nights left in Salzburg, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

Exploring the food culture in Salzburg 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.

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

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

Read more
Day 9

Day 9

  • Salzburg
  • More

Drive 24 km, 1 hour 11 min

  • Red Bull Hangar-7
  • Mozartplatz
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Hellbrunn Palace
  • Altstadt
  • More

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Austria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Innsbruck. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Innsbruck that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Austria more memorable.

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.

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

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

Read more
Day 10

Day 10

  • Salzburg
  • More

Drive 3 km, 41 min

  • Mirabell Palace
  • Mirabellgarten
  • Mozart's Birthplace
  • Haus der Natur
  • Linzergasse
  • More

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Austria more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Exploring the food culture in Salzburg 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.

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

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

Read more
Day 11

Day 11

  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • More

Drive 199 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Kaiserlift Kufstein
  • Kufstein Fortress
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
  • Crystal Cloud & Mirror Pool
  • More

Day 11 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 Innsbruck, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

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

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Innsbruck, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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

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

Read more
Day 12

Day 12

  • Innsbruck - Departure day
  • More
  • Colourful Houses Innsbruck
  • More

Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Austria is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Browse through boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces to take home.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in Austria is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

Read more

How it works

Book your journey with Europe’s biggest travel platform—expert itineraries, instant confirmation, and full flexibility with 24/7 support.

Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.
Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

We guarantee

Your trip is protected, personalized, and priced right. No surprises, no stress.

Similar travel packages

Discover other popular vacations in Austria

From 0

Link to appstore phone
Install Europe’s biggest travel app

Download Europe’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place

Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Europe’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.