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Relaxed 14-Day Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Vienna to St. Pölten, Salzburg, and Graz

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Enjoy this 14-day relaxed road trip in Austria, with Vienna, Gemeinde Melk, Gemeinde Schollach, St. Pölten, Gemeinde Mödling, Laxenburg, Gemeinde Petronell-Carnuntum, Hainburg, Schloss Hof, Krems a der Donau, Gemeinde Dürnstein, Krenglbach, Wels, Sankt Leonhard, Fürstenbrunn, Salzburg, Tenneck, Schladming, and Graz showing you the beauty, culture, and peaceful moments that make this journey special!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Austria, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Vienna, 4 nights in St. Pölten, 3 nights in Salzburg, and 1 night in Graz, 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 Vienna, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 14-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 St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Austria road trip itinerary for 14 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 14-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 13 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 14 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 14-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

Vienna - Arrival day
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Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
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Your relaxed road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Vienna, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Vienna and begin your adventure in Austria.

Vienna 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 Vienna. 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 Vienna, it's often a good idea to reserve a table 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.

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

Day 2

Vienna
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Drive 2 km, 26 min

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Albertina
Vienna State Opera
Innere Stadt
Graben
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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.

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 Vienna, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Vienna!

Day 3

Vienna
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 12 min

Belvedere Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace Park
Schönbrunn Zoo
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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.

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

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

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

Day 4

Vienna
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Drive 3 km, 41 min

MuseumsQuartier
Museum of Natural History Vienna
Hofburg Palace
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 Vienna. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Vienna 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 Vienna, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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.

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

Day 5

Vienna
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Drive 126 km, 1 hour 57 min

Melk Abbey
Schallaburg
Museum Niederösterreich
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Day 5 of your relaxed road trip in Austria will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Austria, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

You'll be staying in St. Pölten on this laid-back road trip through Austria. You'll stay here for 4 nights.

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 St. Pölten.

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

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

Day 6

Lower Austria
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Drive 159 km, 2 hours 18 min

Föhrenberge Nature Park
Castle Liechtenstein
Laxenburg Castle Park
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you’ll explore the area around St. Pölten, where you’ll be staying for another 3 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of St. Pölten will make you fall even more in love with the town and uniqueness of Austria.

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

Exploring the food culture in St. Pölten 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 town.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in St. Pölten. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

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

Day 7

Lower Austria
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Drive 269 km, 3 hours 26 min

Römerstadt Carnuntum
Heimenburg ruins
Schloss Hof
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Your relaxed road trip in Austria continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Austria better by exploring the top attractions of St. Pölten and beyond. With 2 nights left in St. Pölten, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the town.

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

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 St. Pölten, explore the town like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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

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

Day 8

Lower Austria
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Drive 99 km, 1 hour 32 min

Grafenegg Cottages
Steiner Tor
Stift Dürnstein
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On day 8 of your relaxed road trip in Austria, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in St. Pölten and visit amazing attractions in Grafenegg, Krems a der Donau, and Gemeinde Dürnstein, just outside the town. You still have 1 night left in St. Pölten, 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 for the day, you’ll return to St. Pölten and your accommodation.

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

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

Day 9

Lower Austria
Salzburg
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Drive 290 km, 3 hours 32 min

Zoo Schmiding / Museum - meeting of cultures
Tiergarten Wels
Untersbergbahn GmbH
Bauernadvent Glanegg
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Day 9 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Austria offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 3 nights.

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.

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 Salzburg, 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 Salzburg.

Toast to another amazing day in Austria!

Day 10

Salzburg
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Drive 11 km, 39 min

Hellbrunn Palace
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Salzburg Cathedral
Mozartplatz
Altstadt
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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 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.

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

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

Day 11

Salzburg
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Drive 11 km, 49 min

Red Bull Hangar-7
Mozart's Birthplace
Mirabellgarten
Mirabell Palace
Linzergasse
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Set aside time today to explore Linzergasse, 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.

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.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Salzburg. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another amazing day in Austria!

Day 12

Salzburg
Graz
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Drive 269 km, 3 hours 48 min

Hohenwerfen Castle
Eisriesenwelt
Reiteralm
Planai Schladming Bergbahn
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Day 12 of your self-drive tour in Austria offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Graz for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Austria.

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

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

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

Day 13

Graz
Vienna
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Drive 201 km, 2 hours 34 min

Main square of Graz
Styrian Armoury
Uhrturm
Schlossberg
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Day 13 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 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Vienna. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Austria.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Vienna has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of 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 in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Austria!

Day 14

Vienna - Departure day
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Citypark
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip in Austria is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices. Take a break with a cup of coffee or tea while savoring the local vibe in a coffee shop.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 14 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 14-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.

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.

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