4-Day Austria Road Trip from Vienna to Graz

Photo of Vienna Giant Wheel 65m tall Ferris wheel in Prater park in Austria, Vienna.
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Duration
4 days & 3 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
3 nights included
Car rental
4 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 4-day road trip through Austria.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Austria. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Vienna and 1 night in Graz, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Austria. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Vienna and Graz. We'll help you experience the best 4 days in Austria you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Vienna, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Austria, including the stunning Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Austria. From the magnificent Belvedere Palace Chapel to the breathtaking Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Palace, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Stadtpark and learn more about the unique Schlossberg to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Vienna and Graz, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Austria. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Austria.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Austria. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Austria.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Austria.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Austria has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Austria. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 3 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 3 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Austria extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Austria fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Austria today!

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Included

Hotel, 3 nights
Rental car, 4 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna / 2 nights
Aerial View Of Graz City Center - Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe.Graz / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St Stephen's Cathedral
Photo of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria.Belvedere Palace Chapel
Schönbrunn_Palace_parkSchönbrunn Palace Park
Photo of Vienna State Opera house in Austria on a sunny day.Vienna State Opera
Photo of beautiful colorful flower clock in Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria.Stadtpark
Photo of The medieval Clock tower Uhrturm in flower garden on Shlossberg hill, Graz, Austria.Schlossberg
Photo of classic view of the historic city of Graz with main square and famous Grazer clock tower in the background sitting on top of Schlossberg hill, Styria, Austria.Main square of Graz
UhrturmClock tower in Graz
Photo of the Riegersburg castle surrounded by a beautiful landscape Located in the region of Styria, Austria.Riegersburg Castle
Photo of Cityscape of Graz from Schlossberg hill, Graz, Styria region, Austria, in autumn, at sunrise.Kunsthaus Graz

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Day 1 - Vienna - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Vienna - arrival day

  • Vienna - Arrival Day
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  • Vienna State Opera
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Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Vienna has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Vienna State Opera. This attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 46,463 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, Bockshorn Irish Pub. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

Locals recommend Lebenbauer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

Vienna also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Grüner Kakadu. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 568 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 4-day vacation in Austria!

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Day 2 - Vienna and Graz

Day 2

Day 2 - Vienna and Graz

  • Vienna
  • Graz
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Drive 201 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • St Stephen's Cathedral
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
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Day 2 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Vienna and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Graz. You will stay in Graz for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Vienna is the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 97,727 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible chapel, Belvedere Palace Chapel. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,791 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Vienna is the outstanding Schönbrunn Palace. This popular château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 135,798 visitors.

The spectacular Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating château and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 52,208 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Vienna by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Austria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Graz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Steak Boutique, one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Locals also recommend dreizehn by Gauster as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. Dreizehn by Gauster is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

After dinner, visit Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,257 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria!

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Experiences

Day 3 - Graz and Vienna

Day 3

Day 3 - Graz and Vienna

  • Graz
  • Vienna
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Drive 227 km, 3 hours 15 min

  • Main square of Graz
  • Kunsthaus Graz
  • Clock tower in Graz
  • Schlossberg
  • Riegersburg Castle
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You’ll stay in Vienna for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Hauptplatz, Graz. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,083 visitors.

Around 4,479 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Clock tower in Graz. This amazing attraction is a clock tower and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,579 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Schlossberg. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,104 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Austria, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Austria. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Hauptplatz, Graz for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,083 visitors.

This outstanding art museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,479 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Clock tower in Graz. This attraction, a stunning clock tower, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,579 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Schlossberg. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,104 travelers, the magnificent Schlossberg is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Vienna.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, Naschmarkt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 43,957 customers.

Locals recommend Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Plachutta Wollzeile. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Vienna, Josef Cocktailbar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Flanagans. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria with a toast!

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Day 4 - Vienna - departure day

Day 4

Day 4 - Vienna - departure day

  • Vienna - Departure Day
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  • Stadtpark
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Day 4 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Vienna before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Stadtpark is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vienna. This metro station and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,804 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Vienna and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Austria.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Vienna at Lugeck before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Reinthaler's Beisl for your last chance at a meal in the city of Vienna. The Reinthaler's Beisl restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Vienna. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Austria!

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