Cheap 5-Day Austria Road Trip from Innsbruck to Salzburg

Your exciting road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Innsbruck, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Innsbruck and begin your adventure in Austria.

Innsbruck is a popular cheap holiday destination in Austria with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Innsbruck and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Innsbrucker Hofgarten will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,853 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Innsbruck. An excellent example is the popular Green Flamingo Innsbruck. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is Ludwig. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,353 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,033 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Coffee Bar Innsbruck is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,521 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Innsbruck we recommend is Cafe Katzung, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

Auis is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,083 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Austria!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Austria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Innsbruck and end your day in the city of Salzburg, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Innsbruck is the amazing Golden Roof. This travel destination is a building that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,818 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Bergisel Ski Jump. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,647 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Innsbruck is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Innsbruck is the outstanding Ambras Castle Innsbruck. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,750 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Austria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Austria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Austria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Austria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Salzburg. Salzburg is another cheap travel destination in Austria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Austria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Salzburg that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Salzburg is STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 545 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Salzburg, Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,149 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bärenwirt. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Salzburg enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,298 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Salzburg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Red Bull Hangar-7. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Monkeys cafe. Bar. This popular bar in Salzburg has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 851 bar-goers.

You can also go to Darwin's Cafe Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Darwin's Cafe Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 658 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Austria!

On day 3 of your road trip adventures in Austria, you’ll go deep into Salzburg, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Salzburg, and meet locals along the way!

Salzburg offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Hyperion Hotel Salzburg to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Salzburg. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,215 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star arte Hotel Salzburg. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Salzburg. Arte Hotel Salzburg has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 7,006 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Salzburg should also consider Hotel Jedermann. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel Jedermann has been rated by 2,178 guests with an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Salzburg offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Salzburg the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding château, Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,017 visitors.

The famous Fortress Hohensalzburg is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible museum and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 visitors.

Salzburg is also the home of the extraordinary Salzburg Cathedral. Around 9,882 travelers have rated the spectacular Salzburg Cathedral an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Mozartplatz. With an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from a total of 12,235 reviews, a visit to this wonderful square and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Austria is also your chance to admire the fantastic Mirabell Palace up close. This fascinating château and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Mirabell Palace enjoys an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,688 travelers.

Come to Salzburg prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Austria. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Salzburg.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Salzburg, Zwettler's Wirtshaus. Locals enjoy eating at Zwettler's Wirtshaus for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,457 diners.

IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,933 food lovers.

Curious about the nightlife in Salzburg? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Salzburg after dinner. Locals recommend Murphy's Law Irish Pub, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

Celtic Spirit is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Austria. Celtic Spirit has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 504 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Salzburg.

You might also want to cap the night off at The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar, a fascinating bar that 379 customers have rated 4.8 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Austria!

Day 4 of your road trip across Austria offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Salzburg and the enchanting Innsbruck-Land District, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Salzburg and end the day in Innsbruck-Land District, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 4 of your affordable vacation in Austria will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Salzburg is the magnificent Mozart's Birthplace. Around 21,779 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Haus der Natur Salzburg on this leg of your self-drive tour in Austria. This attraction is a well-known science museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 11,033 travelers. Given this incredible site's popularity, it’s easy to understand why more than 500,000 people visit it every year.

The remarkable Hangar-7 is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Austria. This attraction, an amazing architectural structure, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Swarovski Kristallwelten. This popular site is a valued museum in Innsbruck-Land District and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,831 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Austria. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Austria. Make your cheap holiday experience in Austria more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Innsbruck offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Austria. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Innsbruck offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Austria.

Gasthof Goldener Adler is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,007 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Innsbruck is mamma mia, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Innsbruck’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Fischerhausl is an excellent example of a great bar in Innsbruck offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at The Galway Bay, another of locals’ go-to bars in Innsbruck. The Galway Bay is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 820 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Cafe Bar Moustache is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Innsbruck. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 743 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Austria with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Austria!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Austria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Innsbruck.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Austria.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Innsbruck is the remarkable Triumphpforte. This triumphal arch and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,411 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Innsbruck, consider a top-rated restaurant like Altstadt-Schmankerl. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 741 customers.

Thai-Li-Ba is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 692 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Stiftskeller. Rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,223 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Innsbruck.

You’ll then say farewell to Innsbruck and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Austria!