Cheap 5-Day Austria Road Trip from Klagenfurt to Graz and Salzburg

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

Klagenfurt 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 Klagenfurt and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Neuer Platz will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,497 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 Klagenfurt. An excellent example is the popular Zum Heiligen Josef. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

151 Bistro Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 607 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Klagenfurt we recommend is Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

GIG Bar & Cafe is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 643 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 Klagenfurt and end your day in the city of Graz, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Klagenfurt is the amazing Klagenfurt Botanical Garden. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 416 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible RiddleRoom. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 272 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Klagenfurt is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

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 Graz. Graz 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 Graz that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Graz is Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,934 customers.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Graz enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Graz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Steak Boutique. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is dreizehn by Gauster. This popular bar in Graz has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 bar-goers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Austria offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Graz and the enchanting Gmunden District, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Graz and end the day in Gmunden District, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 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 Graz is the magnificent Hauptplatz, Graz. Around 15,716 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Clock tower in Graz on this leg of your self-drive tour in Austria. This attraction is a well-known clock tower that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 7,087 travelers.

The remarkable Schlossberg is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Austria. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Memory of Mankind. This popular site is a valued building in Gmunden District and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,417 visitors.

Another must-visit in Gmunden District is the spectacular Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt. This outstanding must-see tourist destination and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 10,737 travelers.

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.

Salzburg 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 Salzburg offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Austria.

STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 545 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Salzburg is Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

Bärenwirt offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Salzburg. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,298 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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 Salzburg’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Red Bull Hangar-7 is an excellent example of a great bar in Salzburg offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Monkeys cafe. Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Salzburg. Monkeys cafe. Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 851 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Darwin's Cafe Bar is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Salzburg. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 658 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!

On day 4 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 Salzburg and end your day in the city of Klagenfurt, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Salzburg is the amazing Mozartplatz. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Hangar-7. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 travelers, a visit to this well-known architectural structure and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding Mirabell Palace. This château has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,688 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Fortress Hohensalzburg. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Hellbrunn Palace. This château is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Klagenfurt. Klagenfurt 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 Klagenfurt that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Klagenfurt is Gasthaus im Landhaushof. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,231 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Klagenfurt, Bierhaus to Augustin 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 2,038 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Klagenfurt enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Klagenfurt’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit McMullens Klagenfurt. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 196 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is GATES Lifestyle Bar - good vibes since 1996. This popular bar in Klagenfurt has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 169 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Baita as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Baita is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 119 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday 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 Klagenfurt.

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 Klagenfurt is the remarkable Sternwarte Klagenfurt. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 126 visitors.

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