Cheap 5-Day Austria Road Trip from Vienna traveling west to Salzburg

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

Vienna 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 Vienna and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Vienna State Opera will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating opera house that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 49,854 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 Vienna. An excellent example is the popular die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is Lebenbauer. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 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 Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,227 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bockshorn Irish Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,158 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 Vienna we recommend is Needle Vinyl Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Josef Cocktailbar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 508 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Vienna, proving that cheap holidays in Austria can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 53,579 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace. This popular place of interest is a stunning château that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 145,237 visitors.

To make your trip to Vienna more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Belvedere Palace Chapel. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 66,332 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Belvedere Palace Chapel is often mentioned in Austria road trip itineraries.

Your discovery of Vienna does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Vienna on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Austria.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Austria, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Plachutta Wollzeile, one of the best restaurants in Vienna. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,398 reviews.

Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Vienna for an after-dinner drink.

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

On day 3 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 Vienna and end your day in the city of Salzburg, 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 Vienna is the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Hofburg Palace. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Vienna is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Vienna is the outstanding MuseumsQuartier. This art museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,180 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Museum of Natural History Vienna. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 travelers.

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 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 Vienna, 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 Fortress Hohensalzburg. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Hellbrunn Palace. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding Mozart's Birthplace. This museum has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,779 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Mirabell Palace. This attraction, an amazing château, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 travelers.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Vienna is Lugeck. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,346 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Vienna, Reinthaler's Beisl is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,346 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Puerstner. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Vienna enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,511 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Vienna’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Flanagans. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Crossfield's Australian Pub. This popular bar in Vienna has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,326 bar-goers.

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 Vienna.

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 Vienna is the remarkable Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 37,411 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Vienna, consider a top-rated restaurant like Rinderwahn. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

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