Cheap 7-Day Austria Road Trip from Innsbruck to Braunau am Inn, Vienna, and Linz

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.

Cafe Katzung is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,387 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Innsbruck we recommend is auis, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,083 customers.

Fischerhausl is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,059 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 Braunau am Inn, 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 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 Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,043 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Innsbruck is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Innsbruck is the outstanding Bergisel Ski Jump. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,647 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Ambras Castle Innsbruck. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,750 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Braunau am Inn. Braunau am Inn 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 Braunau am Inn that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Braunau am Inn is Philoxenia - griechisches Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 724 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Braunau am Inn, Jia's Asia Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 691 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Flair Pizza&Pasta. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Braunau am Inn enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 518 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Braunau am Inn’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Gugg-Lounge. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 412 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Brauhaus Haselbach. This popular bar in Braunau am Inn has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 109 bar-goers.

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

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 Gemeinde Melk and end your day in the city of Vienna, 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 Gemeinde Melk is the amazing Melk Abbey. This travel destination is an abbey that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,473 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 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 Bockshorn Irish Pub. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,158 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Vienna, die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 668 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Lebenbauer. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Vienna enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 517 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 Needle Vinyl Bar. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Josef Cocktailbar. This popular bar in Vienna has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 508 bar-goers.

You can also go to 1516 Brewing Company as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular 1516 Brewing Company is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 10,352 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 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 adventures in Austria, you’ll go deep into Vienna, 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 Vienna, and meet locals along the way!

Vienna 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 Ambassador to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Vienna. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 7,241 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Leonardo Hotel Vienna. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Vienna. Leonardo Hotel Vienna has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 12,720 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Vienna should also consider the niu Franz. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. The niu Franz has been rated by 6,612 guests with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Vienna 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 Vienna the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding art museum, MuseumsQuartier. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,180 visitors.

The famous Hofburg Palace is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible castle and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

Vienna is also the home of the extraordinary Vienna State Opera. Around 49,854 travelers have rated the spectacular Vienna State Opera an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Belvedere Palace Chapel. With an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from a total of 66,332 reviews, a visit to this wonderful chapel and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Austria is also your chance to admire the fantastic Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel up close. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel enjoys an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 37,411 travelers.

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After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Vienna, Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. Locals enjoy eating at Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,227 diners.

Café Landtmann serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,586 food lovers.

If you want more options, Salm Bräu is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Salm Bräu has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 11,176 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Vienna? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Vienna after dinner. Locals recommend 7Stern Bräu, 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 7,265 customers.

Zum Schwarzen Kameel is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Austria. Zum Schwarzen Kameel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,523 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Vienna.

You might also want to cap the night off at Flanagans, a fascinating bar that 3,132 customers have rated 4.3 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

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

On day 5 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 Linz, 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 Schönbrunn Palace. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Vienna is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Vienna is the outstanding Schönbrunn Palace. This château has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 53,579 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Tiergarten Schönbrunn. This attraction, an amazing zoo, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,414 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 Linz. Linz 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 Linz that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Linz is ÄNGUS Downtown. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,173 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Linz, STEAKHOUSE is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,236 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Teesalon Madame Wu. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Linz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 833 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Linz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit PAULS steak & veggi Linz. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is CUCINA. This popular bar in Linz has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 840 bar-goers.

You can also go to Café Bar Walker as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Café Bar Walker is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 842 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 6 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 Innsbruck, 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 Mirabell Gardens. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,148 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Mirabell Palace. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 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 Fortress Hohensalzburg. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,309 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction, an amazing château, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 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 Innsbruck. Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Innsbruck is Gasthof Goldener Adler. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,007 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Innsbruck, mamma mia is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,098 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Galway Bay. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Innsbruck enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 820 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Innsbruck’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Cafe Bar Moustache. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Liquid Diary. This popular bar in Innsbruck has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 340 bar-goers.

You can also go to Adlers Hotel as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Adlers Hotel is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,886 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Austria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 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!