Cheap 7-Day Austria Road Trip from Linz traveling south to Innsbruck, Stadt Kitzbühel, and Vienna

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

Linz 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 Linz and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Linz’s main square will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,238 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 Linz. An excellent example is the popular ÄNGUS Downtown. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is STEAKHOUSE. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 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 Teesalon Madame Wu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 833 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

PAULS steak & veggi Linz is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,954 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 Linz we recommend is CUCINA, 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 840 customers.

Café Bar Walker is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 842 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 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 Linz and end your day in the city of Innsbruck, 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 Linz is the amazing Ars Electronica Center. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,491 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Grottenbahn am Pöstlingberg. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 travelers, a visit to this well-known grottenbahnen and sightseeing spot in Linz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Linz is the outstanding New Cathedral, Linz. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,676 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Linz Botanical Garden. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,419 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 Green Flamingo Innsbruck. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 819 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Innsbruck, Ludwig 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 2,353 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Innsbruck enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,033 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 Katzung. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is auis. This popular bar in Innsbruck has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,083 bar-goers.

You can also go to Fischerhausl as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Fischerhausl is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,059 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 Innsbruck, 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 Innsbruck, and meet locals along the way!

Innsbruck 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 Sailer to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Innsbruck. This 4-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 4,298 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Hotel Cafe Central. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Innsbruck. Hotel Cafe Central has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 8,446 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Innsbruck should also consider Basic Innsbruck. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Basic Innsbruck has been rated by 1,726 guests with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding must-see tourist destination, Bergisel Ski Jump. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,647 visitors.

The famous Triumphpforte is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible triumphal arch and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,411 visitors.

Innsbruck is also the home of the extraordinary Golden Roof. Around 18,818 travelers have rated the spectacular Golden Roof an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Innsbrucker Hofgarten. With an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from a total of 5,853 reviews, a visit to this wonderful park and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Austria is also your chance to admire the fantastic Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol up close. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol enjoys an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,043 travelers.

Come to Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Innsbruck, Gasthof Goldener Adler. Locals enjoy eating at Gasthof Goldener Adler for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,007 diners.

Mamma mia serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,098 food lovers.

If you want more options, The Galway Bay is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why The Galway Bay has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 820 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Innsbruck? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Innsbruck after dinner. Locals recommend Cafe Bar Moustache, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Liquid Diary is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Austria. Liquid Diary has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 340 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Innsbruck.

You might also want to cap the night off at Adlers Hotel, a fascinating bar that 1,886 customers have rated 4.4 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 Marktgemeinde Wattens and the enchanting Hintertux, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Marktgemeinde Wattens and end the day in Hintertux, 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 Marktgemeinde Wattens is the magnificent Swarovski Kristallwelten. Around 29,831 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Marktgemeinde Wattens, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Hintertux.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Hintertuxer Gletscher. This popular site is a valued park in Hintertux and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,182 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.

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

Huberbräu-Stüberl 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 968 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Stadt Kitzbühel is Simple food & drinks, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 471 customers.

Restaurant Zinnkrug offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Stadt Kitzbühel. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 568 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 Stadt Kitzbühel’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Pipino's Cafe-Restaurant-Lounge is an excellent example of a great bar in Stadt Kitzbühel offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Flannigans, another of locals’ go-to bars in Stadt Kitzbühel. Flannigans is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 295 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Phoenix am Hornplatzl Kitzbühel is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Stadt Kitzbühel. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 159 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 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 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 Hellbrunn Palace. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fortress Hohensalzburg. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum 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.

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 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 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 Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible St. Stephen's Cathedral. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Vienna is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Vienna is the outstanding Vienna State Opera. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 49,854 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction, an amazing château, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Schönbrunn Palace. This château is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 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 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 Front Food. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 801 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Linz, tiktak café 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 791 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Miyako Ramen. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Linz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 661 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 Chelsea Pub. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 680 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Hotel Schwarzer Bär. This popular bar in Linz has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 872 bar-goers.

You can also go to Solaris as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Solaris is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 263 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!

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 Linz.

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 Linz is the remarkable Luftschutzstollen "Limonikeller". This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 130 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Linz, consider a top-rated restaurant like Fu Cheng. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Restaurant Rauner 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 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,360 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Gelbes Krokodil. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,305 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Linz.

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