Cheap One-Week Austria Road Trip from Graz to Vienna, Linz, and Abtenau

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

Graz 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 Graz and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Schlossberg will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,998 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 Graz. An excellent example is the popular Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

Steak Boutique is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 772 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 Graz we recommend is dreizehn by Gauster, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

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 Graz and end your day in the city of Vienna, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Graz is the amazing Kunsthaus Graz. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Clock tower in Graz. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 travelers, a visit to this well-known clock tower and sightseeing spot in Graz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Graz is the outstanding Castle of Graz. This urban castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 793 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Graz Opera. This attraction, an amazing opera house, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,085 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Schloss Eggenberg. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,626 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 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 die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 668 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Vienna, Lebenbauer 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 517 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. 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 15,227 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 Bockshorn Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Needle Vinyl Bar. This popular bar in Vienna has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 774 bar-goers.

You can also go to Josef Cocktailbar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Josef Cocktailbar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 508 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!

On day 3 of your road trip adventures in Austria, you’ll go deep into Vienna, where you'll stay for 2 nights, 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 6,979 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Vienna. ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 8,481 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Vienna should also consider Leonardo Vienna Otto Wagner. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Leonardo Vienna Otto Wagner has been rated by 8,807 guests with an average of 4.2 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 chapel, Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 66,332 visitors.

The famous Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible museum and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 25,581 visitors.

Vienna is also the home of the extraordinary Museum of Natural History Vienna. Around 33,317 travelers have rated the spectacular Museum of Natural History Vienna an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Hofburg Palace. With an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from a total of 47,034 reviews, a visit to this wonderful castle and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Vienna 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 Vienna.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Vienna, Plachutta Wollzeile. Locals enjoy eating at Plachutta Wollzeile for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,398 diners.

Curious about the nightlife in Vienna? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Vienna after dinner.

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

Day 4’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 Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 37,411 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Vienna State Opera. This popular place of interest is a stunning opera house that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 49,854 visitors.

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 Lugeck, 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 4,346 reviews.

You can also check out Reinthaler's Beisl. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Puerstner. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,511 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Vienna.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Vienna for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Flanagans and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,132 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

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

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.

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.

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

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 Café Bar Walker. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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 Abtenau, 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 Linz’s main square. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,238 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible New Cathedral, Linz. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,676 travelers, a visit to this well-known cathedral and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding Ars Electronica Center. This art museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,491 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 Abtenau. Abtenau 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 Abtenau that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Abtenau’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria.

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

On day 7 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 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 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 Mozartplatz. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding Salzburg Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,882 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Mozart's Birthplace. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 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 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.

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 Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,257 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Gösser Bräu Graz. This popular bar in Graz has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,327 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 8 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Graz.

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 Graz is the remarkable Hauptplatz, Graz. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,716 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Graz, consider a top-rated restaurant like Lend-Platzl. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

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