Cheap 4-Day Austria Road Trip from Vienna to Graz

Your exciting road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Vienna, where you'll stay for 2 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!

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 Vienna 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 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 Belvedere Palace Chapel. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 travelers, a visit to this well-known chapel 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 145,237 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 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.

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 self-drive vacation in Austria gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Vienna for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Austria.

While you’re in Graz, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Hauptplatz, Graz. The fantastic Hauptplatz, Graz is a popular square and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,716 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Kunsthaus Graz, a well-known art museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.3 out of a 5 star-rating from 4,737 travelers.

The top-rated Clock tower in Graz is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular clock tower and destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 7,087 travelers.

Continue your adventure-filled road trip vacation at the remarkable Schlossberg. This attraction is an outstanding park that is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 visitors.

Make Hauptplatz, Graz your first stop. This popular square among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Styria is the outstanding Kunsthaus Graz. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors, this remarkable art museum and attraction deserves a spot on your Austria travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Clock tower in Graz. This attraction, a stunning clock tower, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Schlossberg. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,998 travelers, this park is an attraction many avid travelers highly recommend.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Austria. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Austria and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Vienna. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Vienna, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Plachutta Wollzeile, one of the best restaurants in Vienna. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,398 customers.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Austria. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Austria!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Austria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 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 Stadtpark. This metro station and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,294 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Vienna, consider a top-rated restaurant like Lugeck. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Reinthaler's Beisl 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,346 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Puerstner. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Vienna.

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!