Cheap 5-Day Austria Road Trip from Graz traveling north to Schladming and St. Pölten

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 Clock tower in Graz will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating clock tower that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,087 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 Burger Factory. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,822 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is Ginko. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,319 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 Steak Boutique. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 772 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Dreizehn by Gauster is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 500 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 Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub, 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 2,257 customers.

Gösser Bräu Graz is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,327 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 Graz and end your day in the city of Schladming, 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 Graz is the amazing Hauptplatz, Graz. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Old Town of Graz. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,953 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Graz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Graz is the outstanding Kunsthaus Graz. This art museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,737 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Schlossberg. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 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.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Schladming is Sattler‘s. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 753 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Schladming, Papa Joe's 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 2,711 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Schladming enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 834 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Schladming’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Sporthotel Royer. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Platzhirsch-Alm Schladming GmbH. This popular bar in Schladming has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 784 bar-goers.

You can also go to Wintergarten as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Wintergarten is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 384 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 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 St. Pölten, 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.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Hangar-7. This attraction, an amazing architectural structure, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 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 St. Pölten. St. Pölten 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 St. Pölten that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in St. Pölten is Saloon Milwaukee. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,157 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in St. Pölten, Restaurant Golden Sun 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 944 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Schau. Spiel. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in St. Pölten enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,163 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of St. Pölten’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit BarRock. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 262 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Cafe Pub Tritsch & Tratsch. This popular bar in St. Pölten has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 271 bar-goers.

You can also go to Das VINO as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Das VINO is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 181 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 Gemeinde Melk 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 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 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.

When talking about the best restaurants in Graz, Freiblick Tagescafé is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,186 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Operncafé - Cafe | Brasserie | Restaurant - Graz. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Graz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,749 customers.

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 Die Scherbe. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,667 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Landhauskeller - Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktailbar | Hofsaison | Katze Katze - Graz. This popular bar in Graz has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,481 bar-goers.

You can also go to Das Promenade as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Das Promenade is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,447 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 5 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 Graz Opera. This opera house and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,085 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Graz, consider a top-rated restaurant like Kunsthauscafe. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,982 customers.

Tribeka 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,314 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Lend-Platzl. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Graz.

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!