Cheap 5-Day Austria Road Trip from Salzburg traveling west to Innsbruck

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

Salzburg 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 Salzburg and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Mozartplatz will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,235 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 Salzburg. An excellent example is the popular STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 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 Bärenwirt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,298 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Red Bull Hangar-7 is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 14,007 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 Salzburg we recommend is Monkeys cafe. Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Darwin's Cafe Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 658 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg is the amazing Mozart's Birthplace. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 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 Hellbrunn Palace. This château has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,017 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 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 Coffee Bar Innsbruck. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,521 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Cafe Katzung. This popular bar in Innsbruck has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,387 bar-goers.

You can also go to auis as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular auis is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,083 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!

Day 3’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Lähn, proving that cheap holidays in Austria can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Highline179. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15,604 travelers.

Your discovery of Lähn does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Lähn 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 Gasthof Goldener Adler, one of the best restaurants in Innsbruck. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,007 reviews.

You can also check out Burkia Innsbruck. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 880 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is mamma mia. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,098 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Innsbruck.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Innsbruck for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Fischerhausl and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,059 customers.

The Galway Bay 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Cafe Bar Moustache. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Innsbruck.

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

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 Innsbruck and end your day in the city of Salzburg, 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 Innsbrucker Hofgarten. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,853 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Innsbruck is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Innsbruck is the outstanding Hafelekarspitze. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 2,750 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,043 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Bergisel Ski Jump. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,647 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 Salzburg. Salzburg 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 Salzburg that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Salzburg is Zwettler's Wirtshaus. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,457 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Salzburg, Café Bazar 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 2,323 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Salzburg enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,933 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Salzburg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Murphy's Law Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Celtic Spirit. This popular bar in Salzburg has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 504 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 379 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 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 Salzburg.

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 Salzburg is the remarkable Mirabell Palace. This château and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,688 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Salzburg, consider a top-rated restaurant like Braurestaurant IMLAUER. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,858 customers.

Die Weisse 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 1,758 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Balkan Grill Walter. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Salzburg.

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