Cheap 7-Day Austria Road Trip Vacation from Innsbruck traveling east to Schladming, Dürnstein, and Salzburg

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

Innsbruck is a popular cheap holiday destination in Austria with something to offer every traveler.

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.

One of the best-rated budget hotel options we recommend is Austria Trend Hotel Congress. This 4-star hotel is a favorite among travelers, as seen in its average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 967 guests.

Budget-conscious travelers also enjoy staying at Alphotel Innsbruck. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,318 former guests, this 4-star hotel is perfect for travelers looking for a temporary place to stay in Innsbruck.

Kapeller is another low-cost accommodation best for price-conscious travelers. This budget-friendly 3-star hotel in Innsbruck has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in over 1,393 reviews.

These top-rated accommodations in Innsbruck are popular and get fully booked fast. If unavailable during your trip to the city, our system will automatically recommend you the best, affordable alternatives.

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 Innsbruck. An excellent example is the popular Ludwig. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,353 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Coffee Bar Innsbruck is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,521 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 Innsbruck we recommend is Fischerhausl, 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 1,059 customers.

The Galway Bay is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 820 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 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 Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck is the amazing Innsbrucker Hofgarten. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,561 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Golden Roof. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,693 travelers, a visit to this well-known building and sightseeing spot in Innsbruck is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Innsbruck is the outstanding Triumphpforte. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,169 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Bergisel Ski Jump. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,253 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ambras Castle Innsbruck. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,354 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.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Sporthotel Royer. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 387 guests.

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.

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

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 Almrausch. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 563 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Wintergarten. This popular bar in Schladming has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 384 bar-goers.

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 Innsbruck and end your day in the city of Gemeinde Dürnstein, 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 Innsbruck is the amazing Hochwurzen. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,480 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Planai Schladming Bergbahn. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,307 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 Hopsiland Berg-Spielplatz Schladming. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 516 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 Gemeinde Dürnstein. Gemeinde Dürnstein is another cheap travel destination in Austria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Schloss Haindorf. This 3-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 23 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Ottenstein Hotel Restaurant to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Gemeinde Dürnstein. In fact, around 713 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

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 Gemeinde Dürnstein that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Gemeinde Dürnstein’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!

Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across Austria is proof that there's more to the city of Innsbruck than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Innsbruck and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Gemeinde Dürnstein.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Stift Dürnstein. This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 1,996 visitors.

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After taking in the best of Innsbruck, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Gemeinde Dürnstein for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Gemeinde Dürnstein, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Gemeinde Dürnstein.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday 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 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 Stift Dürnstein. This travel destination is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,996 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 Salzburg. Salzburg is another cheap travel destination in Austria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Salzburg is the 5-star Sheraton Grand Salzburg Hotel. This hotel has been rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 454 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Snooze Hotel. This 3-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars by 673 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg Mitte to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Salzburg. In fact, around 1,276 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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 STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 545 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Salzburg, Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal 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 3,149 diners.

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

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 Red Bull Hangar-7. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,898 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Monkeys cafe. Bar. This popular bar in Salzburg has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 851 bar-goers.

You can also go to Darwin's Cafe Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Darwin's Cafe Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 658 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 6 of your road trip across Austria offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Innsbruck and the enchanting Tyrol, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Innsbruck and end the day in Tyrol, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 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 Innsbruck is the magnificent Mozartplatz. Around 11,775 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Mirabell Palace on this leg of your self-drive tour in Austria. This attraction is a well-known château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 25,433 travelers.

The remarkable Fortress Hohensalzburg is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Austria. This attraction, an amazing museum, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,365 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Swarovski Kristallwelten. This popular site is a valued museum in Tyrol and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,809 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.

Innsbruck 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.

Austria Trend Hotel Congress is one of the best budget hotel options for price-conscious travelers in the city. In fact, this 4-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 967 reviews.

Another practical choice for travelers looking to enjoy a cheap vacation in Innsbruck is Alphotel Innsbruck. This 4-star hotel offers reasonably-priced accommodations with many handy amenities, and is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,318 former guests.

We also recommend staying at the charming 3-star Kapeller to take advantage of their cheap holiday deals. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,393 former guests, this hotel is perfect for anyone looking for a simple, cozy, and budget-friendly place to stay in Innsbruck.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Innsbruck offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Austria.

Gasthof Goldener Adler 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 1,007 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Innsbruck is Fischerhausl, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

Mamma mia offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Innsbruck. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,098 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 Innsbruck’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

M + M Bar - cocktail bar in Innsbruck is an excellent example of a great bar in Innsbruck offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 338 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Liquid Diary, another of locals’ go-to bars in Innsbruck. Liquid Diary is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 340 customers having rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Dom Cafe-Bar is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Innsbruck. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 369 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!

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 Innsbruck.

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Innsbruck, consider a top-rated restaurant like The Galway Bay. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

Thai-Li-Ba 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 692 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Machete - Burrito Kartell. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,045 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Innsbruck.

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