Cheap 8-Day Austria Road Trip Vacation from Salzburg traveling south to Innsbruck, Spittal an der Drau, and Vienna

Your exciting road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Salzburg, where you'll stay for 3 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 Mirabell Palace will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,433 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.

Red Bull Hangar-7 is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 12,898 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!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Salzburg, proving that cheap holidays in Austria can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Haus der Natur Salzburg. This attraction is a science museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,438 travelers. Every year, the wonderful Haus der Natur Salzburg gets around 500,000 visitors from across the globe.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Fortress Hohensalzburg. This popular place of interest is a stunning museum that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 41,365 visitors.

Your discovery of Salzburg does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Salzburg 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 Bärenwirt, one of the best restaurants in Salzburg. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,298 reviews.

You can also check out Zwettler's Wirtshaus. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,457 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,933 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Salzburg.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Salzburg for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Murphy's Law Irish Pub and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 615 customers.

StageBar Salzburg 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 391 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Celtic Spirit. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 504 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Salzburg.

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

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 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 Kaiserlift Kufstein. This travel destination is a chairlift that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,253 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Kufstein Fortress. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,171 travelers, a visit to this well-known fortress and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding RIEDEL - Tyrolean Museum of Glass & Factory Tour. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 407 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 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.

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

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!

On day 4 of your road trip adventures in Austria, you’ll go deep into Salzburg, where you'll stay for 1 night, 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 Salzburg, and meet locals along the way!

Salzburg 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 Bierwirt to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Salzburg. This 4-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 960 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Alphotel. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Salzburg. Alphotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,948 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Salzburg should also consider Kapeller. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Kapeller has been rated by 1,781 guests with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Salzburg 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 Salzburg the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding top-tier point of interest, Bergisel Ski Jump. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,253 visitors.

The famous Triumphpforte is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible triumphal arch and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,169 visitors.

Salzburg is also the home of the extraordinary Golden Roof. Around 17,693 travelers have rated the spectacular Golden Roof an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Innsbrucker Hofgarten. With an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from a total of 5,561 reviews, a visit to this wonderful park and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Salzburg, Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant. Locals enjoy eating at Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,033 diners.

Gasthof Goldener Adler serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,007 food lovers.

If you want more options, auis is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why auis has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,083 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Salzburg? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Salzburg after dinner. Locals recommend Fischerhausl, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

The Galway Bay is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Austria. The Galway Bay has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 820 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Salzburg.

You might also want to cap the night off at Cafe Bar Moustache, a fascinating bar that 743 customers have rated 4.5 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation 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 Salzburg and end your day in the city of Spittal a der Drau, 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 Swarovski Kristallwelten. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,809 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 Spittal a der Drau. Spittal a der Drau 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 Spittal a der Drau that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Spittal a der Drau is Restaurant "Panorama Drautalperle". This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 564 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Spittal a der Drau, The Renegade 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 574 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Trupp. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Spittal a der Drau enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 370 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Spittal a der Drau’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 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 Vienna, 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 Drautalperle. This travel destination is an amusement park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,427 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Folk Culture Museum - Schloss Porcia. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 312 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 Castello Porcia. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 229 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 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 Bockshorn Irish Pub. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,158 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Vienna, die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch 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 668 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Lebenbauer. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Vienna enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 517 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 Needle Vinyl Bar. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Grüner Kakadu. This popular bar in Vienna has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 568 bar-goers.

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 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 Salzburg 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 97,727 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Belvedere Palace Chapel. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,791 travelers, a visit to this well-known chapel and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding Vienna State Opera. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 46,463 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 135,798 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 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 Braurestaurant IMLAUER. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,858 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Salzburg, Die Weisse is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,758 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Balkan Grill Walter. 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 1,576 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 The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 379 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Burdock Punch&Cocktails. This popular bar in Salzburg has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 231 bar-goers.

You can also go to Stiegl-Brauwelt as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Stiegl-Brauwelt is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,514 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 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 8 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 Mozartplatz. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,775 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Salzburg, consider a top-rated restaurant like St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

The Heart of Joy 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 1,295 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Ristorante Pizzeria da Giacomo Salzburg. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,095 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!