Cheap 9-Day Austria Road Trip Vacation from Linz traveling west to Innsbruck, Zell am See, Fischbach, and Vienna

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

Linz 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 Linz and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Linz’s main square will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,665 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 Linz. An excellent example is the popular ÄNGUS Downtown. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is STEAKHOUSE. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 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 Front Food. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 801 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Lennox - Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 833 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Linz we recommend is Café Bar Walker, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Chelsea Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 680 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 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 Linz 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 Linz is the amazing Ars Electronica Center. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,138 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Grottenbahn am Pöstlingberg. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,587 travelers, a visit to this well-known grottenbahnen and sightseeing spot in Linz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Linz is the outstanding New Cathedral, Linz. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,394 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Linz Botanical Garden. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,304 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.

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!

You still have 1 night left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in Austria.

Today’s adventure starts in Tyrol. Tyrol is a popular cheap holiday destination in Austria and the home of the wonderful Innsbrucker Hofgarten. This amazing attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,561 visitors.

Another of the best places to visit in Tyrol is the fascinating Golden Roof. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this building and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 17,693 reviews.

To make your time in Tyrol more memorable, visit the incredible Bergisel Ski Jump. This well-known must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,253 visitors.

The outstanding Swarovski Kristallwelten is another attraction you’ll want to include in your road trip itinerary today. This popular place of interest is a famous museum in the area. More than 27,809 visitors have rated the spectacular Swarovski Kristallwelten an average of 4.4 out of a 5 star-rating.

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When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Innsbruck.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Gasthof Goldener Adler is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Innsbruck. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers.

Another popular restaurant in Innsbruck you might want to check out is auis. Auis is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,083 reviews.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Innsbruck, Fischerhausl. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,059 customers.

The Galway Bay is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Innsbruck. This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Cafe Bar Moustache. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Innsbruck. Cafe Bar Moustache has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in Austria! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Innsbruck!

Day 4 of your road trip across Austria offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Linz and the enchanting Kufstein District, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Linz and end the day in Kufstein District, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 4 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 Linz is the magnificent Zillertal Arena. Around 6,150 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Penkenbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen on this leg of your self-drive tour in Austria. This attraction is a well-known must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 4,458 travelers.

The remarkable Hintertuxer Gletscher is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Austria. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,458 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Kufstein Fortress. This popular site is a valued fortress in Kufstein District and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,171 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.

Zell Am See 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.

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

Enzianhütte is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 710 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Zell Am See is Restaurant Kupferkessel - Kreml GmbH, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,415 customers.

The Burger Factory offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Zell Am See. With an average rating of 4.4 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 Zell Am See’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

GINHOUSE | Pub | Zell am See is an excellent example of a great bar in Zell Am See offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 331 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Slow Down, another of locals’ go-to bars in Zell Am See. Slow Down is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 241 customers having rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Murrays Irish bar is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Zell Am See. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 221 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!

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 Linz and end your day in the city of Fischbach, 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 Linz is the amazing Zell am see esplanade. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,952 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Thumersbach Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,394 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Linz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Linz is the outstanding Strandbad Maishofen. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 274 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 Fischbach. Fischbach 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 Fischbach that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Fischbach’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 Linz and end your day in the city of Vienna, 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 Linz is the amazing Fortress Hohensalzburg. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,365 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Mirabell Palace. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,433 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Linz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

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 adventures in Austria, you’ll go deep into Linz, 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 Linz, and meet locals along the way!

Linz 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 Meliá Vienna to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Linz. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 6,290 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Hotel George Vienna. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Linz. Hotel George Vienna has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,362 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Linz should also consider Hotel Altmann. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel Altmann has been rated by 853 guests with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Linz 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 Linz the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding must-see tourist destination, Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 34,639 visitors.

The famous St. Stephen's Cathedral is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible catholic cathedral and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 97,727 visitors.

Linz is also the home of the extraordinary Vienna State Opera. Around 46,463 travelers have rated the spectacular Vienna State Opera an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating MuseumsQuartier. With an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from a total of 29,213 reviews, a visit to this wonderful art museum and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Austria is also your chance to admire the fantastic Hofburg Palace up close. This fascinating castle and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Hofburg Palace enjoys an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 43,996 travelers.

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After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Linz, Naschmarkt. Locals enjoy eating at Naschmarkt for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 43,957 diners.

Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 food lovers.

If you want more options, Plachutta Wollzeile is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Plachutta Wollzeile has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 6,398 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Linz? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Linz after dinner. Locals recommend Josef Cocktailbar, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Flanagans is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Austria. Flanagans has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,132 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Linz.

You might also want to cap the night off at Crossfield's Australian Pub, a fascinating bar that 2,326 customers have rated 4.4 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Austria!

On day 8 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 Linz and end your day in the city of Linz, 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 Linz is the amazing Belvedere Palace Chapel. This travel destination is a chapel that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 60,791 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Schönbrunn Palace. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,208 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Linz is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Linz is the outstanding Schönbrunn Palace. This château has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 135,798 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 Linz. Linz 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 Linz that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Linz is Miyako Ramen. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 661 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Linz, Fu Cheng 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 577 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Gelbes Krokodil. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Linz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,305 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Linz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Cocktailbar Linz. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 449 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is boiler room Linz. This popular bar in Linz has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 201 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Old Dubliner as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Old Dubliner is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 407 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 9 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Linz.

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 Linz is the remarkable Luftschutzstollen "Limonikeller". This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 129 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Linz, consider a top-rated restaurant like Leberkas-Pepi Linz Rathausgasse. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,150 customers.

Pizzeria & Trattoria I Fratelli 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 737 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Gościnna Chata. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Linz.

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