Self-drive road trip · Germany
Augsburg, the Bavarian Alps, Salzburg, Vienna, Melk and Chiemsee in 13 nights, with pickup and return at Munich Airport.
Per person, estimatedUS$1,168
Collect your rental car at Munich Airport for a 14-day loop through Bavaria and Austria. Spend two nights each in Augsburg, the Bavarian Alps and Salzburg, then drive directly to Vienna for three nights. Follow the Danube west to Melk for two nights and finish with two nights at Chiemsee before returning to Munich Airport.
Explore Neuschwanstein, Salzburg’s Old Town, Vienna’s museums, Melk Abbey and the islands of Chiemsee at your own pace.
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.
Stay longer or shorter in Augsburg
Your stay in AugsburgDays 1–3
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Pick up your car at MUENCHEN (MUC), from 10:00. It's yours for all 14 days.
Day 1. Collect your car at Munich Airport and drive to Augsburg for two nights. Settle in and stroll along Maximilianstraße if time allows.
Day 2. Visit the Fuggerei and Augsburg’s old town. Leave the afternoon open for the Schaezlerpalais, a café or time at your hotel.
Overnight: Leonardo Hotel Augsburg, night 1 of 2
“Experience modern comfort and warm hospitality at Leonardo Hotel Augsburg, where spacious, beautifully designed rooms feature quality amenities like premium bedding and thoughtful touches, complemented by excellent service, a rooftop bar, and convenient access to public transportation and Augsburg's charming old town.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, Langenmantelstraße 31, Augsburg
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Augsburg surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Your stay in Garmisch-PartenkirchenDays 3–5
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Day 3. Drive via Füssen and Hohenschwangau for Neuschwanstein. Book a timed castle tour or explore the lakeside, then continue to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area for two nights.
Day 4. Choose a lakeside outing to Eibsee or a gentle walk along historic Ludwigstraße in Partenkirchen.
Overnight: HENRI Hotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Neueroffnung), night 1 of 2
“Reindl's Partenkirchner Hof is a charming, traditional alpine hotel in the heart of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, just a 2-minute walk from the train station. Guests consistently praise the warm, family-like atmosphere, excellent breakfast buffet, helpful staff, and the hotel's timeless character with modern bathrooms, making it an ideal base for exploring the Bavarian Alps.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, Bahnhofstrasse 15
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Garmisch-Partenkirchen surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Salzburg
Your stay in SalzburgDays 5–7
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Day 5. Cross into Austria and spend two nights in Salzburg. Allow time for a comfort stop and a walk in the Old Town.
Day 6. Explore the cathedral quarter, Residenz and Getreidegasse at your own pace. Keep the afternoon free for a coffee house or a rest.
Overnight: NH Collection Salzburg City, night 1 of 2
“Experience genuine warmth and exceptional hospitality at this charming boutique hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring Salzburg's vibrant center with everything within a pleasant walk. Guests consistently praise the remarkably friendly and attentive staff who go above and beyond to ensure memorable stays, combined with modern, clean accommodations in a welcoming atmosphere.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, Franz-Josef-Str. 26
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Salzburg surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Vienna
Your stay in ViennaDays 7–10
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Day 7. Drive directly from Salzburg to Vienna for three nights. Park the car and take an introductory walk along the Ringstraße.
Day 8. Choose the Kunsthistorisches Museum or the Imperial Apartments, followed by a coffee-house break.
Day 9. Visit Schönbrunn, the Belvedere or the Vienna Woods.
Overnight: Hotel Erzherzog Rainer, night 1 of 3
“Hotel Erzherzog Rainer charms guests with its exceptional staff, immaculate cleanliness, and prime location near Vienna's city center. Visitors consistently praise the courteous service, spacious rooms with elegant Viennese character, high-quality breakfast, and convenient 24-hour reception, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.”
Included in your trip3 Nights, Wiedner Hauptstr. 27-29, Vienna
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Vienna surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Melk
Your stay in MelkDays 10–12
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Day 10. Leave Vienna and drive west to Melk for two nights. Visit Melk Abbey and take a stroll through the old town.
Day 11. Explore the Wachau at your own pace, with time for riverside villages such as Spitz, Weißenkirchen or Dürnstein.
Overnight: Wachauerhof Melk, night 1 of 2
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Included in your trip2 Nights, Wr. Str. 30, Melk
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Melk surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Salzburg
Your stay in SalzburgDays 12–14
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Day 12. Drive from Melk to Chiemsee and stay near the lake for two nights.
Day 13. Take a boat to Herreninsel for Herrenchiemsee Palace or visit Fraueninsel, depending on sailing times. A lakeside stroll is an easy alternative.
Day 14. Drive to Munich Airport and return the rental car before departure.
Overnight: Zum Fischer am See, night 1 of 2
Included in your trip2 Nights, Harrasser Str. 145, Prien Am Chiemsee
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Salzburg surprise you.
A rental car is included for all 14 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.
Pick up, day 1MUENCHEN (MUC), from 10:00
Return, day 13VIENNA (VIE), by 10:00
Good to knowRates assume a driver aged 30 or over.
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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$2,336
How this road trip stacks up against similar self-drive tours, side by side.
| Tour | |  |  |  |
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| Price, per person | ||||
| From | US$1,168 | US$1,496 | US$1,046 | US$1,594 |
| Per night | US$90 / night | US$115 / night | US$80 / nightBest | US$123 / night |
| The trip | ||||
| Duration | 14 days, 13 nights | 14 days, 13 nights | 14 days, 13 nights | 14 days, 13 nights |
| You're viewing this tour | View tour | View tour | View tour |
"From" prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing, at the cheapest hotels. Driving is estimated from the stop locations.
| Stops | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Places | Augsburg, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Salzburg, Vienna, Melk, Prien am Chiemsee | Nungwi, Bologna, Florence, Siena, Lucca, Parma, Milan | Bingen Am Rhein, Strasbourg, Ingersheim, Fuessen, Salzburg, Munich, Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Frankfurt | Stockholm, Gävle, Sundsvall, Docksta, Östersund, Mora, Avesta, Västerås |
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| Start and finish | Munich Airport rental car centre – Munich Airport rental car return | Milano | Frankfurt | Stockholm |
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| On the road |
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| Total driving | About 1,010 km | About 845 km | About 1,360 km | About 1,330 km |
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| Longest drive day | About 315 km | About 290 kmBest | About 330 km | About 300 km |
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| Car included | Mini | Intermediate | Compact | Yes |
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| Stays and extras |
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| Hotels included | 1 to 4-star hotels | 1 to 4-star hotels | 2 to 4-star hotels | 2 to 4-star hotels |
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| Hotel choice | About 6 hotels per stop | About 12 hotels per stop | About 16 hotels per stopBest | About 9 hotels per stop |
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| Airport transfer | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
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FromUS$1,046per person
