Salzburg is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Salzburg works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Salzburg, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Salzburg, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Salzburg starts at around €105 per night, with a typical rate near €248 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: master Mirabell, guest rating 10 from 3444 reviews, from €254 per night; Hotel Goldener Hirsch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Salzburg, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 381 reviews, from €810 per night; Hotel Sacher Salzburg, 5-star, guest rating 9.5 from 719 reviews, from €966 per night; Hotel Bristol Salzburg, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 831 reviews, from €615 per night; Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 3759 reviews, from €250 per night.
Day trips & routes: Cesky Krumlov (Czech, cross-border) — about 224 km, 2h 49m drive; Ljubljana (Slovenia, cross-border) — about 277 km, 3h 15m drive; Vienna — about 299 km, 3h 27m drive. 2 of 3 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Salzburg: what to know
Things to see: "Hallstatt from Salzburg - 6-hour private Tour", rated 5 from 60 reviews, from €345; "Hallstatt and The Eagle's Nest", rated 5 from 35 reviews, from €460; "Private Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €380; "Kickbike Tour - discovering the city in a fun and active way", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €35; "Mozart Violin Sonatas St. Peter Romanesque Hall", rated 5 from 22 reviews, from €28.
Salzburg has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Salzburg is around €248, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Salzburg you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 3 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Austria, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
