Cheap skiing in Austria

I can vouch for Schladming being a good ski area, and is very popular with Hungarians. Cannot help about budget accomadation though.

I agree - avoid that week - it's Valentines Day 14 Feb and everywhere seems to cash in on that.

The main expenses you can't avoid are the lift pass and skis/sticks - well, and eating and drinking as well I suppose. You can check out the lift pass and ski equipment prices on-line - there's a link on the front page of J2ski which is worth looking at - for easy access to a range of resorts - but remember that mayn't cover all the ski resorts you're interested in.

I have skied in Austria for several years and found it a great place - friendly people, lovely landscape/villages - definitely worth going if you can find something within your budget.

You might have a look at Carinthia, it is south east austria on the border with Slovenia. I live in Romania and have been looking at booking a ski trip in Austria and the best prices from the tour operators I have seen are for that area. I don't know what the resorts are like personally, they look quite small, but the prices are considerably cheaper than Tirol or Salzburger when booking in Romania and there are some good offers I have seen which incude a basic lift pass within the price, even so you might have to up your budget a bit.
I am driving to Austria for my trip, if you plan to drive remember you need to factor in the price of the Hungarian and Austrian Motoway vignettes into your budget, approx 20 - 25 euro per car, last time I went I bought them both on the border north of Arad and payed in Lei, it means you don't have to stop over the border and buy one where there is usually a queue.
Good luck, I have a much longer drive for my trip as I have to get from Sibiu, last time it took me 6 hours to get to the border with Hungary, at least you don't have that problem

I have a good tip for budget skiing in Austria in the town of Schladming

try the website www.hotels4u.com or www.medhotels.com (think they are part of the same company).

Anyway you will find a place called Alpine club that does self catering accomodation at very very good prices :shock: If you want reassurance have a look on Trip advisors review page.

Admittedly, the hotel is up on a hill overlooking the town, and its hard work climbing back up, but there is a regular ski bus.

I have spent hours seaching the web for better deals.

It's true what others say though - you will end up paying extra on ski passes that time of year. Then theres the airport transfer, ski hire, etc etc. Sad fact but skiing is not as cheap as darts!!!!!