Cheap 10-Day Belgium Road Trip from Brussels to Liege, Namur, Ypres, and Ghent

You'll pick up your rental car in Brussels and begin your adventure in Belgium.

Brussels is a popular cheap holiday destination in Belgium with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Brussels and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Brussels Park will make your cheap holiday in Belgium truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,075 visitors.

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 Brussels. An excellent example is the popular Fin de Siècle. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Belgium is Le Bistro - Porte de Hal.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful The Lobster House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,528 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Delirium Café is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 18,478 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Brussels we recommend is À La Mort Subite, 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 4,691 customers.

Poechenellekelder is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,331 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Belgium!

Today's agenda is to explore Brussels and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Brussels.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Autoworld Brussels. This incredible attraction is an automobile museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 9,668 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Cinquantenaire. This spectacular urban park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 34,980 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Grand-Place during a vacation in Brussels. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Grand-Place has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 149,732 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Belgium is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. This popular place of interest in Brussels is a valued shopping mall that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 38,005 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Brussels when you include the fantastic Atomium to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating history museum with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 89,664 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Belgium more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Brussels, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Café Walvis is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,654 customers.

Pasta Divina is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Brussels. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Le Cirio, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 2,548 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Brussels, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Brussels.

Monk is a fantastic bar many locals in Brussels recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at La Porte Noire, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,483 customers.

Bar Des Amis is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Brussels. Customers have rated the exciting Bar Des Amis an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,677 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Belgium!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Belgium, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Brussels and end your day in the city of Liege, 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 Brussels is the amazing St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,728 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,305 travelers, a visit to this well-known federal scientific institute and sightseeing spot in Brussels is likely to make your vacation in Belgium even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Brussels is the outstanding Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos. This urban park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,757 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Belgium, drop by the popular Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium. This attraction, an amazing natural history museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,046 travelers. As one of the top sights in Brussels, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium attracts about 26,239 visitors annually.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Liege. Liege is another cheap travel destination in Belgium 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 Belgium can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Liege that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Liege is The Huggy’s Bar. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,059 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Liege, The Huggy’s Bar 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 2,264 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Alla Grappa-Pizza. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Liege enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,460 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Liege’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Belgium. For example, you can visit Le Pot au Lait. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,090 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Warzone. This popular bar in Liege has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,112 bar-goers.

You can also go to Far West as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Far West is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 581 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Belgium!

Today's agenda is to explore Arrondissement of Verviers and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Liege.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated December 44 Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 1,554 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Les Cascades de Coo. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 8,102 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Spa-Francochamps Circuit during a vacation in Arrondissement of Verviers. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Spa-Francochamps Circuit has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 18,161 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Belgium is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Lake Gileppe. This popular place of interest in Arrondissement of Verviers is a valued top-tier point of interest that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 4,540 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Arrondissement of Verviers when you include the fantastic Parc naturel Hautes Fagnes - Eifel to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,401 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Belgium more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Arrondissement of Verviers, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Liege for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Le Régina is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,130 customers.

Les Terrasses Brasserie - Restaurant is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Liege. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 794 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at La Valaisanne, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 640 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Liege, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Liege.

Sugoï is a fantastic bar many locals in Liege recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 124 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Amon Nanesse, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 3,141 customers.

Pentahotel Liège is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Liege. Customers have rated the exciting Pentahotel Liège an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,396 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Belgium!

Day 5 of your road trip across Belgium offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Liege and the enchanting Luxembourg, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Liege and end the day in Luxembourg, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

Buckle up because day 5 of your affordable vacation in Belgium will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Liege is the magnificent Place Saint-Lambert. Around 5,877 visitors have rated this excellent best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Montagne de Bueren on this leg of your self-drive tour in Belgium. This attraction is a well-known stairs that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 8,331 travelers.

The remarkable Parc de la Boverie is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Belgium. This attraction, an amazing urban park, is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,072 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Bastogne Historical Center. This popular site is a valued museum in Luxembourg and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,067 visitors.

Another must-visit in Luxembourg is the spectacular Bouillon Castle. This outstanding hill castle and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 9,372 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Belgium. 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 Belgium. Make your cheap holiday experience in Belgium more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Namur offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Belgium. 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 Namur offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Belgium.

Brasserie François is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,982 diners.

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 Namur’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Barnabeer is an excellent example of a great bar in Namur offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Court Jester (The), another of locals’ go-to bars in Namur. Court Jester (The) is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 597 customers having rated it an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Belgium with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Belgium!

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 Belgium.

Today’s adventure starts in Dinant. Dinant is a popular cheap holiday destination in Belgium and the home of the wonderful Citadelle de Dinant. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,744 visitors.

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

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Coffee & More. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 593 customers.

Sanga is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Namur. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Namur, Le Chapitre. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 360 customers.

Piano Bar Namur is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Namur. This bar has been rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 505 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Bistro Bisou. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Namur. Bistro Bisou has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 337 customers.

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

Day 7 of your self-drive vacation in Belgium gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Ypres for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Belgium.

While you’re in Arrondissement of Nivelles, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Rêves Woods. The fantastic Rêves Woods is a popular park and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,733 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Villers Abbey, a well-known abbey in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 5,131 travelers.

The top-rated Lion's Mound is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular monument and destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 5,599 travelers.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Belgium. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Belgium and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Ypres. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Ypres, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Marktcafé Les Halles, one of the best restaurants in Ypres. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,439 customers.

In 't Klein Stadhuis is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. In 't Klein Stadhuis is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,182 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Ypresburger, another well-loved restaurant in Ypres. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,005 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Belgium.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Ypres, St Arnoldus. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 855 bar goers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Belgium. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Belgium!

Day 8 of your road trip across Belgium offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Ypres and the enchanting Bruges, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Ypres and end the day in Bruges, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 8 of your affordable vacation in Belgium will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Ypres is the magnificent In Flanders Fields Museum. Around 6,090 visitors have rated this excellent military museum and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Menin Gate on this leg of your self-drive tour in Belgium. This attraction is a well-known war memorial that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 13,173 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Belfry of Bruges. This popular site is a valued belfry in Bruges and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,525 visitors.

Another must-visit in Bruges is the spectacular Church of Our Lady. This outstanding church building and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 8,992 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Minnewaterpark to make your cheap holiday experience in Bruges truly special. This park and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,686 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Belgium. 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 Belgium. Make your cheap holiday experience in Belgium more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Ghent offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Belgium. 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 Ghent offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Belgium.

Otomat Gent is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,333 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Ghent is Royal India Restaurant, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,787 customers.

Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Ghent. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,971 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 Ghent’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Dulle Griet is an excellent example of a great bar in Ghent offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,103 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Patrick Foley's, another of locals’ go-to bars in Ghent. Patrick Foley's is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 3,180 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Trollekelder is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Ghent. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 2,614 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Belgium with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Belgium!

Day 9 of your self-drive vacation in Belgium gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Brussels for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Belgium.

While you’re in Ghent, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Gravensteen. The fantastic Gravensteen is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,368 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Saint Bavo's Cathedral, a well-known church in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 10,028 travelers.

Make Museum aan de Stroom your first stop. This popular museum among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,825 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Belgium. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Belgium and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Brussels. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Brussels, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Marmiton, one of the best restaurants in Brussels. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,876 customers.

The Blue Restaurant is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. The Blue Restaurant is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Pêcheur, another well-loved restaurant in Brussels. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Belgium.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Brussels, Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 bar goers.

Barbeton is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Brussels, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,044 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Little Delirium, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Belgium. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Belgium!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Belgium as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 10 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Brussels.

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 Belgium.

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 Brussels is the remarkable Mont des Arts - Kunstberg. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,523 visitors.

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