Cheap One-Week Belgium Road Trip from Brussels traveling south to Mons, Liege, and Bastogne

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 Mont des Arts - Kunstberg will make your cheap holiday in Belgium truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,523 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 3 nights left in Brussels.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Grand-Place. This incredible attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 149,732 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. This spectacular shopping mall and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 38,005 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels during a vacation in Brussels. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 18,728 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Belgium is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Brussels Park. This popular place of interest in Brussels is a valued urban park that has a rating of 4.4 out of a 5-star rating from 19,075 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Brussels when you include the fantastic Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating federal scientific institute with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,305 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!

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 Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 12,757 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium. This spectacular natural history museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,046 reviews. Attracting more than 26,239 travelers annually, the beloved Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium is one place you shouldn’t miss when visiting Brussels.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Leopold Park during a vacation in Brussels. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Leopold Park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 5,628 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Belgium is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Cinquantenaire. This popular place of interest in Brussels is a valued urban park that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 34,980 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.

Le Marmiton 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 1,876 customers.

The Blue Restaurant 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Le Pêcheur, 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 852 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.

Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Barbeton, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,044 customers.

Little Delirium is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Brussels. Customers have rated the exciting Little Delirium an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 648 reviews.

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

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

Buckle up because day 4 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 Ghent is the magnificent Gravensteen. Around 28,368 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Ghent City Hall on this leg of your self-drive tour in Belgium. This attraction is a well-known town hall that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 1,087 travelers.

The remarkable Belfry of Ghent is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Belgium. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,358 travelers.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Saint Bavo's Cathedral. This church and well-loved attraction in Ghent is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,028 visitors.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Menin Gate. This popular site is a valued war memorial in Ypres and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,173 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.

Mons 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 Mons offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Belgium.

Moma Coffee is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 506 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Mons is Black & White Burger Mons, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,140 customers.

Boule de Bleu offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Mons. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,001 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 Mons’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Citizen Fox is an excellent example of a great bar in Mons offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,205 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Life is Belgian, another of locals’ go-to bars in Mons. Life is Belgian is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 509 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

O'pub is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Mons. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from more than 1,031 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 5 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 Liege 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 Ath, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church. The fantastic Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church is a popular collegiate church and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,662 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Parc du Waux-Hall, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.1 out of a 5 star-rating from 2,058 travelers.

The top-rated Beaux-Arts Mons is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular museum and destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,408 travelers.

Make Château de Beloeil your first stop. This popular must-see tourist destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,720 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Ath is the outstanding Parc d’Enghien. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,873 visitors, this remarkable castle park and attraction deserves a spot on your Belgium travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Château Empain. This attraction, a stunning château, has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,905 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 Liege. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Liege, 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 The Huggy’s Bar, one of the best restaurants in Liege. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,059 customers.

The Huggy’s Bar is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. The Huggy’s Bar is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,264 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Alla Grappa-Pizza, another well-loved restaurant in Liege. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,460 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 Liege, Le Pot au Lait. 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 3,090 bar goers.

Warzone is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Liege, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,112 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Far West, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip across Belgium offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Liege and the enchanting Verviers, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Liege and end the day in Verviers, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 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 Montagne de Bueren. Around 8,331 visitors have rated this excellent stairs and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Parc de la Boverie on this leg of your self-drive tour in Belgium. This attraction is a well-known urban park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 9,072 travelers.

The remarkable Les Grottes de Remouchamps is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Belgium. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,403 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Spa-Francochamps Circuit. This popular site is a valued motorsport racing track in Verviers and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,161 visitors.

Another must-visit in Verviers is the spectacular Les Cascades de Coo. This outstanding park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from more than 8,102 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.

Bastogne 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 Bastogne offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Belgium.

Wagon - Restaurant Léo & Bistro Léo 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 2,671 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Bastogne is Giorgi, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 952 customers.

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

Bar a Vin - Restaurant Le 222 is an excellent example of a great bar in Bastogne offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 153 customers.

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

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 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 Arlon, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Bastogne Historical Center. The fantastic Bastogne Historical Center is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,067 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Battle of the Bulge Monument, a well-known war memorial in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 775 travelers.

Make Citadelle de Dinant your first stop. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,744 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 dinner, visit one of the best bars in Brussels, Churchill's. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 bar goers.

BrewDog Brussels 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 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,971 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by o'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,657 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 8 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 Het Zinneke. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,139 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!