Cheap 4-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Burgas to Plovdiv

You'll pick up your rental car in Burgas and begin your adventure in Bulgaria.

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

A trip to the amazing The Sea Garden will make your cheap holiday in Bulgaria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 34,514 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 Burgas. An excellent example is the popular Happy Bar & Grill. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,335 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Bulgaria is Romance Pub & Pizza.

Papa Beer - Craft Beer Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 981 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Burgas we recommend is Happy Bar & Grill, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,139 customers.

GOTi - Family & Kitchen is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,786 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Burgas and end your day in the city of Plovdiv, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Burgas is the amazing The Clock. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,731 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Castle of Ravadinovo. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,048 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Burgas is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Burgas is the outstanding Harmanite Beach. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,129 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Plovdiv is Aylyakriya / Aylyakria Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,229 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Plovdiv, Happy Bar & Grill Novotel is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,350 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Pavaj. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Plovdiv enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,861 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Plovdiv’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Torro Grande / Torro Grande. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,651 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Rahat Tepe. This popular bar in Plovdiv has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,984 bar-goers.

You can also go to Club Fargo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Club Fargo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,132 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Bulgaria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Plovdiv and end your day in the city of Burgas, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Plovdiv is the amazing Singing Fountains. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,192 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible “Tsar Simeon Garden” Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,208 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Plovdiv is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Plovdiv is the outstanding Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,478 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Old Town of Plovdiv. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,234 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Youth Hill. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,980 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Bulgaria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Bulgaria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Bulgaria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Bulgaria.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Burgas is Neptune. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,122 customers.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Burgas enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Burgas’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Caribe. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,358 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Ti Bar & Kitchen - restorant i bar v Burgas. This popular bar in Burgas has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 835 bar-goers.

You can also go to Malibu as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Malibu is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 909 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Bulgaria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Burgas.

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 Bulgaria.

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 Burgas is the remarkable Boris's Garden (Borisova Gradina). This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,181 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Burgas, consider a top-rated restaurant like Flora Bar & Grill Burgas. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,536 customers.

Incanto restaurant is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,786 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is ROMANCE Pizzeria Speciale. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,478 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Bulgaria and your fun memories in Burgas.

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