Cheap 4-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Sofia traveling east to Pleven

Your exciting road trip through Bulgaria starts when you reach the incredible city of Sofia, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Sofia and begin your adventure in Bulgaria.

Sofia 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 Sofia and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Borisova Gradina Park will make your cheap holiday in Bulgaria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,346 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

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 Sofia. An excellent example is the popular Hadjidraganov's Houses Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,010 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Bulgaria is Restaurant "Staria Chinar". Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,717 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Art Club Museum. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,570 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Friday is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,410 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Sofia we recommend is The Cocktail Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers.

One More Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,228 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 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 Sofia and end your day in the city of Pleven, 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 Sofia is the amazing National Palace of Culture. This travel destination is a convention center that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,510 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible South Park. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,763 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Sofia is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sofia is the outstanding North Park. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,850 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. This attraction, an amazing church, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,648 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ivan Vazov National Theater. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,760 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 Pleven. Pleven 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 Pleven that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Pleven is Life Restaurant & sushi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,799 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Pleven, Dezha Vyu Pitsa & Restorant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,699 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Canape Food # STRIP Club. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pleven enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,419 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Pleven’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Revue - Coffee and Food. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 851 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Momento bar & pizza. This popular bar in Pleven has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 547 bar-goers.

You can also go to Kafe-Bar Borago as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Kafe-Bar Borago is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 537 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!

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 Karlukovo and end your day in the city of Sofia, 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 Karlukovo is the amazing Prohodna. This travel destination is a cave that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 8,756 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 Sofia. Sofia 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 Sofia that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Sofia is The Wrong Bar. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,293 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Sofia, Taj Mahal Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,423 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Luciano. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Sofia enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,291 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Sofia’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Halbite Beer Hall. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,280 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Lime Cafe & Cocktails. This popular bar in Sofia has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,223 bar-goers.

You can also go to 5 Corners Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular 5 Corners Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,463 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 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 Sofia.

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 Sofia is the remarkable Park "Zaimov". This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,209 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Sofia, consider a top-rated restaurant like Mamma Mia Ltd. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,252 customers.

Island 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 1,035 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Maraya Klasik / Maraia Classic. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,002 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Bulgaria and your fun memories in Sofia.

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