Cheap 5-Day Bulgaria Road Trip from Burgas to Varna and Kavarna

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 Varna, 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 must-see tourist destination 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 best-rated sightseeing 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 Cape Agalina. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,041 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Bulgaria, drop by the popular Kavatsite. This attraction, an amazing bay, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,690 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Harmanite Beach. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,129 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 Varna. Varna 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 Varna that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Varna is Sweet Parmy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 645 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Varna, Happy Bar & Grill Center (Varna) 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 8,318 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Happy Bar & Grill. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Varna enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,456 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Varna’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Bulgaria. For example, you can visit Cubo. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,527 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Beach Bar Menthol. This popular bar in Varna has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,430 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Garden Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Garden Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,562 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!

Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in Bulgaria gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Varna and end your day in the city of Balchik.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Kavarna 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 Bulgaria.

While you’re in Varna, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral. The fantastic Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral is a popular eastern orthodox cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,920 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Sea Garden, a well-known urban park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 32,141 travelers.

The top-rated Retro Museum is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular museum and destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 6,701 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Varna, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Balchik.

Make Balchik Palace your first stop. This popular palace among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,361 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Balchik is the outstanding Balchik Botanic Garden. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,348 visitors, this remarkable park and attraction deserves a spot on your Bulgaria travel bucket list.

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

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

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

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

On day 4 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 Sveti Vlas 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 Sveti Vlas is the amazing Ronnie James Dio monument. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Chirakman. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 293 travelers, a visit to this well-known zoo and sightseeing spot in Sveti Vlas is likely to make your vacation in Bulgaria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Sveti Vlas is the outstanding Historical Museum Kavarna. This museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 205 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 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 5 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!