Cheap 10-Day Croatia Road Trip Vacation from Zagreb traveling east to Osijek, Vukovar, Ogulin, and Zadar

You'll pick up your rental car in Zagreb and begin your adventure in Croatia.

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

A trip to the amazing Ban Josip Jelačić Statue will make your cheap holiday in Croatia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,038 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 Zagreb. An excellent example is the popular HERITAGE - Croatian Street Food & Shop. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,369 customers.

Vintage Industrial Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 4,500 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Zagreb we recommend is Hub Cooltura Pub, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,249 customers.

Mr. Fogg is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,233 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

Today's agenda is to explore Zagreb 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 Zagreb.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Park Maksimir. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 18,435 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 6,419 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Technical Museum during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Technical Museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,713 reviews.

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 Croatia more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Zagreb, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zagreb 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.

Dubravkin put is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,365 customers.

Cheese Bar is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Zagreb. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Roots - juice & cocktail bar, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 800 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Zagreb, 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 Zagreb.

Swanky Monkey Garden is a fantastic bar many locals in Zagreb recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,237 customers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Croatia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Zagreb and end your day in the city of Osijek, 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 Zagreb is the amazing Zagreb Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,260 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Museum of Broken Relationships. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,559 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Zagreb is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zagreb is the outstanding Stone Gate. This city gate has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,469 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Bundek. This attraction, an amazing lake, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,007 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Croatia. To have the best affordable travel experience in Croatia, 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 Croatia unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Croatia.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Osijek is SportHouse Osijek. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 742 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Osijek, Grill & Beer Bar Fabrique is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 732 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Osijek’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Pivnica Runda. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 612 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across Croatia is proof that there's more to the city of Zagreb than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Zagreb 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 Osijek.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Museum of Slavonia. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 254 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Sakuntala park. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,044 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Youth pedestrian bridge during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Youth pedestrian bridge has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 3,001 reviews.

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 Croatia more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Zagreb, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Osijek 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.

McDonald's & McDrive is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,583 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Osijek, 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 Osijek.

Amsterdam Pub is a fantastic bar many locals in Osijek recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 566 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at pub Merlon, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,135 customers.

Restoran Karaka Osijek is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Osijek. Customers have rated the exciting Restoran Karaka Osijek an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,966 reviews.

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

On day 5 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Croatia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Zagreb and end your day in the city of Vukovar, 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 Zagreb is the amazing Crucifix. This travel destination is a place of worship that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 161 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ovcara Memorial Center. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,855 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Zagreb is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zagreb is the outstanding Vučedol Culture Museum. This museum has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,647 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Vukovar water tower. This attraction, an amazing water tower, has been rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 6,041 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Croatia. To have the best affordable travel experience in Croatia, 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 Croatia unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Croatia.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Vukovar is Stari toranj. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,855 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Vukovar, Vukovarska kuća - Park adica Vukovar 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 1,615 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Vrške. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Vukovar enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,158 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Vukovar’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Vukovarsko pub. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 290 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Caffe bar Kibic Fenster. This popular bar in Vukovar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 191 bar-goers.

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

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in Croatia 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 Ogulin 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 Croatia.

While you’re in Zagreb, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Memorijalni centar Domovinskog rata. The fantastic Memorijalni centar Domovinskog rata is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,592 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Vukovar Municipal Museum / Castle Eltz, a well-known museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.8 out of a 5 star-rating from 1,418 travelers.

Make Ranč Ramarin your first stop. This popular must-see tourist destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,215 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Ogulin. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Ogulin, 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 Pizzeria Bonino, one of the best restaurants in Ogulin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,181 customers.

Štross Street Food is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Štross Street Food is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 923 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Ogulin, Cafe COCKTAIL. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 bar goers.

Caffe bar JAZZbina is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Ogulin, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 456 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Krčma Dalmatinac, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 176 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip across Croatia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Zagreb and the enchanting Lika-Senj County, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Zagreb and end the day in Lika-Senj County, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 7 of your affordable vacation in Croatia will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Zagreb is the magnificent Ivana's House of Fairy Tales. Around 1,063 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Plitvice Lakes National Park. This popular site is a valued park in Lika-Senj County and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 102,285 visitors.

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

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

Restoran 4 Kantuna 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 3,300 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Zadar is Konoba Rafaelo, 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 3,104 customers.

Pet Bunara Dine & Wine offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Zadar. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,856 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 Zadar’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Deja Brew Pub Zadar is an excellent example of a great bar in Zadar offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at BackStage Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Zadar. BackStage Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 508 customers having rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Harbor CookHouse & Club is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Zadar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 3,272 bar-goers.

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

Day 8 of your self-drive vacation in Croatia 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 Šibenik 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 Croatia.

While you’re in Zagreb, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Plaža Soline. The fantastic Plaža Soline is a popular top-tier point of interest and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,498 travelers.

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

Make Diocletian's Palace your first stop. This popular museum among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 74,369 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Split is the outstanding Marjan. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,259 visitors, this remarkable mountain and attraction deserves a spot on your Croatia travel bucket list.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Šibenik. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Šibenik, 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 Restoran Pjat, one of the best restaurants in Šibenik. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 597 customers.

Argola Sibenik Restaurant - Pizzeria is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Argola Sibenik Restaurant - Pizzeria is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,128 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Šibenik, Azimut. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 993 bar goers.

Vintage Bar is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Šibenik, with its average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 534 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Bronzin, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip across Croatia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Zagreb and the enchanting Šibenik-Knin County, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Zagreb and end the day in Šibenik-Knin County, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 9 of your affordable vacation in Croatia will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Zagreb is the magnificent St. John's Fort. Around 662 visitors have rated this excellent best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable St. John's Fort. This popular site is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination in Šibenik-Knin County and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 662 visitors.

Another must-visit in Šibenik-Knin County is the spectacular Krka National Park. This outstanding park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 57,687 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Roski waterfall to make your cheap holiday experience in Šibenik-Knin County truly special. This park and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,445 visitors.

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

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

Restoran Vegehop 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 760 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Zagreb is Vinodol, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 customers.

Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Zagreb. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,156 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 Zagreb’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Valhalla beer bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Zagreb offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,010 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Roots - juice & cocktail bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Zagreb. Roots - juice & cocktail bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 800 customers having rated it an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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

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

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 Croatia.

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 Zagreb is the remarkable Ribnjak Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,091 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Zagreb, consider a top-rated restaurant like Boban. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,445 customers.

Submarine Burger Frankopanska 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,795 customers.

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