Cheap 10-Day Croatia Road Trip Vacation from Zagreb traveling north to Varaždin and Krapina

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.

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 4 nights left in Zagreb.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Bundek. This incredible attraction is a lake that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 15,007 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Croatian Museum of Contemporary Art. This spectacular art museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 3,422 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Park Maksimir during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Park Maksimir has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 18,435 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!

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 3 nights left in Zagreb.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Ribnjak Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 4,091 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Zagreb Cathedral. This spectacular catholic cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 16,260 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Ban Josip Jelačić Statue during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Ban Josip Jelačić Statue has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 19,038 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Croatia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. This popular place of interest in Zagreb is a valued park that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 6,419 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Zagreb when you include the fantastic Technical Museum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating museum with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,713 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 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.

Restoran Vegehop 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 760 customers.

Vinodol 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,410 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica, 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 4,156 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.

Valhalla beer bar 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 1,010 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Roots - juice & cocktail bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 800 customers.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 St. Mark's Church. This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 3,829 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Stone Gate. This spectacular city gate and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,469 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Museum of Broken Relationships during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Museum of Broken Relationships has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 6,559 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Croatia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Lotrščak Tower. This popular place of interest in Zagreb is a valued fortified tower that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 3,336 visitors.

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.

Boban 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 3,445 customers.

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

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.

Booze and Blues 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 848 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at A’e Craft Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 705 customers.

Program Bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Zagreb. Customers have rated the exciting Program Bar an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 637 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 Grad Varaždin, 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 Lječilišni park. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 579 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Aquae Iassae - Forum. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 295 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Zagreb is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zagreb is the outstanding Varaždin cemetery. This cemetery has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 318 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Old Town, Varaždin. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,343 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 Grad Varaždin. Grad Varaždin 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 Grad Varaždin that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Grad Varaždin is Bedem. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,064 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Grad Varaždin, Medonja 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 999 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Grad Varaždin’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Medina Škrinja Pub. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is My Way bar. This popular bar in Grad Varaždin has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,010 bar-goers.

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

On day 6 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 Grad Krapina, where you'll stay for 3 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 Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin. This travel destination is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 670 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Palača Herzer, GMV Varaždin. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 211 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 Trakošćan Castle. This château has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 9,191 visitors.

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 Grad Krapina. Grad Krapina 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 Grad Krapina that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Grad Krapina is Pizzeria Picikato. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 784 customers.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Grad Krapina’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure 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 Grad Krapina.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Galerija Antuna Augustinčića, Klanjec. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 280 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating The birth house of Josip Broz Tito. This spectacular museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,868 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Kumrovec during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Kumrovec has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,788 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Croatia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Dvor Veliki Tabor. This popular place of interest in Zagreb is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 2,076 visitors.

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 Grad Krapina 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.

Foodbar Garozzo 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 241 customers.

Don Sale is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Grad Krapina. 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 132 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Kramberger PUB & Restoran, 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 497 reviews.

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

AUTOTRANSPORTI KUNŠTEK BRANKO is a fantastic bar many locals in Grad Krapina recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 127 customers.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 1 night left in Grad Krapina.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Milengrad. This incredible attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 164 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Winery Micak. This spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 194 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Museum of Neandertals in Krapina during a vacation in Zagreb. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Museum of Neandertals in Krapina has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,224 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 Grad Krapina 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.

Bistro „Trica“ 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 129 customers.

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

Kramberger PUB & Restoran is a fantastic bar many locals in Grad Krapina 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 497 customers.

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

On day 9 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 Zagreb, 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 Kipišće Lake. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,201 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible King Tomislav Square. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 897 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Zagreb is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zagreb is the outstanding Samobor Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,882 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Žumberak and Samobor Mountains. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,279 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ecopark Krašograd. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,530 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Zagreb. Zagreb 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 Zagreb that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Zagreb is Harat's Pub. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,602 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Zagreb, Stari Fijaker 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 2,114 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Konoba Didov san. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Zagreb enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,110 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zagreb’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Krolo. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 520 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Pivnica Medvedgrad Ilica. This popular bar in Zagreb has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,156 bar-goers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday 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 Zagreb Fountains. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,150 visitors.

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!