Cheap 4-Day England Road Trip from Birmingham traveling north to Manchester

You'll pick up your rental car in Birmingham and begin your adventure in England.

Birmingham is a popular cheap holiday destination in England with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Birmingham 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 Birmingham. An excellent example is the popular Adam's Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in England is Purnells.

The Canal House Bar & Restaurant is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,244 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Birmingham we recommend is Bacchus Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 customers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,002 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 England!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across England, you’ll experience two places in one day. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,953 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Black Country Living Museum.

This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,874 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Manchester is Fazenda Manchester. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,779 customers.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Manchester’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Hawksmoor Manchester. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Flight Club Manchester. This popular bar in Manchester has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,658 bar-goers.

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

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in England will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 830,000 travelers from across the world. Around 17,320 visitors have rated this excellent science museum and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Heaton Park on this leg of your self-drive tour in England. This attraction is a well-known english country house that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 14,059 travelers.

The remarkable Manchester Art Gallery is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in England. This attraction, an amazing art museum, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,000 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Peak Cavern. This popular site is a valued show cave in Derbyshire and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,494 visitors.

Another must-visit in Derbyshire is the spectacular Peak District National Park. This outstanding park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 32,768 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Chatsworth House to make your cheap holiday experience in Derbyshire truly special. This english country house and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,015 visitors.

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

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

Grand Central Kitchen is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,311 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Birmingham is La Galleria, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

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 Birmingham’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

The Ivy Temple Row is an excellent example of a great bar in Birmingham offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Bodega Cantina | Birmingham, another of locals’ go-to bars in Birmingham. Bodega Cantina | Birmingham is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 2,018 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Birmingham. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,772 bar-goers.

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

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

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 England.

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 Birmingham is the remarkable Handsworth Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,569 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Birmingham, consider a top-rated restaurant like @pizza Grand Central. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 585 customers.

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