Cheap 5-Day England Road Trip from Birmingham to London

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 living museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,335 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Walsall Arboretum.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in London is Burger & Lobster Leicester Square. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,454 customers.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of London’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Scarfes Bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 883 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Connaught Bar. This popular bar in London has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 654 bar-goers.

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

Today's agenda is to explore London 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 London.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated British Museum. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 5,906,716 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 148,750 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Buckingham Palace. This spectacular royal palace and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 164,776 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous London Eye during a vacation in London. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing London Eye has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 171,401 reviews.

This day of your road trip in England is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Tower Bridge. This popular place of interest in London is a valued bascule bridge that has a rating of 4.8 out of a 5-star rating from 151,949 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in London when you include the fantastic Tower of London to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating castle with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101,481 travelers. The notable Tower of London hosts around 2,741,126 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in London.

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

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

Bill's Soho Restaurant is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,178 customers.

The Red Lion, Parliament Street is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in London. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Cahoots London, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,678 reviews.

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

Burger & Lobster Leicester Square is a fantastic bar many locals in London recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,454 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Hawksmoor Air Street, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,216 customers.

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in London. Customers have rated the exciting Hawksmoor Seven Dials an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,084 reviews.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across England, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and end your day in the city of Birmingham, 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 Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is the amazing Frogmore House and Gardens. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 153 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible The Long Walk. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,802 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is likely to make your vacation in England even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is the outstanding St George's Chapel, Windsor. This castle chapel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,434 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in England, drop by the popular Windsor Castle. This attraction, an amazing historic house museum, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,263 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ray Mill Island. This river island is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,660 visitors from all over the globe.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Birmingham is Grand Central Kitchen. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,311 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Birmingham, La Galleria is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 882 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Birmingham’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit The Ivy Temple Row. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bodega Cantina | Birmingham. This popular bar in Birmingham has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,018 bar-goers.

You can also go to Purecraft Bar & Kitchen as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,772 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 England!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to England as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 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!