Cheap 4-Day Estonia Road Trip from Tallinn to Tartu

Your exciting road trip through Estonia starts when you reach the incredible city of Tallinn, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Tallinn and begin your adventure in Estonia.

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

A trip to the amazing Freedom Square will make your cheap holiday in Estonia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,412 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

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 Tallinn. An excellent example is the popular Vegan Restoran V. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,852 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Estonia is Restoran Mimosa. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,152 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Restaurant Kolm Sibulat. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,209 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Hell Hunt is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 4,122 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Tallinn we recommend is Dubliner, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,126 customers.

Vana Villem Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,775 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Estonia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Tallinn and end your day in the city of Tartu, 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 Tallinn is the amazing Town Hall Square. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,452 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Tallinn Town Hall. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,262 travelers, a visit to this well-known rathaus and sightseeing spot in Tallinn is likely to make your vacation in Estonia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Tallinn is the outstanding Kohtuotsa viewing platform. This observation deck has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,203 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Estonia, drop by the popular Seaplane Harbour. This attraction, an amazing port, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,158 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Kadriorg Park. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,630 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tartu is Lõunakeskus. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,241 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tartu, La Dolce Vita 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 2,318 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Cafe-restaurant Werner. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tartu enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,131 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tartu’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Estonia. For example, you can visit Barlova. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 502 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Gunpowder Cellar of Tartu. This popular bar in Tartu has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,564 bar-goers.

You can also go to Pahad Poisid as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Pahad Poisid is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,286 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 Estonia!

Day 3 of your road trip across Estonia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Tartu and the enchanting Kõrveküla, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Tartu and end the day in Kõrveküla, where you'll stay for 1 night.

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

One place travelers keep coming back to in Tartu is the magnificent University of Tartu Botanical Gardens. Around 2,911 visitors have rated this excellent botanical garden and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Town Hall Square on this leg of your self-drive tour in Estonia. This attraction is a well-known square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 2,865 travelers.

The remarkable AHHAA Science Centre is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Estonia. This attraction, an amazing museum, is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,832 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Tartu, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Kõrveküla.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Estonian National Museum. This popular site is a valued national museum in Kõrveküla and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,158 visitors.

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

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

KIUS 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 744 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Tallinn is Snoob Resto, 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 705 customers.

Paju Villa offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Tallinn. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 609 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 Tallinn’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Scotland Yard Pub is an excellent example of a great bar in Tallinn offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,434 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Restaurant Manna La Roosa, another of locals’ go-to bars in Tallinn. Restaurant Manna La Roosa is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,578 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Koht is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Tallinn. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 1,207 bar-goers.

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

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

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 Estonia.

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 Tallinn is the remarkable Viru Gate. This city gate and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,029 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Tallinn, consider a top-rated restaurant like Restaurant Olde Hansa. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,293 customers.

Restaurant Rataskaevu 16 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 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,444 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Peppersack. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,212 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Estonia and your fun memories in Tallinn.

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