Cheap 6-Day Finland Road Trip from Turku to Helsinki and Tampere

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

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

A trip to the amazing Kupittaa will make your cheap holiday in Finland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating district that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,520 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 Turku. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Kaskis. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Finland is Restaurant Kuori. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 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 Pippurimylly. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,851 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Panimoravintola Koulu is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,279 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Turku we recommend is Walo Rooftop Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.

Uusi Apteekki Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 770 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 Finland!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Finland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Turku and end your day in the city of Helsinki, 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 Turku is the amazing Turku Cathedral. This travel destination is a lutheran cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,745 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Old Great Square. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,995 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Turku is likely to make your vacation in Finland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Turku is the outstanding Botanic Garden of University of Turku. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,325 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Finland, drop by the popular Turku Castle. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,724 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ispoinen Beach. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,065 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Helsinki is Kappeli. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,294 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Helsinki, Lappi Ravintola 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 1,870 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Kuu. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Helsinki enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 977 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Helsinki’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Finland. For example, you can visit Löyly Helsinki. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,237 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kaisla. This popular bar in Helsinki has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,238 bar-goers.

You can also go to Roasberg as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Roasberg is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,256 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 3 of your road trip adventures in Finland, you’ll go deep into Helsinki, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Helsinki, and meet locals along the way!

Helsinki offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Marski by Scandic to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Helsinki. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 4,919 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Hotel Haaga Central Park. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Helsinki. Hotel Haaga Central Park has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 4,323 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Helsinki should also consider Hotel Finn. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel Finn has been rated by 5,511 guests with an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Helsinki offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Helsinki the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding eastern orthodox cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,146 visitors.

The famous Kauppatori is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible market square and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,097 visitors.

Helsinki is also the home of the extraordinary Senate Square. Around 18,455 travelers have rated the spectacular Senate Square an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Helsinki Cathedral. With an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from a total of 10,211 reviews, a visit to this wonderful lutheran cathedral and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Finland is also your chance to admire the fantastic Kaivopuisto up close. This fascinating neighbourhood of helsinki and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Kaivopuisto enjoys an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,621 travelers.

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After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Helsinki, Ravintola Ragu. Locals enjoy eating at Ravintola Ragu for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 924 diners.

Restaurant Farang serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,081 food lovers.

If you want more options, Restaurant HOKU is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Restaurant HOKU has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 966 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Helsinki? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Helsinki after dinner. Locals recommend One Pint Pub, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 796 customers.

Liberty or Death is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Finland. Liberty or Death has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 685 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Helsinki.

You might also want to cap the night off at Restaurant Vltava, a fascinating bar that 5,124 customers have rated 4 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Finland!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Finland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Helsinki and end your day in the city of Tampere, 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 Helsinki is the amazing Esplanadi park. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,022 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ateneum. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,449 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Helsinki is likely to make your vacation in Finland even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 400,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Helsinki is the outstanding Temppeliaukio Church. This cave church has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,662 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Finland, drop by the popular Korkeasaari Zoo. This attraction, an amazing zoo, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 12,452 travelers. As one of the top sights in Helsinki, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Korkeasaari Zoo attracts about 498,266 visitors annually.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tampere is Restaurant Harald. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,504 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tampere, Pella’s cafe is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,555 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ravintola Coussicca. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tampere enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,225 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tampere’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Finland. For example, you can visit Brewery Restaurant Plevna. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,975 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Moro Sky Bar. This popular bar in Tampere has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,550 bar-goers.

You can also go to Beer Restaurant Konttori as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Beer Restaurant Konttori is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,208 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 Finland!

On day 5 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Finland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Tampere and end your day in the city of Turku, 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 Tampere is the amazing Finlayson Factory Area. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,941 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Koskipuisto. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,750 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Tampere is likely to make your vacation in Finland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Tampere is the outstanding Museum Centre Vapriikki. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,742 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Finland, drop by the popular Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower. This attraction, an amazing cafe, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,011 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Hatanpää Park Arboretum. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,785 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Turku is Pub Niska. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,843 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Turku, Delhi Darbar is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,697 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Tintå. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Turku enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,446 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Turku’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Finland. For example, you can visit Hunter's Inn. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 747 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kerttulin Kievari. This popular bar in Turku has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 216 bar-goers.

You can also go to Tårget as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Tårget is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,834 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Finland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Turku.

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 Finland.

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 Turku is the remarkable Aurajokiranta. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 267 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Turku, consider a top-rated restaurant like Blanko. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

Nerå 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,325 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Viking Restaurant Harald. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Finland and your fun memories in Turku.

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