Cheap 3-Day France Road Trip Vacation in Bordeaux

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

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

A trip to the amazing jardin public will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 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 Bordeaux. An excellent example is the popular suzzi. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Symbiose. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 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 L'Oiseau Bleu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 577 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Connemara is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,896 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 Bordeaux we recommend is Molly Malone's, 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 1,951 customers.

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

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Bordeaux than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated parc bordelais. This incredible attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 5,855 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Bordeaux Cathedral. This spectacular catholic cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 10,591 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous miroir d'eau during a vacation in Bordeaux. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing miroir d'eau has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 14,462 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding place de la Bourse. This popular place of interest in Bordeaux is a valued square that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 16,251 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 France more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Chai Les Copains 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 501 customers.

The Connemara is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Bordeaux. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,896 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Restaurant Melodie, 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 1,499 reviews.

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

Le Bar à Vin is a fantastic bar many locals in Bordeaux 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 1,327 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The Houses Of Parliament, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,469 customers.

Sherlock Holmes Pub is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Bordeaux. Customers have rated the exciting Sherlock Holmes Pub an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,224 reviews.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bordeaux.

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 France.

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 Bordeaux is the remarkable Monument aux Girondins. This column and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,483 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bordeaux, consider a top-rated restaurant like Molly Malone's. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,951 customers.

Le Confidentiel 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,544 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le K Baroque. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Bordeaux.

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