Cheap 3-Day France Road Trip in Lyon

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

Lyon 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 Lyon and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Place Bellecour will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 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 Lyon. An excellent example is the popular Bouchon Tupin. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is L'Institut Restaurant. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 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 Flair Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

L Bar food & drink is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,758 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Lyon we recommend is Black Forest Society, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Kaffee Berlin is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,079 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 France!

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

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated parc de la Tête d'Or. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 50,621 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 Caluire-et-Cuire, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Lyon 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.

Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,459 customers.

Slake Coffee House is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Lyon. 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 1,684 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Dam's Pub, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,373 reviews.

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

Ninkasi Sans Souci is a fantastic bar many locals in Lyon recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,985 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Livestation DIY - Lyon, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,452 customers.

Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Lyon. Customers have rated the exciting Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,225 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 Lyon.

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 Lyon is the remarkable Fresque des Lyonnais. This fresco and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,927 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lyon, consider a top-rated restaurant like Bulle - Restaurant de Fourvière - Guy Lassausaie. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

Culina Hortus 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 781 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Vieille Canaille. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 839 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lyon.

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