Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Grenoble to Marseille and Lyon

Aerial panorama of Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Franc
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 5-day road trip through France! Travel to Grenoble, Marseille, Nimes, and Lyon with this cheap holiday package!

Explore France for less with this 5-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille), the captivating Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across France and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Grenoble, 1 night in Marseille, and 1 night in Lyon.

This customizable and cheap France travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in France at the lowest price!

On arrival in Grenoble, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in France. Explore the magnificent parc de la Tête d'Or to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and take in its distinct atmosphere. France offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!

During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.

Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in France. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in France.

This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in France, like the stunning Place Bellecour. You'll visit the incredible Pont du Gard to make lasting memories.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 5-day road trip, you'll leave France happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.

This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 5-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 4 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.

You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!

Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of morning cityscape view with mountains, river and bridge in Grenoble city on the south-east of France.Grenoble / 2 nights
The City of Lyon in the daytime.Lyon / 1 night
Photo of Nimes Arena aerial panoramic view. Nimes is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France.Nîmes
Saint Jean Castle and Cathedral de la Major and the Vieux port in Marseille, France.Marseille / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of the greenhouse of the Parc de la Tete d'Or, Lyon, France.Parc de la Tête d'Or
Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon 6e Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Departemental constituency of Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, FranceParc de la Tête d'Or
Photo of Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde in Marseille, a port city in southern France.Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
Pont du GardPont du Gard
Aerial view of The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Lyon city.The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a minor basilica in Lyon.Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
photo of the equestrian monument of King Louis XIV in Place Bellecour at morning in Lyon, France.Place Bellecour
Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, La Joliette, 2nd Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceMucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
Saint Jean Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste) in Lyon, France, EuropeLyon Cathedral
Fort de La BastilleBastille
Museum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille, Vizille, Grenoble, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, FranceMuseum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille
Parc Paul MistralParc Paul Mistral
musée de Grenoble (France)Museum of Grenoble
Porte Saint-Laurent

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Day 1 - Grenoble - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Grenoble - arrival day

  • Grenoble - Arrival Day
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  • Parc Paul Mistral
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Grenoble, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Grenoble and begin your adventure in France.

Grenoble 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 Grenoble and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parc Paul Mistral will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 4,848 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 Grenoble. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant La Petite Idée. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is La Ferme à Dédé. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,169 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'Ardoise. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,127 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Au RENCARD is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 555 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 Grenoble we recommend is Le Cartel Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 277 customers.

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

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Day 2 - Grenoble and Marseille

Day 2

Day 2 - Grenoble and Marseille

  • Grenoble
  • Marseille
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Drive 359 km, 4 hours 7 min

  • Museum of Grenoble
  • Bastille
  • Museum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille
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On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Grenoble and end your day in the city of Marseille, 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 Grenoble is the amazing Musée de Grenoble. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,100 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fort de La Bastille. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,303 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Grenoble is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Grenoble is the outstanding Museum of the French Revolution - Domaine de Vizille. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,504 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Marseille is Twist Avenue. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 618 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Marseille, AM par Alexandre Mazzia is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 614 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is O'Malley. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Marseille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Carry Nation. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is La Caravelle. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,587 bar-goers.

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

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Day 3 - Marseille, Nimes, and Lyon

Day 3

Day 3 - Marseille, Nimes, and Lyon

  • Nîmes
  • Marseille
  • Lyon
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Drive 372 km, 4 hours 27 min

  • Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille)
  • Pont du Gard
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Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in France gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Marseille and end your day in the city of Nimes.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Lyon for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in France.

While you’re in Marseille, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. The fantastic Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,446 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille), a well-known church building in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 36,436 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Marseille, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Nimes.

Make Pont du Gard your first stop. This popular arch bridge among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about France. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in France and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Lyon. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Lyon, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L Bar food & drink, one of the best restaurants in Lyon. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

Bouchon Tupin is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Bouchon Tupin is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 969 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at L'Institut Restaurant, another well-loved restaurant in Lyon. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 853 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in France.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Lyon, The Phantom of the Opera. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 514 bar goers.

Black Forest Society is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Lyon, with its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across France. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in France!

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Day 4 - Grenoble

Day 4

Day 4 - Grenoble

  • Lyon
  • Grenoble
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Drive 124 km, 1 hour 57 min

  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • Lyon Cathedral
  • Place Bellecour
  • Parc de la Tête d'Or
  • Parc de la Tête d'Or
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On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, 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 minor basilica that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Lyon Cathedral.

This square has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular parc de la Tête d'Or. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 50,621 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Grenoble is La Cuisine des Tontons. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 785 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Grenoble, Cedar Restaurant 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 840 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Une Semaine sur Deux. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Grenoble enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 776 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Grenoble’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Pub des copains. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 177 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is DAISY bar&coffee. This popular bar in Grenoble has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 100 bar-goers.

You can also go to Les copains d'abord as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Les copains d'abord is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,098 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 France!

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Day 5 - Grenoble - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 - Grenoble - departure day

  • Grenoble - Departure Day
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  • Porte Saint-Laurent
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Grenoble.

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Grenoble, consider a top-rated restaurant like OWASABI. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 676 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Ciao a Te. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 585 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Grenoble.

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

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