Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Lille traveling west to Le Havre and Paris

Photo of Amphitheatre and the Prefecture of Lille in the Republic Square.
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Summary

Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 5-day road trip through France! Travel to Lille, Le Havre, Caen, and Paris 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 Eiffel Tower, the captivating Louvre Museum, 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 Lille, 1 night in Le Havre, and 1 night in Paris.

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 Lille, 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 Arc de Triomphe to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Champ de Mars 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 Jardin du Luxembourg. You'll visit the incredible Mémorial de Caen to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding Caen Castle up close.

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. More importantly, the price of your 5-day self-drive package to France includes all taxes.

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 Lille, the Porte de Paris, view from the belfry of the city hall.Lille / 2 nights
Paris, France. Panoramic view from Arc de Triomphe. Eiffel Tower and Avenue des Champs Elysees. Europe.Paris / 1 night
Photo of Church of Saint-Pierre in Caen, Normandy, France.Caen
Le Havre - city in FranceLe Havre / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Photo of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France best Destinations in Europe.Eiffel Tower
Photo of beautiful summer view of Louvre Museum, one of the world's most important museums, historic monument and parisian landmark, Paris, France.Louvre Museum
Photo of Arc de Triomphe  Early in the morning with the French flag, France.Arc de Triomphe
Photo of Champ de Mars view from top of Eiffel tower looking down see the entire city as a beautiful classic architecture, France.Champ de Mars
Photo of Luxembourg gardens and palace with puffy clouds in Paris, France.Jardin du Luxembourg
War menorial building exterior in Caen, FranceMémorial de Caen
Caen Castle, Le Château, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, Metropolitan France, FranceCaen Castle
La Vieille BourseOld Stock Exchange
La Piscine Museum, Roubaix, Lille, Nord, Hauts-de-France, Metropolitan France, FranceLa Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix
photo of Heron Park "Parc du Héron" of Villeneuve-d'Ascq near Lille in the north of France.Parc du Héron
Colline aux Oiseaux, Caen, Normandie, FranceColline aux Oiseaux
photo of Villa Cavrois at beautiful morning in Croix, France.Villa Cavrois
Jardin Vauban, Vauban Esquermes, Lille, Nord, Hauts-de-France, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin Vauban
Caen Botanical Garden, Jardin des Plantes, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, Metropolitan France, FranceCaen Botanical Garden
John Doe Escape Game

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 5

Include flights?

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No

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
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No

Round trip
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Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Lille - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Lille - arrival day

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

Lille 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 Lille and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Jardin Vauban will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,615 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 Lille. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Sébastopol. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 541 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is La Capsule Lille. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,005 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 Le Broc. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,679 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde - Lille is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,501 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Lille we recommend is Quai Des Bananas, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,367 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Lille and Le Havre

Day 2

Day 2 – Lille and Le Havre

  • Lille
  • Le Havre
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Drive 340 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Old Stock Exchange
  • La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix
  • Villa Cavrois
  • Parc du Héron
  • More

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 Lille and end your day in the city of Le Havre, 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 Lille is the amazing Old Stock Exchange. This travel destination is an exchange that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,694 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,981 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Lille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lille is the outstanding Villa Cavrois. This villa has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,458 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Parc du Héron. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,412 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 Le Havre. Le Havre 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 Le Havre that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Le Havre is A Deux Pas d'Ici. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 604 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Le Havre, Jean-Luc Tartarin 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 556 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Taverne Paillette. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Le Havre enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,688 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Le Havre’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Bistrot Parisien. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,547 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Trappist. This popular bar in Le Havre has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,186 bar-goers.

You can also go to Mc Daid's as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Mc Daid's is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 558 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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Experiences

Day 3 – Caen and Paris

Day 3

Day 3 – Caen and Paris

  • Caen
  • Paris
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Drive 337 km, 4 hours 6 min

  • Colline aux Oiseaux
  • Mémorial de Caen
  • Caen Botanical Garden
  • Caen Castle
  • More

On day 3 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 Lille and end your day in the city of Paris, 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 Lille is the amazing Hanging Gardens. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,615 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible St Joseph's Church. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,693 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Lille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Lille is the outstanding Square Saint-Roch. This park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,306 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 Paris. Paris 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 Paris that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Paris is Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Paris, Le Bistrot Du Perigord 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 584 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Kitchen Galerie Bis. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Paris enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Calbar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Little Red Door. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 bar-goers.

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

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Experiences

Day 4 – Paris and Lille

Day 4

Day 4 – Paris and Lille

  • Paris
  • Lille
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Drive 235 km, 3 hours 7 min

  • Jardin du Luxembourg
  • Louvre Museum
  • Champ de Mars
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Arc de Triomphe
  • More

On day 4 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 Lille and end your day in the city of Lille, 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 Lille is the amazing Jardin du Luxembourg. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 94,043 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Louvre Museum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 260,788 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Lille is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 2,825,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Lille is the outstanding Champ de Mars. This urban park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 172,488 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Eiffel Tower. This attraction, an amazing lattice tower, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 322,389 travelers. As one of the top sights in Lille, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Eiffel Tower attracts about 6,207,303 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Arc de Triomphe. This triumphal arch is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193,235 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 2,743,823 travelers visit this attraction to cross it off their bucket lists.

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 Lille. Lille 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 Lille that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lille is Bloempot. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,176 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lille, La Petite Cour 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 1,269 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is PANCOOK Lille. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 999 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lille’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Windsor. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 892 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Au Boudin Bar. This popular bar in Lille has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 819 bar-goers.

You can also go to Kolor Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Kolor Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 694 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 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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Experiences

Day 5 – Lille - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Lille - departure day

  • Lille - Departure day
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  • John Doe Escape Game
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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 Lille.

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 Lille is the remarkable John Doe Escape Game. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,533 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lille, consider a top-rated restaurant like Chez Max Bistrot Lillois. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 714 customers.

Au Boudin Bar 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 819 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Melting-Pot. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 685 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lille.

You’ll then say farewell to Lille 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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