Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Toulon to Marseille and Nimes

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

Toulon 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 Toulon and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Stade Mayol will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating rugby union venue that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,256 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 Toulon. An excellent example is the popular Les Têtes d'Ail. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Ô Bistrot Des Artistes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 626 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 Ma'a Tahiti. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 560 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Street Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 845 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 Toulon we recommend is TEMPLE BEER, 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 345 customers.

Old Coucou is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 642 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Toulon 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 Toulon is the amazing Mont Faron cableway. This travel destination is an aerial tramway that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,366 visitors. Up to 95,000 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Mont Faron cableway with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Park and Gardens of the Mediterranean. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,241 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Toulon is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Toulon is the outstanding Plage de Renécros. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,158 visitors. In a single year, approximately 95,000 travelers include the unforgettable Plage de Renécros in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Circuit Paul Ricard. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,286 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 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 Le Bouchon Provençal. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,207 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 O'Malley. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Caravelle as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Caravelle is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,587 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 France!

Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Marseille and the enchanting Vaucluse, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Marseille and end the day in Vaucluse, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in France will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Marseille is the magnificent Calanques National Park. Around 19,632 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 36,436 travelers.

The remarkable Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing museum, is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,446 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Palais des Papes. This popular site is a valued palace in Vaucluse and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 36,931 visitors.

Another must-visit in Vaucluse is the spectacular Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This outstanding must-see tourist destination and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from more than 17,658 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across France. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in France. Make your cheap holiday experience in France more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Nimes offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in France. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Nimes offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in France.

L'Instant T is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Nimes is Gard O Wine, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 customers.

Livestation DIY - Nîmes offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Nimes. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Nimes’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

O’Flaherty’s is an excellent example of a great bar in Nimes offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes, another of locals’ go-to bars in Nimes. Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 993 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

La bonne mousse is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Nimes. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 428 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through France with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in France!

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 Nimes and end your day in the city of Toulon, 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 Nimes is the amazing Musée de la Romanité. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,534 visitors. Up to 25,271 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Musée de la Romanité with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Jardin de La Fontaine. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Nimes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nimes is the outstanding Haribo Candy Museum. This museum has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 17,011 visitors. In a single year, approximately 25,271 travelers include the unforgettable Haribo Candy Museum in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Pont du Gard. This attraction, an amazing arch bridge, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 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 Toulon. Toulon 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 Toulon that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Toulon is Les Tables de la Fontaine. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 428 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Toulon, Au Petit Marché 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 346 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Resto des Artistes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Toulon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 339 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Toulon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Dry Dock. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 370 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Twiggy cafe. This popular bar in Toulon has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 261 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Corsaire PUB as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Corsaire PUB is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 254 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Toulon.

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 Toulon, consider a top-rated restaurant like L'Aromate Provençal. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 332 customers.

La Surprise Toulon 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 133 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Kfifen Cœur du Liban. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 440 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Toulon.

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