Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Toulouse to Montpellier and Nimes

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

Toulouse 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 Toulouse and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Pont-Neuf will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating deck arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,845 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 Toulouse. An excellent example is the popular La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Grain De Folie. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 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 Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 517 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 647 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Toulouse we recommend is The George and Dragon, 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 1,383 customers.

The London Town is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,388 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 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 Toulouse and end your day in the city of Montpellier, 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 Toulouse is the amazing Couvent des Jacobins. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,770 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica of St. Sernin. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,287 travelers, a visit to this well-known minor basilica and sightseeing spot in Toulouse is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Toulouse is the outstanding Musée Aeroscopia. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,683 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Jardin des Plantes. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,847 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Montpellier. Montpellier 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 Montpellier that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Montpellier is Coldrip food and coffee. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 644 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Montpellier, Empanadas Club 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 1,371 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Le Petit Jardin. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Montpellier enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,148 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Montpellier’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Shakespeare. This popular bar in Montpellier has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 903 bar-goers.

You can also go to Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 659 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!

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 Arles and end your day in the city of Nimes, 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 Arles is the amazing Comedy Square. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,883 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Planet Ocean World. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,786 travelers, a visit to this well-known aquarium and sightseeing spot in Arles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Arles is the outstanding esplanade Charles de Gaulle. This square has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8,915 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 Nimes. Nimes 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 Nimes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nimes is L'Instant T. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 752 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nimes, Gard O Wine is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 323 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Livestation DIY - Nîmes. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nimes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nimes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit O’Flaherty’s. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,377 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Au Flan Coco Nimes. This popular bar in Nimes has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 993 bar-goers.

You can also go to La bonne mousse as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La bonne mousse is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 428 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 4 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 Nimes and end your day in the city of Carcassonne.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Toulouse 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 Nimes, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Musée de la Romanité. The fantastic Musée de la Romanité is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,534 travelers and draws around 25,271 visitors every year.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Jardin de La Fontaine, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 15,878 travelers.

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

Make Cité de Carcassonne your first stop. This popular fortress among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 76,968 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Carcassonne is the outstanding Château Comtal. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,823 visitors, this remarkable castle and attraction deserves a spot on your France travel bucket list.

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 Toulouse. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Toulouse, 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 Bistroquet à la Une, one of the best restaurants in Toulouse. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,125 customers.

Aux Pieds sous la Table is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Aux Pieds sous la Table is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 982 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at The Winter Garden, another well-loved restaurant in Toulouse. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 864 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 Toulouse, Melting Pot Pub. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,364 bar goers.

Pub O'Clock is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Toulouse, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,139 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by The Four Monkeys, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,037 customers.

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

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 Toulouse is the remarkable Place Saint-Pierre. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,139 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Toulouse, consider a top-rated restaurant like Le 5 Wine Bar. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 867 customers.

Pizzeria Bambino 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 655 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Bièrographe. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 657 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Toulouse.

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