Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip from Marseille to Montpellier and Carcassonne

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Marseille, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Marseille and begin your adventure in France.

Marseille 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 Marseille and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Friche la Belle de Mai will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating bar that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,400 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 Marseille. An excellent example is the popular Twist Avenue. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 618 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is AM par Alexandre Mazzia. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 614 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 Bouchon Provençal. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,207 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Carry Nation is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 834 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 Marseille we recommend is O'Malley, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,796 customers.

La Caravelle is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,587 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 Marseille than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Marseille 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 2 nights left in Marseille.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Calanques National Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 19,632 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille). This spectacular church building and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 36,436 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Marseille Cathedral during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Marseille Cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 12,714 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Mucem - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.4 out of a 5-star rating from 19,446 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 Marseille, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Marseille 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.

La cigale vieux port 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 918 customers.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Marseille. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Trattoria Marco, 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 725 reviews.

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

Bar Bu is a fantastic bar many locals in Marseille recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Marengo, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 539 customers.

La dame du mont is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting La dame du mont an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 273 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in France!

Day 3 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Cabrières-d'Avignon and the enchanting Nimes, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Cabrières-d'Avignon and end the day in Nimes, 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 Cabrières-d'Avignon is the magnificent Palais des Papes. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 616,210 travelers from across the world. Around 36,931 visitors have rated this excellent palace and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon) on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from around 17,658 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Cabrières-d'Avignon, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Nimes.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Pont du Gard. This popular site is a valued arch bridge in Nimes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

Another must-visit in Nimes is the spectacular Haribo Candy Museum. This outstanding museum and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from more than 17,011 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Jardin de La Fontaine to make your cheap holiday experience in Nimes truly special. This park and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,878 visitors.

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.

Montpellier 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 Montpellier offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in France.

Coldrip food and coffee is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 644 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Montpellier is Empanadas Club, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,371 customers.

Le Petit Jardin offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Montpellier. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,148 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 Montpellier’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub is an excellent example of a great bar in Montpellier offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,623 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at The Shakespeare, another of locals’ go-to bars in Montpellier. The Shakespeare is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 903 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Montpellier. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 659 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!

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 Montpellier and end your day in the city of Narbonne.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Carcassonne 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 Montpellier, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Arc de Triomphe. The fantastic Arc de Triomphe is a popular must-see tourist destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,323 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible esplanade Charles de Gaulle, a well-known square in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.3 out of a 5 star-rating from 8,915 travelers.

The top-rated Comedy Square is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular square and destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 11,883 travelers.

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

Make Le Salin de l'île Saint-Martin de Gruissan your first stop. This popular must-see tourist destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,758 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 Carcassonne. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Carcassonne, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

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

Day 5 of your road trip across France offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Carcassonne and the enchanting Arles, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Carcassonne and end the day in Arles, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 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 Carcassonne is the magnificent Château Comtal. Around 8,823 visitors have rated this excellent castle and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Cité de Carcassonne on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 76,968 travelers.

The remarkable Basilique Saint Nazaire is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing church, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,146 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Carcassonne, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Arles.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Arles Amphitheatre. This popular site is a valued roman amphitheatre in Arles and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors.

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.

Marseille 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 Marseille offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in France.

O'Bidul is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 461 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Marseille is Restaurant Bubo - Bistronomie Marseille, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

Le Panier Marseillais offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Marseille. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,790 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 Marseille’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

The Champ De Mars is an excellent example of a great bar in Marseille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at L'unic Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Marseille. L'unic Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 341 customers having rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Beer District Marseille is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Marseille. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 224 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to France as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Marseille.

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 Marseille is the remarkable Palais Longchamp. This water tower and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Marseille, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Cantine de Nour d'Égypte. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Chez Marinette 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 423 customers.

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