Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip from Montpellier to Marseille

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

Montpellier 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 Montpellier and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Arc de Triomphe will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,323 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 Montpellier. An excellent example is the popular Coldrip food and coffee. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Empanadas Club. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,371 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 Petit Jardin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,148 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Fitzpatrick's Irish Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,623 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 Montpellier we recommend is The Shakespeare, 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 903 customers.

Restaurant Le Tapas - Montpellier is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 659 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 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 Montpellier than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Montpellier 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 Montpellier.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Jardin des plantes de Montpellier. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 6,446 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Comedy Square. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,883 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous esplanade Charles de Gaulle during a vacation in Montpellier. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing esplanade Charles de Gaulle has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 8,915 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Sunset Beach. This popular place of interest in Montpellier is a valued top-tier point of interest that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 5,416 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 Montpellier, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Montpellier 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.

Burger et Ratatouille is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 597 customers.

Umami - La cinquième saveur is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Montpellier. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 412 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at La Diligence, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 527 reviews.

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

Espit Chupitos Montpellier is a fantastic bar many locals in Montpellier recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Le Rebuffy, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 563 customers.

Broc Café Montpellier is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Montpellier. Customers have rated the exciting Broc Café Montpellier an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,165 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 Nimes and the enchanting Vaucluse, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Nimes and end the day in Vaucluse, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

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 Nimes is the magnificent Jardin de La Fontaine. Around 15,878 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 Haribo Candy Museum on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from around 17,011 travelers.

The remarkable Pont du Gard is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in France. This attraction, an amazing arch bridge, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Pont Saint-Benezet (Le Pont d'Avignon). This popular site is a valued top-tier point of interest in Vaucluse and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 17,658 visitors.

Another must-visit in Vaucluse is the spectacular Palais des Papes. This outstanding palace and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 36,931 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.

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.

Twist Avenue 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 618 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Marseille is AM par Alexandre Mazzia, 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 614 customers.

Le Bouchon Provençal offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Marseille. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,207 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.

Carry Nation is an excellent example of a great bar in Marseille offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at O'Malley, another of locals’ go-to bars in Marseille. O'Malley is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,796 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

La Caravelle 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1,587 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 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 1 night 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 Parc Borély. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 11,618 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Palais Longchamp during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Palais Longchamp has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,768 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.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Notre-Dame de la Garde (Marseille) to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating church building with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 36,436 travelers.

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!

On day 5 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 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 Arles is the amazing Alpilles Natural Regional Park. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,184 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Site Archéologique de Glanum. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,247 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Arles is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Arles is the outstanding Carrières des Lumières. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,791 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Château des Baux-de-Provence. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,346 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Arles Amphitheatre. This roman amphitheatre is a popular attraction rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,060 visitors from all over the globe.

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 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 La Bistrote. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 429 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Montpellier, Pastis Restaurant 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 350 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Leclere. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Montpellier enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 303 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 Le Tord Boyaux. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Black Out. This popular bar in Montpellier has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 495 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le 1789 Restaurant - Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le 1789 Restaurant - Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 432 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!

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 Montpellier.

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 Montpellier is the remarkable Aqueduc Saint-Clément. This aqueduct and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,224 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Montpellier, consider a top-rated restaurant like Balthazar café & restaurant. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 283 customers.

Anga 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 4.8 out of 5 stars from 228 customers.

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