Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Perpignan to Marseille, Nimes & Carcassonne

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

Perpignan is a popular cheap holiday destination in France with something to offer every traveler. More than a city in France, Perpignan is also a great place to find top-rated budget accommodations in France.

In Perpignan, one best-rated budget hotel we recommend is Hotel La Fauceille. This 4-star hotel is a favorite among travelers, as seen in its average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars from 853 guests.

Budget-conscious travelers also enjoy staying at Appart' City Perpignan Centre. Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars by 1,907 former guests, this 3-star apartment is perfect for travelers looking for a temporary place to stay in Perpignan.

Ibis Perpignan Centre is another low-cost accommodation best for price-conscious travelers. This budget-friendly 3-star hotel in Perpignan has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars in over 917 reviews.

These top-rated accommodations in Perpignan are popular and get fully-booked fast. If unavailable during your trip to the city, our system will automatically recommend you the best, affordable alternatives.

When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Perpignan and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Sports Park 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 1,992 visitors.

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 Perpignan. An excellent example is the popular O'Flaherty's. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,082 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Arena Bar. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 361 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 258 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

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 Pyrénées-Orientales and end your day in the city of Marseille, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Pyrénées-Orientales is the amazing Perpignan Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,336 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Salses Fortress. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,683 travelers, a visit to this well-known in Pyrénées-Orientales is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Pyrénées-Orientales is the outstanding Royal Castle of Collioure. This castle has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,466 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 Marseille. Marseille is another cheap travel destination in France where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Marseille is the 4-star Nh Collection Marseille. This hotel has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,784 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles. This 3-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 3,210 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Staycity Aparthotel Marseille to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Marseille. In fact, around 2,129 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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 O'Malley. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Marseille enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,796 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 celebratory drink is La Caravelle. This popular bar in Marseille has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,587 bar-goers.

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

Day 3 of your exciting 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 Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. This incredible attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 31,965 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Les Petits Trains de Marseille. This spectacular tourist destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 8,022 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Old Port of Marseille during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Old Port of Marseille has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,120 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 17,959 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Palais Longchamp to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating water tower with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,768 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 Caravelle is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,587 customers.

Le Bouchon Provençal 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,207 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at La cigale vieux port, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 918 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 4 of your exciting 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.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated La Vieille Charité. This incredible attraction is a hospital that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 3,537 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Cathédrale La Major. This spectacular catholic cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 11,075 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Parc Émile Duclaux during a vacation in Marseille. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Parc Émile Duclaux has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,372 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Parc Borély. This popular place of interest in Marseille is a valued park that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 11,618 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Marseille when you include the fantastic Calanques National Park to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,632 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.

Restaurant Les Arcenaulx Marseille Vieux Port is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 934 customers.

Trattoria Marco 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 725 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at O'Bidul, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 461 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.

The Champ De Mars 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 404 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at L'unic Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 341 customers.

Beer District Marseille is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Marseille. Customers have rated the exciting Beer District Marseille an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 224 reviews.

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

Day 5 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 Perpignan. 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 Pont du Gard. The fantastic Pont du Gard is a popular arch bridge and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,720 travelers.

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 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 14,159 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,451 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 Perpignan. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Perpignan, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

A top-rated budget hotel suitable for cheap holiday goers is the fantastic Hotel La Fauceille. This 4-star hotel in Perpignan offers low-cost accommodations that feature many useful amenities. Around 853 travelers who chose to stay at this hotel during their trip to the city rated their experience an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

The lovely Appart' City Perpignan Centre is another excellent choice for anyone who prefers a cozy and practical place to stay in the city. This 3-star apartment has been rated by 1,907 former guests an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

If you’re looking for a place that is simple and homey, Ibis Perpignan Centre is for you. This hotel allows guests access to many amenities that are perfect for everyday use. In addition, this 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 917 previous guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Les Brunettes: bar et restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Perpignan. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 258 customers.

O Shannon is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. O Shannon is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 188 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Perpignan, Black pearl 66. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 155 bar goers.

La Divine is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Perpignan, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 141 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 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Perpignan.

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 Perpignan is the remarkable Parc Saint-Vincent. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,599 visitors.

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