Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Rennes traveling south to Nantes

Photo of France Castle "Rennes le Chateau".
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
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Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 6-day road trip through France! Travel to Rennes, Nantes, and La Roche-sur-Yon with this cheap holiday package!

Explore France for less with this 6-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning parc du Thabor, the captivating Machines of the Isle of Nantes, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across France and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Rennes and 3 nights in Nantes.

This customizable and cheap France travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in France at the lowest price!

On arrival in Rennes, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in France. Explore the magnificent Château des ducs de Bretagne to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Botanical Garden and take in its distinct atmosphere. France offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!

During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.

Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in France. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in France.

This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in France, like the stunning Île de Versailles (Nantes). You'll visit the incredible The Vikings to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding The Ghost Birds Ball up close.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 6-day road trip, you'll leave France happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.

This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 6-day vacation in France. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 5 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in France with CDW insurance.

You can customize your France travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in France and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind France’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!

Booking this cheap holiday package in France offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place. More importantly, the price of your 6-day self-drive package to France includes all taxes.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in France with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to France fill up fast, so book your adventure today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of traditional half-timbered houses in the old town of Rennes, Brittany, France.Rennes / 2 nights
Photo of the Erdre River in Nantes, France.Nantes / 3 nights
Vendée - region in FranceVendée

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Attractions

photo of people enjoying the experience with Machines of the Isle of Nantes in Nantes, France.Machines of the Isle of Nantes
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany in Nantes - France, Pays de la LoireChâteau des ducs de Bretagne
Botanical Garden, Coulmiers - Jardin des Plantes, Malakoff - Saint-Donatien, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceBotanical Garden
photo of Thabor park (Le parc du Thabor) in Rennes is one of the finest examples of landscape art of the XIII century public parks, Thabor Park is the pride of Rennes, France.Parc du Thabor
photo of Japanese garden on Ile de Versailles in Nantes, France.Île de Versailles (Nantes)
The Fearless Birds Ghosts, Les Épesses, La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceThe Fearless Birds Ghosts
The Vikings, Les Épesses, La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceThe Vikings
photo of Parc des Gayeulles in Rennes, France.Parc des Gayeulles
Le Lieu uniqueLe Lieu unique
photo of the park Manor at Parc de Procé in Nantes, France.Parc de Procé
La forêt de Brocéliande
Grand Blotterau Parc, Mairie de Doulon, Doulon - Bottière, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceGrand Blotterau Parc
photo of Jardin Extraordinaire a garden with a waterfall, rocks and lush vegetation in Nantes, France.Jardin extraordinaire (Nantes)
Natural History Museum, Graslin - Commerce, Centre Ville, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceNatural History Museum
Parc de la Gaudinière, Nantes, Pays de la Loire, FranceParc de la Gaudinière
Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes, Centre-Ville, Centre, Quartiers Centre, Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, Metropolitan France, FranceCathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes
Museum of Fine Arts of RennesMuseum of Fine Arts of Rennes
The Last Panache, Les Épesses, La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, Pays de la Loire, Metropolitan France, FranceThe Last Panache
photo of Park Hamelin Oberthur in Rennes, France.Parc Hamelin Oberthür

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 6

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Day 1 – Rennes - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Rennes - arrival day

  • Rennes - Arrival day
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  • Parc Hamelin Oberthür
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Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Rennes, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Rennes and begin your adventure in France.

Rennes 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 Rennes and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Parc Hamelin Oberthür will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,122 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 Rennes. An excellent example is the popular La Saint-Georges. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is O'Connell's Irish Pub. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,586 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 Ouzh-Taol. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 905 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Fox and Friends Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,370 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Rennes we recommend is Penny Lane, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,548 customers.

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

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Day 2 – Rennes and Nantes

Day 2

Day 2 – Rennes and Nantes

  • Rennes
  • Nantes
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Drive 195 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes
  • Parc du Thabor
  • Parc des Gayeulles
  • La forêt de Brocéliande
  • More

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 Rennes and end your day in the city of Nantes, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Rennes is the amazing Cathedral Saint-Pierre de Rennes. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,087 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,829 travelers, a visit to this well-known art museum and sightseeing spot in Rennes is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 55,897 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Rennes is the outstanding parc du Thabor. This urban park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,132 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Parc des Gayeulles. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,176 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic La forêt de Brocéliande. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,216 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 Nantes. Nantes 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 Nantes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Nantes is Le Bistrot Basque de Nantes. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 730 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Nantes, Pickles is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 620 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Gigg's Irish Pub. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Nantes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,840 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Nantes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Labo. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Fleming's Irish Pub. This popular bar in Nantes has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 935 bar-goers.

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

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Day 3 – Nantes

Day 3

Day 3 – Nantes

  • Nantes
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Drive 15 km, 41 min

  • Grand Blotterau Parc
  • Île de Versailles (Nantes)
  • Botanical Garden
  • Château des ducs de Bretagne
  • Le Lieu unique
  • More

Day 3 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Rennes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Rennes 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 Nantes.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Grand Blotterau Parc. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 3,157 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Île de Versailles (Nantes). This spectacular river island and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 7,112 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Botanical Garden during a vacation in Rennes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Botanical Garden has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 14,694 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Château des ducs de Bretagne. This popular place of interest in Rennes is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 18,724 visitors. Each year, approximately 167,867 come to this outstanding location to enhance their travel experience in Rennes.

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 Rennes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nantes 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.

Le Fou du Roi 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 1,032 customers.

Inde et Vous is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Nantes. 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 873 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Fleming's Irish Pub, 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 935 reviews.

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

Les BerThoM is a fantastic bar many locals in Nantes 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 704 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Le Cercle Rouge Nantes, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 659 customers.

Bootlegger is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nantes. Customers have rated the exciting Bootlegger an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 344 reviews.

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

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Day 4 – Nantes

Day 4

Day 4 – Nantes

  • Nantes
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Drive 16 km, 45 min

  • Natural History Museum
  • Machines of the Isle of Nantes
  • Jardin extraordinaire (Nantes)
  • Parc de Procé
  • Parc de la Gaudinière
  • More

Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across France is proof that there's more to the city of Rennes than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Rennes 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 Nantes.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Natural History Museum. This incredible attraction is a library that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 2,896 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Machines of the Isle of Nantes. This spectacular art project and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 33,332 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Jardin extraordinaire (Nantes) during a vacation in Rennes. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Jardin extraordinaire (Nantes) has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 3,025 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding parc de Procé. This popular place of interest in Rennes is a valued urban park that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 4,256 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Rennes when you include the fantastic parc de la Gaudinière to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,417 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 Rennes, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Nantes 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.

Le Bouchon 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 650 customers.

L'instinct gourmand is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Nantes. 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 573 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at L'Abelia, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 538 reviews.

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

Belle de Jour is a fantastic bar many locals in Nantes recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 221 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Crêperie Ker Breizh, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 591 customers.

KITKAT Bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Nantes. Customers have rated the exciting KITKAT Bar an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 479 reviews.

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

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Day 5 – La Roche Sur Yon and Rennes

Day 5

Day 5 – La Roche Sur Yon and Rennes

  • Rennes
  • Vendée
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Drive 272 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • The Vikings
  • The Last Panache
  • The Fearless Birds Ghosts
  • More

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 Rennes and end your day in the city of Rennes, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

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 Rennes. Rennes 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 Rennes that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Rennes is Les Fils à Maman. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,163 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rennes, Bar À Cocktails Le Irish Pub Shamrock is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 748 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Café Breton. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rennes enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 620 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rennes’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Haricot Rouge. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar le Saint Germain. This popular bar in Rennes has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 514 bar-goers.

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

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Day 6 – Rennes - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Rennes - departure day

  • Rennes - Departure day
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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 Rennes.

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 Rennes, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Chope. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Le Haricot Rouge 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 628 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Bar le Saint Germain. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 514 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Rennes.

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

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