Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip Vacation from Strasbourg to Metz, Paris, and Reims

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

Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and get this road trip adventure rolling.

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 Strasbourg. An excellent example is the popular Au Crocodile. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Restaurant Gurtlerhoft. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,531 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 La Hache. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,976 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Cathedral Beer Academy is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,358 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Strasbourg we recommend is Les BerThoM Strasbourg, 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 1,862 customers.

Le Grincheux is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,261 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!

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 Strasbourg and end your day in the city of Metz, 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 Strasbourg is the amazing Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,268 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible place Kléber. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,963 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Strasbourg is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Strasbourg is the outstanding Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. This art museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,634 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Barrage Vauban. This attraction, an amazing bridge, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,371 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Parc de l'Orangerie. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,139 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 Metz. Metz 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 Metz that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Metz is Vivian's Pub Fairy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,067 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Metz, Irish-Pub 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 873 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Winstub. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Metz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 975 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Metz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Les BerThoM Metz. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,261 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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 Paris and end your day in the city of Paris, 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 Paris is the amazing Zoo d'Amnéville. This travel destination is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 15,712 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Metz Cathedral. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,783 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Paris is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Paris is the outstanding Centre Pompidou-Metz. This art museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,478 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 Paris. Paris 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 Paris that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Paris is Restaurant Guy Savoy. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,143 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Paris, Le Bistrot Du Perigord 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 584 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Kitchen Galerie Bis. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Paris enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Paris’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le Calbar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 775 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Little Red Door. This popular bar in Paris has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,722 bar-goers.

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 Paris and end your day in the city of Chelles.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Reims 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 Paris, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Eiffel Tower. The fantastic Eiffel Tower is a popular lattice tower and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 322,389 travelers and draws around 6,207,303 visitors every year.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Champ de Mars, a well-known urban park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 172,488 travelers.

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

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 Reims. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Reims, 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 Dropkick bar, one of the best restaurants in Reims. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 738 customers.

Le Riad is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Le Riad is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 788 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Au Cul de Poule, another well-loved restaurant in Reims. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 741 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 Reims, Le Clos. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 878 bar goers.

Au Fût et à mesure is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Reims, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 532 customers.

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 Reims and the enchanting Prény, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Reims and end the day in Prény, 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 Reims is the magnificent Reims Cathedral. Around 20,030 visitors have rated this excellent catholic cathedral and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing place Drouet-d’Erlon on this leg of your self-drive tour in France. This attraction is a well-known square that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from around 4,651 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy. This popular site is a valued architectural ensemble in Prény and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 27,905 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.

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

La Cloche à Fromage RESTAURANT is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,637 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Strasbourg is Restaurant Le Kuhn, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,352 customers.

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 Strasbourg’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Jeannette and the Cycleux is an excellent example of a great bar in Strasbourg offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,283 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Code Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Strasbourg. Code Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 846 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

The Key Bar - Krutenau is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Strasbourg. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1,077 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 Strasbourg.

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 Strasbourg is the remarkable Parc de la Citadelle. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,573 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Strasbourg, consider a top-rated restaurant like Jeannette and the Cycleux. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,283 customers.

Le Clou 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,348 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is La Petite Mairie - Le Bistrot. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,021 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Strasbourg.

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