Cheap 6-Day France Road Trip from Toulouse to Bordeaux

Your exciting road trip through France starts when you reach the incredible city of Toulouse, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Toulouse and begin your adventure in France.

Toulouse 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 Toulouse and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Pont-Neuf will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating deck arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,845 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 Toulouse. An excellent example is the popular La Cantine Des Sales Gosses. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,095 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is Grain De Folie. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 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 Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 517 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 647 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Toulouse we recommend is The George and Dragon, 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 1,383 customers.

The London Town is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,388 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 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 Toulouse than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Toulouse 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 3 nights left in Toulouse.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Musée Aeroscopia. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 9,683 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Place Saint-Pierre. This spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,139 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Basilica of St. Sernin during a vacation in Toulouse. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Basilica of St. Sernin has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 11,287 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Jardin des Plantes. This popular place of interest in Toulouse is a valued park that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 9,847 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Toulouse when you include the fantastic Grand Rond to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating urban park with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,069 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 Toulouse, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Toulouse 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.

Bistroquet à la Une 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 2,125 customers.

Aux Pieds sous la Table is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Toulouse. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 982 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at The Winter Garden, 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 864 reviews.

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

Melting Pot Pub is a fantastic bar many locals in Toulouse 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 1,364 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Pub O'Clock, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,139 customers.

The Four Monkeys is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Toulouse. Customers have rated the exciting The Four Monkeys an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,037 reviews.

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

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

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Basilique Saint Nazaire. This incredible attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 4,146 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Cité de Carcassonne. This spectacular fortress and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 76,968 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne during a vacation in Carcassonne. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,201 reviews.

This day of your road trip in France is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Château Comtal. This popular place of interest in Carcassonne is a valued castle that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 8,823 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Carcassonne when you include the fantastic Grotte de Limousis to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating show cave with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,361 travelers. The notable Grotte de Limousis hosts around 15,000 annually, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Carcassonne.

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 Carcassonne, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Toulouse 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 5 Wine Bar 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 867 customers.

Pizzeria Bambino is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Toulouse. 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 655 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Le Bièrographe, 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 657 reviews.

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

Fat Cat is a fantastic bar many locals in Toulouse recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Thirsty Monk, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 885 customers.

The Botanist Pub is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Toulouse. Customers have rated the exciting The Botanist Pub an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 771 reviews.

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

On day 4 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 Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux is the amazing parc bordelais. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,855 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Porte Cailhau. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,609 travelers, a visit to this well-known city gate and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding Porte de Bourgogne. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5,953 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular The big bell of Bordeaux. This attraction, an amazing bell tower, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,871 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Bordeaux Cathedral. This catholic cathedral is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 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 Bordeaux. Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bordeaux is suzzi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 852 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, L'Oiseau Bleu 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 577 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Chai Les Copains. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bordeaux enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 501 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Symbiose. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 896 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Connemara. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,896 bar-goers.

You can also go to Molly Malone's as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Molly Malone's is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,951 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!

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 Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Toulouse, 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 Bordeaux is the amazing place de la Bourse. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible miroir d'eau. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,462 travelers, a visit to this well-known reflecting pool and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding Monument aux Girondins. This column has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,483 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular jardin public. This attraction, an amazing urban park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,341 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic La Cité du Vin. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 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 Toulouse. Toulouse 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 Toulouse that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Toulouse is Les Sales Gosses - le Bistrot. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 547 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Toulouse, Le P'tit Louis is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 334 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Toulouse enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Toulouse’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Le 5 Wine Bar. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 867 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Le Bièrographe. This popular bar in Toulouse has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 657 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Caribe Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Caribe Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 740 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 Toulouse.

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 Toulouse is the remarkable Square Charles de Gaulle. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,579 visitors.

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