Cheap 5-Day Hungary Road Trip from Budapest to Tata and Eger

You'll pick up your rental car in Budapest and begin your adventure in Hungary.

Budapest is a popular cheap holiday destination in Hungary with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Budapest and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Széchenyi Chain Bridge will make your cheap holiday in Hungary truly special. This attraction is a fascinating chain bridge that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 54,182 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 Budapest. An excellent example is the popular Hungarikum Bisztró. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,293 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Hungary is Menza Étterem és Kávéház.

GoodSpirit Whisky & Cocktail Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,321 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Budapest we recommend is Beer Brothers, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

Boutiq Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 919 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Hungary, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Budapest and end your day in the city of Tata, 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 Budapest is the amazing Fisherman's Bastion. This travel destination is a bastion that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 88,529 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Buda Castle. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 106,184 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Budapest is likely to make your vacation in Hungary even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Budapest is the outstanding Matthias Church. This parish church has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 22,777 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Hungary, drop by the popular St. Stephen's Basilica. This attraction, an amazing minor basilica, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 56,959 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Szimpla. This ruin pub is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,480 visitors from all over the globe.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tata. Tata is another cheap travel destination in Hungary 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 Hungary can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Tata that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tata’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Hungary. For example, you can visit Pletycafésec Cafe & Bar. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 291 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is FröccsTerasz. This popular bar in Tata has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 158 bar-goers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Hungary, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Budapest and end your day in the city of Eger, 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 Budapest is the amazing Tata Castle. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,718 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fényes Nature Trail. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,991 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Budapest is likely to make your vacation in Hungary even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Budapest is the outstanding Angolkert. This english garden has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,221 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Hungary. To have the best affordable travel experience in Hungary, 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 Hungary unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Hungary.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Eger. Eger is another cheap travel destination in Hungary 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 Hungary can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Eger that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Eger is Házisárkány Kisvendéglő. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 815 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Eger, Il Padrino Pizza Club 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 1,853 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is 1552 Étterem. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Eger enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,228 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Eger’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Hungary. For example, you can visit Pizza Brumbrum Világbéke. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is HBH Sörház és Étterem. This popular bar in Eger has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,367 bar-goers.

You can also go to Wanda Borház as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Wanda Borház is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 231 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 4 of your road trip across Hungary offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Eger and the enchanting Esztergom, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Eger and end the day in Esztergom, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 4 of your affordable vacation in Hungary will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Eger is the magnificent Castle of Eger. Around 23,375 visitors have rated this excellent castle ruin and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Szépasszony-völgy on this leg of your self-drive tour in Hungary. This attraction is a well-known human-geographic territorial entity that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 19,607 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park. This popular site is a valued park in Esztergom and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,719 visitors.

Another must-visit in Esztergom is the spectacular Esztergom Basilica. This outstanding minor basilica and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 18,092 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Hungary. 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 Hungary. Make your cheap holiday experience in Hungary more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Budapest offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Hungary. 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 Budapest offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Hungary.

VakVarjú Restaurant is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,223 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Budapest is Kandalló, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,760 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 Budapest’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Hotsy Totsy Budapest is an excellent example of a great bar in Budapest offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Tuk Tuk Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Budapest. Tuk Tuk Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 657 customers having rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Hungary with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Hungary!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Hungary as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Budapest.

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 Hungary.

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 Budapest is the remarkable Hungarian Parliament Building. This parliament building and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 20,409 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Budapest, consider a top-rated restaurant like BarCraft Budapest Nyugati. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,145 customers.

Korhely Faloda & Daloda 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,287 customers.

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