Cheap 3-Day Italy Road Trip in Florence

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

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

A trip to the amazing Ponte Vecchio will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating deck arch bridge that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,099 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 Florence. An excellent example is the popular Ristorante Paoli. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 6,031 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Osteria Vecchio Cancello. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,589 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 Ristorante Oliviero 1962. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,046 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Manifattura is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 509 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 Florence we recommend is Caffe Concerto Paszkowski, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,000 customers.

Ristorante Buca Mario is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,879 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 Italy!

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across Italy is proof that there's more to the city of Bologna than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Bologna 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 Florence.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Arco del Meloncello. This incredible attraction is an arch that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 3,755 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Fountain of Neptune, Bologna. This spectacular fountain and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,952 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Piazza Maggiore during a vacation in Bologna. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Piazza Maggiore has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 64,523 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Italy is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Two Towers. This popular place of interest in Bologna is a valued tower that has a rating of 4.7 out of a 5-star rating from 25,975 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Bologna when you include the fantastic Piazza Santo Stefano to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating square with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,617 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 Italy more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Bologna, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Florence 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.

Il Vezzo is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 862 customers.

Le Vespe Cafè is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Florence. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 773 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Ristorante Le Volte Firenze, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 536 reviews.

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

Villa Cora is a fantastic bar many locals in Florence recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 699 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Osteria Tripperia Il Magazzino, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 951 customers.

Archea Brewery is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Florence. Customers have rated the exciting Archea Brewery an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 723 reviews.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Florence.

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 Italy.

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 Florence is the remarkable piazzale Michelangelo. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 77,744 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Florence, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ala Grande Caffè(caffè Rosanò). This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,180 customers.

Ristorante Romantico il Paiolo 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,523 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Ristorante La Spada. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,228 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Florence.

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