Cheap 5-Day Italy Road Trip from Florence to Perugia and Rome

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 Central Market will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 43,100 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 Ristorante Oliviero 1962. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,046 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 Il Vezzo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 862 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 Ditta Artigianale, 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 1,877 customers.

Archea Brewery is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 723 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 Italy!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Florence and end your day in the city of Perugia, 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 Florence is the amazing piazza della Signoria. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 66,956 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Uffizi Gallery. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 61,794 travelers, a visit to this well-known national museum and sightseeing spot in Florence is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 2,011,219 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Florence is the outstanding Ponte Vecchio. This deck arch bridge has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 118,099 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Piazza della Repubblica. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,356 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This church is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 76,359 visitors from all over the globe.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Perugia is Al Mangiar Bene. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,395 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Perugia, La Prosciutteria Perugia 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 407 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Alphaville. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Perugia enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 325 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Perugia’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Quei Bravi Ragazzi. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 543 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Elfo Pub Perugia. This popular bar in Perugia has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 754 bar-goers.

You can also go to Punto di Vista as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Punto di Vista is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 502 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Vatican City and end your day in the city of Rome, 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 Vatican City is the amazing Piazza IV Novembre. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,189 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Rocca Paolina. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,128 travelers, a visit to this well-known rocca and sightseeing spot in Vatican City is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Vatican City is the outstanding Carducci Gardens. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,768 visitors.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Rome is 433. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,341 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rome, Roma Sparita 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 2,073 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rome’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Cantina e Cucina. This popular bar in Rome has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,907 bar-goers.

You can also go to Ai Tre Scalini as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Ai Tre Scalini is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,950 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Rome and end your day in the city of Florence, 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 Rome is the amazing Capitoline Hill. This travel destination is a hill that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,557 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Roman Forum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Rome is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rome is the outstanding Colosseum. This roman amphitheatre has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 328,821 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Pantheon. This attraction, an amazing roman temple, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 189,682 travelers. As one of the top sights in Rome, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Pantheon attracts about 30,000,000 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Trevi Fountain. This sculpture is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343,494 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Florence is Ristorante Le Volte Firenze. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 536 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Florence, Le Cappelle Medicee 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 1,574 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Giostra. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Florence enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,432 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Florence’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Locale Firenze. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 771 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Djària - American Bar. This popular bar in Florence has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 182 bar-goers.

You can also go to Caffe San Firenze as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Caffe San Firenze is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,268 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 Italy!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 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 Ristorante La Grotta Toscana. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Il Granaio Ristorante 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 667 customers.

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!