Cheap 5-Day Italy Road Trip from Florence traveling east to Arezzo 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 Arezzo, 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 Arezzo. Arezzo 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 Arezzo that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Arezzo is Antica Fonte. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,306 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Arezzo, Trattoria Cavour 42 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 909 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Il Cantuccio. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Arezzo enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,027 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Arezzo’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Il Covo dei Briganti. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Trattoria Il Saraceno. This popular bar in Arezzo has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,759 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Clandestina as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Clandestina is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 277 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 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 Arezzo 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 Arezzo is the amazing Roman Amphitheatre of Arezzo. This travel destination is an archaeological site that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 518 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible San Francesco, Arezzo. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,377 travelers, a visit to this well-known minor basilica and sightseeing spot in Arezzo is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 20,939 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Arezzo is the outstanding piazza Grande. This square has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,465 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular the Medici Fortress Park. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,117 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Arezzo Cathedral. This cathedral is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,450 visitors from all over the globe.

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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!

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

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

One place travelers keep coming back to in Vatican City is the magnificent Vatican Museums. Each year, this popular place of interest welcomes over 1,612,530 travelers from across the world. Around 133,310 visitors have rated this excellent art museum and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Saint Peter's Square on this leg of your self-drive tour in Italy. This attraction is a well-known square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 38,954 travelers.

The remarkable Sistine Chapel is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Italy. This attraction, an amazing chapel, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,083 travelers.

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

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

Ristorante Le Volte Firenze is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 536 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Florence is Le Cappelle Medicee, 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 1,574 customers.

La Giostra offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Florence. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,432 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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 Florence’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Locale Firenze is an excellent example of a great bar in Florence offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 771 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Djària - American Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Florence. Djària - American Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 182 customers having rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Caffe San Firenze is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Florence. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1,268 bar-goers.

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