Cheap 5-Day Italy Road Trip from Rome traveling east to Naples

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

Rome 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 Rome and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Trevi Fountain will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating sculpture that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 343,494 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 Rome. An excellent example is the popular 433. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,341 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Roma Sparita. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,054 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 Rome we recommend is Cantina e Cucina, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.

Ai Tre Scalini is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,950 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!

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 Rome and end your day in the city of Naples, where you'll stay for 2 nights. 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 Roman Forum. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Colosseum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 travelers, a visit to this well-known roman amphitheatre and sightseeing spot in Rome is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 7,400,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Rome is the outstanding Pantheon. This roman temple has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 189,682 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Piazza di Spagna. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic piazza del Popolo. This square is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 89,807 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 Naples. Naples 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 Naples that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Naples is La Locanda Gesù Vecchio. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 899 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Naples, La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria 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 2,927 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Al Vecchio 53 Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Naples enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,352 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Naples’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 764 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is L'antiquario. This popular bar in Naples has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 700 bar-goers.

You can also go to Barrio Botanico - Municipio as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Barrio Botanico - Municipio is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,402 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 3 of your road trip adventures in Italy, you’ll go deep into Naples, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Naples, and meet locals along the way!

Naples offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Grand Hotel Vesuvio to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Naples. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,289 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Palazzo Salgar. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Naples. Palazzo Salgar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,660 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Naples should also consider ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi has been rated by 1,389 guests with an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Naples offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Naples the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding top-tier point of interest, Ovo Castle. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 33,595 visitors.

The famous piazza del Plebiscito is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible square and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 58,141 visitors.

Naples is also the home of the extraordinary San Carlo Theatre. Around 7,015 travelers have rated the spectacular San Carlo Theatre an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Castel Nuovo. With an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from a total of 28,032 reviews, a visit to this wonderful castle and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Italy is also your chance to admire the fantastic Naples National Archaeological Museum up close. This fascinating archaeological museum and attraction is a must-visit. In fact, around 616,878 people travel to Naples each year just to see this famous attraction with their own eyes. The marvelous Naples National Archaeological Museum enjoys an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,352 travelers.

Come to Naples prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Italy. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Naples.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Naples, Antichi Sapori Partenopei Restaurant. Locals enjoy eating at Antichi Sapori Partenopei Restaurant for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 983 diners.

Tandem Ragù serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,892 food lovers.

If you want more options, Osteria Il Gobbetto is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Osteria Il Gobbetto has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,288 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Naples? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Naples after dinner. Locals recommend Shanti Art Musik Bar, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,223 customers.

Archivio Storico - Cocktail Bar & Wonderfood is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Italy. Archivio Storico - Cocktail Bar & Wonderfood has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 930 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Naples.

You might also want to cap the night off at Sinclair Scottish Pub, a fascinating bar that 694 customers have rated 4.3 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation 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 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 Vatican Museums. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133,310 visitors. Up to 1,612,530 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Vatican Museums with your own eyes.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Sistine Chapel. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,083 travelers, a visit to this well-known chapel 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 Saint Peter's Square. This square has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 38,954 visitors. In a single year, approximately 1,612,530 travelers include the unforgettable Saint Peter's Square in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular St. Peter's Basilica. This attraction, an amazing major basilica, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 131,043 travelers. As one of the top sights in Vatican City, there’s no wonder that the spectacular St. Peter's Basilica attracts about 11,000,000 visitors annually.

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 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 Ristorante Amedeo. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,798 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rome, La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali 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 1,637 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Maccheroni. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rome enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,633 customers.

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 VinAllegro. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Ristorante Tema. This popular bar in Rome has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 939 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bar Tornatora Rome as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bar Tornatora Rome is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 952 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 Rome.

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 Rome is the remarkable Piazza Navona. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 158,771 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Rome, consider a top-rated restaurant like Coso Ristorante. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,275 customers.

Pierluigi 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,123 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Ristorante Ad Hoc. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 752 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Rome.

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