Cheap 5-Day Poland Road Trip from Krakow traveling east to Lublin and Warsaw

You'll pick up your rental car in Krakow and begin your adventure in Poland.

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

A trip to the amazing Old town Market Square in Krakow will make your cheap holiday in Poland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating market square that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 151,340 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 Krakow. An excellent example is the popular Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,520 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Poland is Czarna Kaczka/ Black Duck.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Szynk. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 686 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Piwnica Pod Baranami is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,916 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 Krakow we recommend is Nowy Kraftowy, 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 2,066 customers.

Eszeweria is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,522 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 Poland!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Poland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Krakow and end your day in the city of Lublin, 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 Krakow is the amazing Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,574 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Wawel Cathedral. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 29,793 travelers, a visit to this well-known cathedral and sightseeing spot in Krakow is likely to make your vacation in Poland even more memorable.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lublin is Restauracja Kuchnia Otwarta. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 603 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lublin, Restauracja Portofino is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,929 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Może. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lublin enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 893 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lublin’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Poland. For example, you can visit Perłowa Pijalnia Piwa. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,486 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Św. Michał - pub regionalny. This popular bar in Lublin has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,268 bar-goers.

You can also go to Czarna Owca Gastro Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Czarna Owca Gastro Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,164 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 Poland!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Poland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Warsaw and end your day in the city of Warsaw, 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 Warsaw is the amazing National Museum in Lublin. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,468 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Lithuanian Square. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,530 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Warsaw is likely to make your vacation in Poland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Warsaw is the outstanding Multimedia Fountain. This park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,741 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Warsaw is Stary Dom. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,942 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Warsaw, Restauracja Różana is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,148 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Soul Kitchen. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Warsaw enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,638 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Warsaw’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Poland. For example, you can visit Woda Ognista. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Krutoy Lounge. This popular bar in Warsaw has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 511 bar-goers.

You can also go to PiwPaw Beer Heaven as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular PiwPaw Beer Heaven is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 4,034 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 Poland!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Poland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Warsaw and end your day in the city of Krakow, 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 Warsaw is the amazing Palace of Culture and Science. This travel destination is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 66,944 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Multimedia Fountain Park at Podzamcze. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,805 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Warsaw is likely to make your vacation in Poland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Warsaw is the outstanding Old Town Market Square in Warsaw. This square has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 37,366 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Poland, drop by the popular Royal Castle. This attraction, an amazing royal palace, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 46,604 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Krakow is Multi Qlti Tap Bar | Craft Beer. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,020 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Krakow, Kogel Mogel Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,498 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Krakow’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Poland. For example, you can visit Mercy Brown. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is TRZCINA Bar. This popular bar in Krakow has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 707 bar-goers.

You can also go to House of Beer as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular House of Beer is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 6,362 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 Poland!

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

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 Poland.

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 Krakow is the remarkable Planty Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,414 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Krakow, consider a top-rated restaurant like Miód Malina Restaurant. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,703 customers.

Restauracja Pod Baranem | Rok zal. 1997 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 1,640 customers.

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