Cheap 7-Day North Macedonia Road Trip from Skopje to Ohrid and Bitola

Your exciting road trip through North Macedonia starts when you reach the incredible city of Skopje, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Skopje and begin your adventure in North Macedonia.

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

A trip to the amazing Stone Bridge in Skopje will make your cheap holiday in North Macedonia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating footbridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,846 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 Skopje. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Skopski Merak. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,862 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in North Macedonia is Pelister. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,679 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 Restaurant „Gino“. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,901 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Badu bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,086 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 Skopje we recommend is St. Patrick, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,104 customers.

Amigos is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,337 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in North Macedonia!

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across North Macedonia is proof that there's more to the city of Skopje than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Skopje 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 2 nights left in Skopje.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Church of St. Clement of Ohrid. This incredible attraction is a cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 1,607 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Mother Theresa Memorial House. This spectacular museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,561 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Skopje Fortress during a vacation in Skopje. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Skopje Fortress has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 1,809 reviews.

This day of your road trip in North Macedonia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Museum of Contemporary Art. This popular place of interest in Skopje is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.3 out of a 5-star rating from 540 visitors.

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 North Macedonia more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Old City House is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,632 customers.

Restaurant Baba Cana is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Skopje. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,357 customers.

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

The Gallery Café is a fantastic bar many locals in Skopje recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,212 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Tribeca Restaurant & Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 875 customers.

Bar „Longplej“ is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Skopje. Customers have rated the exciting Bar „Longplej“ an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 682 reviews.

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

Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in North Macedonia gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Bardovci and end your day in the city of Duf.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Ohrid for 2 nights. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in North Macedonia.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Bardovci, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Duf.

Make Mavrovo Lake your first stop. This popular natural feature among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 157 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Duf is the outstanding Natsionalen Park Mavrovo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,859 visitors, this remarkable park and attraction deserves a spot on your North Macedonia travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist. This attraction, a stunning place of worship, has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,062 travelers.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about North Macedonia. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in North Macedonia and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Ohrid. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Ohrid, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Leonardo Pizza, one of the best restaurants in Ohrid. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,678 customers.

Biljana's Springs Restaurant is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Biljana's Springs Restaurant is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,279 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Pizza Nemo, another well-loved restaurant in Ohrid. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 852 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in North Macedonia.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Ohrid, Cuba Libre Beach & Bar. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,497 bar goers.

Irish Pub Dublin is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Ohrid, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,208 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Corner Bistro, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across North Macedonia. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in North Macedonia!

Day 4 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across North Macedonia is proof that there's more to the city of Ohrid than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Ohrid 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 Ohrid.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Plaošnik. This incredible attraction is an archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 712 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Old City Park. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,687 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid during a vacation in Ohrid. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 3,761 reviews.

This day of your road trip in North Macedonia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Museum „The Bay of Bones“. This popular place of interest in Ohrid is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 3,473 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Ohrid when you include the fantastic Monastery of Saint Naum to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating monastery with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,992 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 North Macedonia more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Restaurant "Sv. Sofija" is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 836 customers.

Pizza Via Sacra is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Ohrid. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Panorama, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 599 reviews.

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

Le Petit Bistro Lihnidos is a fantastic bar many locals in Ohrid recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,400 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Irish Pub Five, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 413 customers.

Shilla - coffee & bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Ohrid. Customers have rated the exciting Shilla - coffee & bar an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 448 reviews.

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

On day 5 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across North Macedonia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Ohrid and end your day in the city of Bitola, 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 Ohrid is the amazing Chinar Tree. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,301 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ohrid. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,053 travelers, a visit to this well-known city and sightseeing spot in Ohrid is likely to make your vacation in North Macedonia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Ohrid is the outstanding Old Swimming Court. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 253 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in North Macedonia, drop by the popular Church of St. Sophia. This attraction, an amazing eastern orthodox church, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,164 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Church of Saint John the Theologian. This church is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,327 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bitola is Kus Kus. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 968 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bitola, Jagoda Meze Bar 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 812 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Lounge Bar Manaki. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bitola enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 551 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bitola’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in North Macedonia. For example, you can visit Bourbon Street. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 753 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Cafe Pajton. This popular bar in Bitola has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 635 bar-goers.

You can also go to Porta Jazz as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Porta Jazz is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 474 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 6 of your road trip across North Macedonia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Bitola and the enchanting Chair, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Bitola and end the day in Chair, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 of your affordable vacation in North Macedonia will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Bitola is the magnificent Clock Tower, Bitola. Around 2,222 visitors have rated this excellent must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing NI Institute and Museum Bitola on this leg of your self-drive tour in North Macedonia. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 2,219 travelers.

The remarkable Heraclea Lyncestis is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in North Macedonia. This attraction, an amazing archaeological site, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,152 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Čifte Hammam. This popular site is a valued hammam in Chair and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,851 visitors.

Another must-visit in Chair is the spectacular Old Bazaar. This outstanding čaršija and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 19,269 travelers.

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

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

Daily Food & Wine is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 984 diners.

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 Skopje’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Temov brewery is an excellent example of a great bar in Skopje offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Tsentar Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Skopje. Tsentar Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 875 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Lounge bar „Bonimi“ is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Skopje. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 708 bar-goers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to North Macedonia as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Skopje.

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 North Macedonia.

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 Skopje is the remarkable City Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,026 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Skopje, consider a top-rated restaurant like Vodenica Mulino. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

Matto Napoletano 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 694 customers.

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