Cheap 4-Day Scotland Road Trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh

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

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

A trip to the amazing Queens Links Leisure Park will make your cheap holiday in Scotland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,883 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 Aberdeen. An excellent example is the popular Maggie's Grill. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 587 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Scotland is COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Aberdeen. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,555 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 The Silver Darling. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,130 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Miller & Carter Aberdeen is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,026 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Aberdeen we recommend is Prince Of Wales, 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 1,166 customers.

The Grill is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 881 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 Scotland!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Scotland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Aberdeen and end your day in the city of Edinburgh, 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 Aberdeen is the amazing Aberdeen Maritime Museum. This travel destination is a maritime museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,270 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Seaton Park. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,950 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Aberdeen is likely to make your vacation in Scotland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Aberdeen is the outstanding Donmouth Local Nature Reserve. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,055 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Scotland, drop by the popular Hazlehead Park. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,456 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Johnston Gardens. This public garden is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 847 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Edinburgh is The Edinburgh Larder. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,804 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Edinburgh, The Kitchin is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,577 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bramble Bar & Lounge. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Edinburgh enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 743 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Edinburgh’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Scotland. For example, you can visit Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Edinburgh). Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,814 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Panda & Sons. This popular bar in Edinburgh has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,617 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Dome as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Dome is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 6,433 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 Scotland!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Scotland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Edinburgh and end your day in the city of Aberdeen, 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 Edinburgh is the amazing Royal Mile. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,405 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible National Museum of Scotland. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 45,476 travelers, a visit to this well-known national museum and sightseeing spot in Edinburgh is likely to make your vacation in Scotland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Edinburgh is the outstanding Edinburgh Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 90,949 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Scotland, drop by the popular Holyrood Palace. This attraction, an amazing official residence, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,746 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. This botanical garden is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,765 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Aberdeen is Foodstory. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 958 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Aberdeen, Rustico 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 931 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Mi Amore. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Aberdeen enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 670 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Aberdeen’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Scotland. For example, you can visit BrewDog Aberdeen. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is No.10 Bar and Restaurant. This popular bar in Aberdeen has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 746 bar-goers.

You can also go to Ninety-Nine as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Ninety-Nine is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 587 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 Scotland!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Scotland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Aberdeen.

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 Scotland.

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 Aberdeen is the remarkable Duthie Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,959 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Aberdeen, consider a top-rated restaurant like Bonobo Cafe. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

Café Bohème 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 334 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Moonfish Cafe. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 288 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Scotland and your fun memories in Aberdeen.

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