Cheap 3-Day Spain Roadtrip in Bilbao

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

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

A trip to the amazing Doña Casilda Iturrizar park will make your cheap holiday in Spain truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,643 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 Bilbao. An excellent example is the popular Gure Kabi jatetxea. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Spain is La Barraca jatetxea. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 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 Zurima jatetxea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 784 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

El Globo taberna is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 5,994 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Bilbao we recommend is Mugi taberna, 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 986 customers.

Arpiku is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 571 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

Today's agenda is to explore Santander 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 Bilbao.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Cabarceno Natural Park. This incredible attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 45,839 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Cave of Altamira. This spectacular cave with prehistoric art and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 13,460 reviews.

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

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

Nura jatetxea is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 586 customers.

Zarate jatetxea is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Bilbao. 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 525 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Ágape jatetxea, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,513 reviews.

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

Marzana taberna is a fantastic bar many locals in Bilbao recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Iñakiren Taberna, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 697 customers.

Aralar jatetxea is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Bilbao. Customers have rated the exciting Aralar jatetxea an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 678 reviews.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Spain as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bilbao.

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 Spain.

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 Bilbao is the remarkable Federiko Moiua enparantza. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,235 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bilbao, consider a top-rated restaurant like Restaurante Pentxo. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,466 customers.

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