Cheap 5-Day Spain Road Trip Vacation around Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Your exciting road trip through Spain starts when you reach the incredible city of Bilbao, where you'll stay for 3 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 Federiko Moiua enparantza will make your cheap holiday in Spain truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,235 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 El Globo taberna. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,994 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Spain is Gure Kabi jatetxea. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 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 Mugi taberna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 986 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Arpiku is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 571 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.

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

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Bilbao, proving that cheap holidays in Spain can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Guggenheim Museum. This attraction is a museum building that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 64,815 travelers. Every year, the wonderful Guggenheim Museum gets around 530,967 visitors from across the globe.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. This popular place of interest is a stunning park that boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,643 visitors.

Your discovery of Bilbao does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Bilbao on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Spain.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Spain, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at La Barraca jatetxea, one of the best restaurants in Bilbao. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 842 reviews.

You can also check out Zurima jatetxea. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Nura jatetxea. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 586 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bilbao.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bilbao for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Marzana taberna and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 934 customers.

Iñakiren Taberna is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Aralar jatetxea. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bilbao.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Bilbao!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Bilbao and end your day in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, 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 Bilbao is the amazing Puerto Viejo. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,111 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Vizcaya Bridge. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,202 travelers, a visit to this well-known suspension bridge and sightseeing spot in Bilbao is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bilbao is the outstanding San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage. This hermitage church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,392 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,342 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Urkiola parke naturala. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,381 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Vitoria-Gasteiz is PerretxiCo. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,156 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz, El Toloño taberna is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,240 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Bost jatetxea. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Vitoria-Gasteiz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,103 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Aldapa Taberna. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,324 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Vitoria-Gasteiz and end your day in the city of Bilbao, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz is the amazing Nueva Square. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,706 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible La Florida. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,409 travelers, a visit to this well-known urban park and sightseeing spot in Vitoria-Gasteiz is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the outstanding Plaza Virgen Blanca. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,751 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria. This attraction, an amazing catholic cathedral, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,503 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Salburua. This protected area is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,863 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bilbao is Zarate jatetxea. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 525 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bilbao, Arpiku is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 571 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ágape jatetxea. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bilbao enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,513 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bilbao’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Iturriza Taberna. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 550 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kirol jatetxea. This popular bar in Bilbao has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 401 bar-goers.

You can also go to Taberna Basaras as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Taberna Basaras is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 354 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 Spain!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Spain as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 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 Zubizuri. This footbridge and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 10,295 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.

Marzana taberna 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 934 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Iñakiren Taberna. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Spain and your fun memories in Bilbao.

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!