Cheap 7-Day Spain Road Trip from San Sebastian to Pamplona, Zaragoza, and Bilbao

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

San Sebastian 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 Donostia / San Sebastián and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Miramar Palace will make your cheap holiday in Spain truly special. This attraction is a fascinating palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,022 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 San Sebastian. An excellent example is the popular Rekondo. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 874 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Spain is Narru Restaurant. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,506 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 Tedone Jatetxea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 895 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Gandarias is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 6,393 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 San Sebastian we recommend is Bodega Donostiarra Gros, 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 4,091 customers.

Casa Urola is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,455 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 Spain!

On day 2 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 San Sebastian and end your day in the city of Pamplona, 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 San Sebastian is the amazing Alderdi Eder Parkea. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,442 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Beach of La Concha. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,054 travelers, a visit to this well-known natural feature and sightseeing spot in San Sebastian is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in San Sebastian is the outstanding Peine del Viento XV. This sculpture has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,281 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Funicular Monte Igueldo. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,567 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Pamplona. Pamplona 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 Pamplona that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Pamplona is La Olla. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,672 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Pamplona, Restaurante Anttonenea 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 1,016 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurante La Vieja Iruña. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pamplona enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 842 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Pamplona’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Bar Gaucho. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,129 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Iruñazarra. This popular bar in Pamplona has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,442 bar-goers.

You can also go to Restaurant Baserriberri as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Restaurant Baserriberri is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,064 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Spain offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Pamplona and the enchanting Navarre, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Pamplona and end the day in Navarre, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Spain will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Pamplona is the magnificent Castle Square. Around 9,066 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Plaza de Toros de Pamplona on this leg of your self-drive tour in Spain. This attraction is a well-known bullring that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from around 10,402 travelers.

The remarkable Monumento al Encierro is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Spain. This attraction, an amazing statue, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,963 travelers.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Citadel of Pamplona. This citadel and well-loved attraction in Pamplona is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,829 visitors.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Castle Square. This popular site is a valued square in Navarre and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,066 visitors.

Another must-visit in Navarre is the spectacular Plaza de Toros de Pamplona. This outstanding bullring and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 10,402 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Monumento al Encierro to make your cheap holiday experience in Navarre truly special. This statue and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,963 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring more, check out the fantastic citadel, Citadel of Pamplona. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,829 travelers, the magnificent Citadel of Pamplona offers visitors an experience to remember.

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

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

Restaurante La Senda is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 629 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Zaragoza is Baobab Restaurant, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,382 customers.

El Fuelle offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Zaragoza. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,804 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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 Zaragoza’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Meli Del Tubo is an excellent example of a great bar in Zaragoza offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,986 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Rock & Blues Cafe, another of locals’ go-to bars in Zaragoza. Rock & Blues Cafe is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 2,922 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bar Cervino is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Zaragoza. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 1,983 bar-goers.

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

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Spain gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Zaragoza and end your day in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Bilbao 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 Spain.

While you’re in Zaragoza, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza. The fantastic Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza is a popular co-cathedral and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,249 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Puente de Piedra, a well-known bridge in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 7,689 travelers.

The top-rated Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular co-cathedral and destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 34,215 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Zaragoza, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Make Arriagako Donibane Parkea your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,770 visitors.

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You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Bilbao. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Bilbao, 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 Gure Kabi jatetxea, one of the best restaurants in Bilbao. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,296 customers.

La Barraca jatetxea is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. La Barraca jatetxea is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Zurima jatetxea, another well-loved restaurant in Bilbao. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Spain.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Bilbao, El Globo taberna. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,994 bar goers.

Mugi taberna is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Bilbao, with its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 986 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Arpiku, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

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You still have 1 night left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in Spain.

Today’s adventure starts in Santander. Santander is a popular cheap holiday destination in Spain and the home of the wonderful Centro Botin. This amazing attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,508 visitors. Each year, more than 111,096 people travel to Santander to see the stunning Centro Botin with their own eyes.

Another of the best places to visit in Santander is the fascinating Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,037 reviews.

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When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Bilbao.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Nura jatetxea. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Zarate jatetxea is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Bilbao. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Another popular restaurant in Bilbao you might want to check out is Ágape jatetxea. Ágape jatetxea is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,513 reviews.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao, Marzana taberna. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 934 customers.

Iñakiren Taberna is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Bilbao. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Aralar jatetxea. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Bilbao. Aralar jatetxea has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in Spain! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Bilbao!

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

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

One place travelers keep coming back to in Bilbao is the magnificent Federiko Moiua enparantza. Around 9,235 visitors have rated this excellent best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Guggenheim Museum on this leg of your self-drive tour in Spain. This attraction is a well-known museum building that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 64,815 travelers. Given this incredible site's popularity, it’s easy to understand why more than 530,967 people visit it every year.

The remarkable Doña Casilda Iturrizar park is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Spain. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Federiko Moiua enparantza. This popular site is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination in Biscay and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 visitors.

Another must-visit in Biscay is the spectacular Guggenheim Museum. This outstanding museum building and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 64,815 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Doña Casilda Iturrizar park to make your cheap holiday experience in Biscay truly special. This park and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring more, check out the fantastic suspension bridge, Vizcaya Bridge. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,202 travelers, the magnificent Vizcaya Bridge offers visitors an experience to remember.

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

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

Polka San Sebastián is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 886 diners.

Another popular eating spot in San Sebastian is Anastasio, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 531 customers.

TrikuHarri Taberna Jatetxea offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in San Sebastian. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,648 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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 San Sebastian’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

La Taberna De Blas is an excellent example of a great bar in San Sebastian offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 827 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Karrika taberna, another of locals’ go-to bars in San Sebastian. Karrika taberna is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 619 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Juantxo Taberna is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in San Sebastian. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 4,055 bar-goers.

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

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

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 San Sebastian is the remarkable Cristina Enea parkea. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,457 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in San Sebastian, consider a top-rated restaurant like Pollitena. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 709 customers.

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