Cheap 5-Day Wales Road Trip Vacation from Cardiff to Newtown and Rhyl

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

Cardiff is a popular cheap holiday destination in Wales with something to offer every traveler. More than a city in Wales, Cardiff is also a great place to find top-rated budget accommodations in Wales.

In Cardiff, one best-rated budget hotel we recommend is Cathedral 73. This 5-star hotel is a favorite among travelers, as seen in its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 751 guests.

Budget-conscious travelers also enjoy staying at Cardiff Marriott Hotel. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 3,366 former guests, this 4-star hotel is perfect for travelers looking for a temporary place to stay in Cardiff.

Pontcanna Inn is another low-cost accommodation best for price-conscious travelers. This budget-friendly 3-star hotel in Cardiff has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in over 761 reviews.

These top-rated accommodations in Cardiff are popular and get fully-booked fast. If unavailable during your trip to the city, our system will automatically recommend you the best, affordable alternatives.

When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Cardiff and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Bute Park will make your cheap holiday in Wales truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,654 visitors.

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 Cardiff. An excellent example is the popular Cafe Citta. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Wales is The Alchemist Cardiff. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,213 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 Old Arcade. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,079 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Dead Canary is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 700 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.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Wales, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Newtown and end your day in the city of Newtown, 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 Newtown is the amazing National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,161 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Welshpool & Llanfair Railway Preservation Co Ltd. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 463 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Newtown is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Newtown is the outstanding Pistyll Rhaeadr. This waterfall has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,520 visitors.

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Newtown. Newtown is another cheap travel destination in Wales where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Newtown is the 4-star The Bear. This hotel has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 578 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing The Castle Hotel. This 3-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 946 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star The Radnorshire Arms Hotel to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Newtown. In fact, around 558 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Wales can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Newtown that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Newtown enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Newtown’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Wales.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Wales, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Conwy and end your day in the city of Rhyl, 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 Conwy is the amazing Conwy Castle. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,251 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Smallest House in Great Britain. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,218 travelers, a visit to this well-known house and sightseeing spot in Conwy is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Conwy is the outstanding Tir Prince Market. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,159 visitors.

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Rhyl. Rhyl is another cheap travel destination in Wales where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Rhyl is the 3-star Beaches Hotel. This hotel has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,153 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Wild Pheasant Hotel. This 3-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,055 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Gales Of Llangollen to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Rhyl. In fact, around 842 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Wales can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Rhyl that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rhyl enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rhyl’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Wales.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Wales, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Conwy and end your day in the city of Cardiff, 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 Conwy is the amazing Gwrych Castle. This travel destination is a folly that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,590 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Gwydir Forest Park. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,435 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Conwy is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Conwy is the outstanding Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,314 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Wales, drop by the popular Pont-y-Pair Bridge. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,598 travelers.

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Cardiff. Cardiff is another cheap travel destination in Wales where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Cardiff is the 5-star Cathedral 73. This hotel has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 751 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Cardiff Marriott Hotel. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,366 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Pontcanna Inn to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Cardiff. In fact, around 761 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Wales can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Cardiff that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Cardiff is Pasture Restaurant Cardiff. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 697 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Cardiff, Bar 44 Cardiff 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 733 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Cardiff enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 774 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Cardiff’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Wales. For example, you can visit Kongs Cardiff. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 915 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 Wales!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Wales as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Cardiff.

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 Wales.

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 Cardiff is the remarkable Cardiff Castle. This castle and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,664 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Cardiff, consider a top-rated restaurant like Elevens Bar And Grill. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

Mowgli Street Food 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is The Clink Restaurant Cardiff. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 366 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Wales and your fun memories in Cardiff.

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