Cheap 6-Day Wales Road Trip from Cardiff traveling north to Builth Wells, Bangor, and Merthyr Tydfil

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. 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 Roath 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 5,598 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 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 Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,663 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 Pasture Restaurant Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 697 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.

Another bar in Cardiff we recommend is The Alchemist Cardiff, 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 1,213 customers.

Old Arcade is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,079 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 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 Cardiff and end your day in the city of Builth Wells, 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 Cardiff is the amazing Cardiff Castle. This travel destination is a castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,028 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible National Museum Cardiff. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,751 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum building and sightseeing spot in Cardiff is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 373,191 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Cardiff is the outstanding Wales Millennium Centre. This convention center has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,729 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Wales, drop by the popular St Fagans National Museum of History. This attraction, an amazing open-air museum, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,708 travelers. As one of the top sights in Cardiff, there’s no wonder that the spectacular St Fagans National Museum of History attracts about 610,155 visitors annually.

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 Builth Wells. Builth Wells is another cheap travel destination in Wales 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 Wales can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Builth Wells that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Builth Wells’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 Bangor, 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 Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,452 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Pont-y-Pair Bridge. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,717 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Conwy is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Conwy is the outstanding National Trust - Bodnant Garden. This park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,887 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Wales, drop by the popular Conwy Castle. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,853 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Venue Cymru. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,808 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Bangor. Bangor is another cheap travel destination in Wales 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 Wales can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Bangor that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bangor’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 Bangor and end your day in the city of Merthyr Tydfil, 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 Bangor is the amazing Garth Pier. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,936 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Cadeirlan Deiniol Sant ym Mangor | Saint Deiniol's Cathedral in Bangor. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 201 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Bangor is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bangor is the outstanding Roman Camp. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 130 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 Merthyr Tydfil. Merthyr Tydfil is another cheap travel destination in Wales 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 Wales can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Merthyr Tydfil that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Merthyr Tydfil’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 5 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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil is the amazing Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,205 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Brecon Mountain Railway. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,507 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Merthyr Tydfil is likely to make your vacation in Wales even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Merthyr Tydfil is the outstanding Morlais Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 178 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Wales, drop by the popular BikePark Wales. This attraction, an amazing cafe, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,688 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.

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 Pettigrew Tea Rooms - Bute Park. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 759 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 Elevens Bar And Grill. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Cardiff enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 787 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 Pasture Restaurant Cardiff. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 697 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kongs Cardiff. This popular bar in Cardiff has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 915 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 774 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 Wales!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Wales as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 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 Bute Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,423 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Cardiff, consider a top-rated restaurant like Mowgli Street Food. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Park Plaza Cardiff 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,689 customers.

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!