Cheap 7-Day Belgium Road Trip from Brussels to Liege and Antwerp and surrounding area

Your exciting road trip through Belgium starts when you reach the incredible city of Brussels, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Brussels and begin your adventure in Belgium.

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

A trip to the amazing Brussels Park will make your cheap holiday in Belgium truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,075 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 Brussels. An excellent example is the popular Fin de Siècle. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Belgium is Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 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 The Lobster House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,528 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Delirium Café is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 18,478 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Brussels we recommend is À La Mort Subite, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Poechenellekelder is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,331 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Cinquantenaire. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 34,980 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Grand-Place. This popular place of interest is a stunning square that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 149,732 visitors.

To make your trip to Brussels more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 38,005 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert is often mentioned in Belgium road trip itineraries.

The magnificent St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This church and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 18,728 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Atomium. More than 89,664 visitors have rated this history museum and tourist destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Brussels does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Brussels 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, Belgium.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Belgium, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Café Walvis, one of the best restaurants in Brussels. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,654 reviews.

You can also check out Pasta Divina. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Le Cirio. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,548 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Brussels.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Brussels for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Monk and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

La Porte Noire 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,483 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Bar Des Amis. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Brussels.

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

Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in Belgium gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Arrondissement of Dinant and end your day in the city of Han-sur-Lesse.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Liege for 1 night. 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 Belgium.

While you’re in Arrondissement of Dinant, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Citadelle de Dinant. The fantastic Citadelle de Dinant is a popular must-see tourist destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,744 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Arrondissement of Dinant, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Han-sur-Lesse.

Make Bastogne Historical Center your first stop. This popular museum among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,067 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Belgium. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Belgium and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Liege. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Liege, 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 The Huggy’s Bar, one of the best restaurants in Liege. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,059 customers.

The Huggy’s Bar is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. The Huggy’s Bar is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,264 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Alla Grappa-Pizza, another well-loved restaurant in Liege. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,460 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Belgium.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Liege, Le Pot au Lait. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,090 bar goers.

Warzone is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Liege, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,112 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Far West, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Belgium. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Belgium!

Day 4 of your road trip across Belgium offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Liege and the enchanting Mortier, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Liege and end the day in Mortier, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

Buckle up because day 4 of your affordable vacation in Belgium will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Liege is the magnificent Place Saint-Lambert. Around 5,877 visitors have rated this excellent must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Montagne de Bueren on this leg of your self-drive tour in Belgium. This attraction is a well-known stairs that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 8,331 travelers.

The remarkable Parc de la Boverie is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Belgium. This attraction, an amazing urban park, is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,072 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Liege, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Mortier.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Blegny-Mine. This popular site is a valued coal mine in Mortier and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,970 visitors.

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

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

The Jane is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,180 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Antwerp is Het Pomphuis, 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 1,574 customers.

Fish A'Gogo offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Antwerp. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,270 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 Antwerp’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Billie's is an excellent example of a great bar in Antwerp offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,257 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at De Muze, another of locals’ go-to bars in Antwerp. De Muze is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 2,849 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Paters Vaetje is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Antwerp. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 1,669 bar-goers.

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

Day 5’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Antwerp, proving that cheap holidays in Belgium can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Museum aan de Stroom. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,825 travelers.

Your discovery of Antwerp does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Antwerp 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, Belgium.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Belgium, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Bourla, one of the best restaurants in Antwerp. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,327 reviews.

You can also check out De Pottekijker. 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,082 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is RAS. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,272 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Antwerp.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Antwerp for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Dogma and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 912 customers.

Beerlovers Bar 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 890 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Café Kamiel. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,153 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Antwerp.

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

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in Belgium gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Villers-la-Ville and end your day in the city of Braine-l'Alleud.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Brussels for 1 night. 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 Belgium.

While you’re in Villers-la-Ville, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Villers Abbey. The fantastic Villers Abbey is a popular abbey and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,131 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Villers-la-Ville, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Braine-l'Alleud.

Make Lion's Mound your first stop. This popular monument among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,599 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Belgium. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Belgium and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Brussels. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Brussels, 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 Le Marmiton, one of the best restaurants in Brussels. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,876 customers.

The Blue Restaurant is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. The Blue Restaurant is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Le Pêcheur, another well-loved restaurant in Brussels. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Belgium.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Brussels, Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 bar goers.

Barbeton is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Brussels, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,044 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Little Delirium, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Belgium. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Belgium!

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

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 Belgium.

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 Brussels is the remarkable Mont des Arts - Kunstberg. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,523 visitors.

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