Cheap 5-Day Croatia Road Trip from Dubrovnik to Metković and Makarska

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

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

A trip to the amazing Velika and Mala Petka Forest Park will make your cheap holiday in Croatia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,663 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 Dubrovnik. An excellent example is the popular Pantarul. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Croatia is Shizuku -Japanese cuisine-. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,123 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 Urban & Veggie - Vegan Restaurant Dubrovnik. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 671 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,837 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 Dubrovnik we recommend is Peppers Eatery+Cocktails, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 691 customers.

Promenada is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 725 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Croatia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Dubrovnik and end your day in the city of Metković, 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 Dubrovnik is the amazing Lovrijenac. This travel destination is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,189 visitors.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Metković is Pizzeria Milano. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Metković, Konoba Lanterna is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 318 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Industry Pub. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Metković enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 153 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Metković’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Carpe Diem Cafe. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 261 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kave bar MB by Zvonko. This popular bar in Metković has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 143 bar-goers.

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

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

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

One place travelers keep coming back to in Split is the magnificent Marjan. Around 12,490 visitors have rated this excellent mountain and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Diocletian's Palace on this leg of your self-drive tour in Croatia. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 76,537 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Velika. This popular site is a valued beach in Omiš and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,334 visitors.

Another must-visit in Omiš is the spectacular Zipline Croatia. This outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from more than 2,186 travelers.

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

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

Tempera Streetfood & Bar 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 1,117 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Makarska is Pivnica Pivac, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers.

Restoran Don Antonio offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Makarska. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 900 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 Makarska’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Restoran Bounty is an excellent example of a great bar in Makarska offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,426 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Špina bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Makarska. Špina bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 332 customers having rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Caffe Bar Smile is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Makarska. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 181 bar-goers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Croatia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Makarska and end your day in the city of Dubrovnik, 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 Makarska is the amazing St. Peter Forest Park. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,923 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Osejava Forest Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,233 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Makarska is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Makarska is the outstanding Botanical garden. This park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 237 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Parasailing Makarska. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 392 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Dubrovnik is Restaurant Maskeron. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 527 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Dubrovnik, TuttoBene Pizzeria & Fast Food 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 3,218 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Yacht Club Orsan. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Dubrovnik enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,514 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dubrovnik’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Love Bar. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 373 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Mr Foster bar. This popular bar in Dubrovnik has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 295 bar-goers.

You can also go to Hotel Lapad as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Hotel Lapad is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 999 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

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

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 Croatia.

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Dubrovnik, consider a top-rated restaurant like CHIHUAHUA Cantina Mexicana. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,001 customers.

Taj Mahal hotel Lero 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 853 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Culto Restaurant. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 592 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Croatia and your fun memories in Dubrovnik.

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