Cheap 5-Day Croatia Road Trip from Split traveling north to Lika-Senj County and Zadar

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

Split 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 Split and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Marjan will make your cheap holiday in Croatia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating mountain that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,428 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 Split. An excellent example is the popular Villa Spiza. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Croatia is Šug Restaurant. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 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 Fig Split. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,263 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Perivoj restoran i kavana is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,279 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 Split we recommend is The Daltonist Craft Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Tennis Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,185 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 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 Split and end your day in the city of Lika-Senj County, 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 Split is the amazing Old Town Hall. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 570 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Diocletian's Cellars. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 892 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Split is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Split is the outstanding Diocletian's Palace. This museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 75,911 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Golden Gate. This attraction, an amazing memorial gates and arches, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,783 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Kašjuni Beach. This beach is a popular attraction rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,777 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Lika-Senj County. Lika-Senj County 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 Lika-Senj County that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lika-Senj County is Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,954 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lika-Senj County, Restoran "Malo misto" - kod Franića 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 247 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restoran Maki. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lika-Senj County enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,881 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lika-Senj County’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit The Highlanders pub. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 928 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Sala za vjenčanja Prašina. This popular bar in Lika-Senj County has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 550 bar-goers.

You can also go to Caffe Bar Bevanda as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Caffe Bar Bevanda is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 105 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 3 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 Zadar and end your day in the city of Zadar, 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 Zadar is the amazing Market Zadar. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,601 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Sea organ. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 56,635 travelers, a visit to this well-known tide organ and sightseeing spot in Zadar is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zadar is the outstanding Roman Forum. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,627 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Church of St. Donatus. This attraction, an amazing church building, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,633 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Narodni trg. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,549 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Zadar. Zadar 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 Zadar that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Zadar is Restoran 4 Kantuna. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,300 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Zadar, Konoba Rafaelo 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 3,104 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Pet Bunara Dine & Wine. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Zadar enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,856 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zadar’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Deja Brew Pub Zadar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is BackStage Bar. This popular bar in Zadar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 508 bar-goers.

You can also go to Harbor CookHouse & Club as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Harbor CookHouse & Club is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,272 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Croatia gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Općina Jasenice and end your day in the hamlet of Rupine.

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

While you’re in Općina Jasenice, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Maslenica Bridge. The fantastic Maslenica Bridge is a popular deck arch bridge and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,517 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Općina Jasenice, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the hamlet of Rupine.

Make Pariževačka glavica your first stop. This popular landmark among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,644 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Split. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Split, 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 Downtown Grill Split steak & seafood, one of the best restaurants in Split. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,044 customers.

PORTOFINO Steak - Pasta - Seafood is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. PORTOFINO Steak - Pasta - Seafood is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split, another well-loved restaurant in Split. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,069 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Croatia.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Split, Art Gallery Cafe Music Bar Split. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 616 bar goers.

Makarun Split is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Split, with its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 532 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Bokeria Kitchen & Wine, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,989 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Croatia. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday 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 Split.

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.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Split is the remarkable West Bank. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,337 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Split, consider a top-rated restaurant like Chops Grill - Steak & Seafood. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers.

Restaurant Bajamonti 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 2,569 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Dvor. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,763 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Croatia and your fun memories in Split.

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