Cheap 6-Day Croatia Road Trip from Bosanka to Metković, Zadar, and Makarska

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

Bosanka 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 1,642 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 Bosanka. An excellent example is the popular Konoba Dubrava. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Croatia is Pantarul. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,208 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 Shizuku -Japanese cuisine-. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,123 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Restaurant Panorama is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,604 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 Bosanka we recommend is Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant, 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 2,275 customers.

Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,837 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 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 Bosanka 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 Bosanka is the amazing Lovrijenac. This travel destination is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,073 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 Restoran Đuđa i Mate. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 808 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Metković, Pizzeria Milano 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 573 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Konoba Vrilo. 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 490 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 Industry Pub. This popular bar in Metković has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 153 bar-goers.

You can also go to Kave bar MB by Zvonko as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Kave bar MB by Zvonko is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 143 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!

Day 3 of your road trip across Croatia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Zadar and the enchanting Split, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Zadar and end the day in Split, 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 Zadar is the magnificent Sea organ. Around 56,635 visitors have rated this excellent tide organ and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Church of St. Donatus on this leg of your self-drive tour in Croatia. This attraction is a well-known church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 8,633 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Diocletian's Palace. This popular site is a valued museum in Split and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 75,911 visitors.

Another must-visit in Split is the spectacular Marjan. This outstanding mountain and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 12,428 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.

Zadar 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 Zadar offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Croatia.

Restoran 4 Kantuna 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 3,300 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Zadar is Konoba Rafaelo, 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 3,104 customers.

Pet Bunara Dine & Wine offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Zadar. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,856 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 Zadar’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Deja Brew Pub Zadar is an excellent example of a great bar in Zadar offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at BackStage Bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Zadar. BackStage Bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 508 customers having rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Harbor CookHouse & Club is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Zadar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 3,272 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 Drniš and end your day in the city of Makarska, 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 Drniš is the amazing Roski waterfall. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,525 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Krka National Park. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 58,359 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Drniš is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Drniš is the outstanding Cikola Canyon. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 206 visitors.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Makarska is Tempera Streetfood & Bar. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,117 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Makarska, Restoran Don Antonio is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 900 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Berlin. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Makarska enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 751 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Makarska’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Pivnica Pivac. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Neverin. This popular bar in Makarska has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 539 bar-goers.

You can also go to Restoran Bounty as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Restoran Bounty is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,426 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 Croatia!

On day 5 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 Bosanka, 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 4,912 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Osejava Forest Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,226 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 235 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 top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 391 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 Bosanka. Bosanka 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 Bosanka that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bosanka is Veranda 2.0, Dubrovnik. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 706 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bosanka, Tavern Arka Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 732 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Urban & Veggie - Vegan Restaurant Dubrovnik. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bosanka enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 671 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bosanka’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Cave Bar More. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,438 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Lucin Kantun Dubrovnik. This popular bar in Bosanka has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,154 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Gaffe as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Gaffe is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,223 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 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 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bosanka.

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 Bosanka, consider a top-rated restaurant like Restaurant Maskeron. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 527 customers.

Taj Mahal Old Town 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 2,542 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is TuttoBene Pizzeria & Fast Food. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,218 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Croatia and your fun memories in Bosanka.

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