Cheap 7-Day Croatia Road Trip Vacation from Dubrovnik to Metković, Gospić, and Split

Your exciting road trip through Croatia starts when you reach the incredible city of Dubrovnik, where you'll stay for 3 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.

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.

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.

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

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

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,554 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik. This popular place of interest is a stunning museum that boasts an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,356 visitors.

To make your trip to Dubrovnik more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Sponza Palace. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,550 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Sponza Palace is often mentioned in Croatia road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Porat Dubrovnik is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This must-see tourist destination and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,508 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Dubrovnik Cable Car. More than 9,234 visitors have rated this top-tier point of interest and tourist destination an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Croatia, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Urban & Veggie - Vegan Restaurant Dubrovnik, one of the best restaurants in Dubrovnik. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 671 reviews.

You can also check out Restaurant Maskeron. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 527 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Dubravka 1836 Restaurant & Cafe. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,837 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Dubrovnik.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Dubrovnik for an after-dinner drink.

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

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 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 Tvrđava Minčeta. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 752 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Onofrio fountain. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,068 travelers, a visit to this well-known fountain and sightseeing spot in Dubrovnik is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dubrovnik is the outstanding Lovrijenac. This fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,760 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Park Orsula. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 739 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Trsteno Arboretum. This arboretum is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,977 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 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.

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

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!

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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik is the amazing Market Zadar. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,413 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Narodni trg. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,370 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Dubrovnik is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dubrovnik is the outstanding Church of St. Donatus. This church building has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,543 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Sea organ. This attraction, an amazing tide organ, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,793 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 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 The Highlanders pub. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 928 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lika-Senj County, Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav 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 1,954 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lika-Senj County enjoy dining at this restaurant.

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 Bistro @ izletište Travel. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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 Dubrovnik and end your day in the city of Split, 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 Nikola Tesla Memorial Center. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,826 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Grabovača. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,151 travelers, a visit to this well-known protected area and sightseeing spot in Dubrovnik is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dubrovnik is the outstanding Northern Velebit National Park. This park has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,487 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 Split. Split 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 Split that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Split is Perivoj restoran i kavana. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,279 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Split, Villa Spiza 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 1,322 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Šug Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Split enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,279 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Split’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit The Daltonist Craft Bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tennis Bar. This popular bar in Split has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,185 bar-goers.

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

On day 6 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 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 Dubrovnik is the amazing Diocletian's Palace. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 74,369 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Golden Gate. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,623 travelers, a visit to this well-known memorial gates and arches and sightseeing spot in Dubrovnik is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dubrovnik is the outstanding Marjan. This mountain has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,259 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Kašjuni Beach. This attraction, an amazing beach, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,765 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.

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

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 Peppers Eatery+Cocktails. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 691 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Promenada. This popular bar in Dubrovnik has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 725 bar-goers.

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 7 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.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Dubrovnik is the remarkable Plaža Sveti Jakov. This natural feature and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,471 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Dubrovnik, consider a top-rated restaurant like Taj Mahal hotel Lero. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 853 customers.

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!