Cheap 7-Day England Road Trip from Exeter traveling north to Bristol and Glastonbury

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

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

A trip to the amazing Belmont Park will make your cheap holiday in England truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 624 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 Exeter. An excellent example is the popular Harry's Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 965 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in England is Board – Game Bar & Restaurant. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 524 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 Cosy Club. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,234 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Mill on the Exe is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,756 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Exeter we recommend is Rendezvous Wine 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 278 customers.

Crocketts is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 247 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 England!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across England, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Exeter and end your day in the city of Bristol, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Exeter is the amazing Underground passages. This travel destination is an architectural structure that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 379 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bristol is Moltobuono!59. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 877 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bristol, Bravas 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 887 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bristol enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 562 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bristol’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Small Bar. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Botanist Bristol. This popular bar in Bristol has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,047 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Milk Thistle as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Milk Thistle is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 716 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 England!

Day 3’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Bristol, proving that cheap holidays in England can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Bristol Cathedral. This attraction is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,282 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Brandon Hill, Bristol. This popular place of interest is a stunning hill that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,524 visitors.

To make your trip to Bristol more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. This well-known art museum attracts up to 450,954 people each year. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,638 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery is often mentioned in England road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This suspension bridge and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 16,318 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Clifton Down. More than 3,561 visitors have rated this park and tourist destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in England, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Catch22 Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Bristol. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 893 reviews.

You can also check out The Strawberry Thief. 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 654 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Hotel du Vin Bristol. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 918 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bristol.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bristol for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Hyde & Co and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 287 customers.

The Clockwork Rose 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 249 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Watershed. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,171 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bristol.

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

Day 4’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Bristol, proving that cheap holidays in England can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Castle Park, Bristol. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,583 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Queen Square. This popular place of interest is a stunning square that boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,600 visitors.

To make your trip to Bristol more memorable, spend time at the fascinating M Shed. This well-known museum attracts up to 595,604 people each year. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,678 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic M Shed is often mentioned in England road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Brunel's SS Great Britain is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This museum and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 8,847 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Blaise Castle Estate. More than 4,844 visitors have rated this estate and tourist destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in England, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Pieminister, one of the best restaurants in Bristol. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 740 reviews.

You can also check out The Kensington Arms. 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 437 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Eatchu. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 296 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bristol.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bristol for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at The Crown and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 821 customers.

Brozen Bar - Bristol 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 4.9 out of 5 stars by 281 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit The Boardroom. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 302 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bristol.

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

Day 5 of your road trip across England offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Bath and the enchanting Salisbury, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Bath and end the day in Salisbury, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 5 of your affordable vacation in England will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Bath is the magnificent Royal Victoria Park, Bath. Around 7,596 visitors have rated this excellent botanical garden and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Pulteney Bridge on this leg of your self-drive tour in England. This attraction is a well-known road bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 7,931 travelers.

The remarkable Roman Baths is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in England. This attraction, an amazing thermae, is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 31,875 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Stonehenge. This popular site is a valued tourist attraction in Salisbury and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 51,913 visitors.

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

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

The Sheppey 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 987 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Glastonbury is The Litton, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 776 customers.

The Pheasant Inn Pub and Restaurant Wookey offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Glastonbury. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 263 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 Glastonbury’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

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

On day 6 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across England, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Wells and end your day in the city of Exeter, 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 Wells is the amazing Wells Cathedral. This travel destination is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,716 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Mendip Hills AONB. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,669 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Wells is likely to make your vacation in England even more memorable.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Exeter is Nando's Exeter - Princess Hay. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,151 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Exeter, iFood Thai Taste is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 511 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Old Firehouse. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Exeter enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,029 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Exeter’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Exeter Phoenix. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Ship Inn. This popular bar in Exeter has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,415 bar-goers.

You can also go to Boom Battle Bar Exeter as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Boom Battle Bar Exeter is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 335 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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

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

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 England.

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 Exeter is the remarkable Northernhay Gardens. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 320 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Exeter, consider a top-rated restaurant like Zizzi - Exeter. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

The Last Drop 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 411 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is The Stand Off. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 326 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of England and your fun memories in Exeter.

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