Cheap 9-Day England Road Trip from Manchester to Preston, Carlisle, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Bristol and surrounding area

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

Manchester 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 Manchester and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Cathedral Gardens 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 4,029 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 Manchester. An excellent example is the popular Fazenda Manchester. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,779 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in England is Hawksmoor Manchester. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,765 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 Flight Club Manchester. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,658 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Royal Exchange Theatre is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,968 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 Manchester we recommend is Port Street Beer House, 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 2,146 customers.

THE BRITONS PROTECTION is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,777 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 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 Manchester and end your day in the city of Preston, 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 Manchester is the amazing Manchester Art Gallery. This travel destination is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,000 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Science and Industry Museum. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,320 travelers, a visit to this well-known science museum and sightseeing spot in Manchester is likely to make your vacation in England even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 830,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Manchester is the outstanding Heaton Park. This english country house has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 14,059 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in England, drop by the popular National Trust - Dunham Massey. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,384 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic iFLY Manchester Indoor Skydiving. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,395 visitors from all over the globe.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Preston is Turtle Bay Preston. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,728 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Preston, Bistrot Pierre 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 1,124 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Cafe Bar. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Preston enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 786 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Preston’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Black Horse. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 774 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Wings & Beer Co. This popular bar in Preston has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 727 bar-goers.

You can also go to FORUM BAR & KITCHEN as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular FORUM BAR & KITCHEN is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 500 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!

On day 3 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 Blackpool and end your day in the city of Carlisle, 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 Blackpool is the amazing Blackpool Tower. This travel destination is an observation tower that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,177 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible North Pier. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,835 travelers, a visit to this well-known pier and sightseeing spot in Blackpool 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 Carlisle. Carlisle 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 Carlisle that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Carlisle’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England.

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

On day 4 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 Carlisle and end your day in the city of Liverpool, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Carlisle is the amazing Carlisle Cathedral. This travel destination is an anglican or episcopal cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,680 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 Liverpool. Liverpool 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 Liverpool that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Liverpool is Fazenda Liverpool. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,641 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Liverpool, Cowshed Liverpool 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 1,139 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Etsu. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Liverpool enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 833 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Liverpool’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in England. For example, you can visit Cavern Club. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,941 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Leaf. This popular bar in Liverpool has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,175 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Smugglers Cove Bar & Restaurant as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Smugglers Cove Bar & Restaurant is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,610 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 England!

On day 5 of your road trip adventures in England, you’ll go deep into Liverpool, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Liverpool, and meet locals along the way!

Liverpool offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Liverpool. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,367 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Novotel Liverpool Centre. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Liverpool. Novotel Liverpool Centre has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 9,106 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Liverpool should also consider Ibis Style Liverpool Centre Dale Street - Cavern Quarter. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Ibis Style Liverpool Centre Dale Street - Cavern Quarter has been rated by 8,001 guests with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Liverpool offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Liverpool the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding museum, World Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,960 visitors and gets around 605,601 visits every year.

The famous Cavern Club is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible bar and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,941 visitors.

Liverpool is also the home of the extraordinary Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. Around 44,352 travelers have rated the spectacular Royal Albert Dock Liverpool an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Liverpool prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to England. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Liverpool.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Liverpool, The Art School Restaurant. Locals enjoy eating at The Art School Restaurant for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 661 diners.

Mowgli Street Food serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,821 food lovers.

If you want more options, Shiraz Palace is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Shiraz Palace has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,047 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Liverpool? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Liverpool after dinner. Locals recommend Panoramic 34, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,599 customers.

The Shipping Forecast is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in England. The Shipping Forecast has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,853 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Liverpool.

You might also want to cap the night off at The Quarter, a fascinating bar that 1,472 customers have rated 4.5 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in England!

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in England gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Balsall Heath and end your day in the city of Cosford railway station.

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

While you’re in Balsall Heath, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Cannon Hill Park. The fantastic Cannon Hill Park is a popular park and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,953 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Balsall Heath, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Cosford railway station.

Make Royal Air Force Museum Cosford your first stop. This popular aviation museum among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,969 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Birmingham. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Birmingham, 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 Adam's Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Birmingham. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 798 customers.

Purnells is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Purnells is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 622 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at The Canal House Bar & Restaurant, another well-loved restaurant in Birmingham. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,244 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in England.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Birmingham, Bacchus Bar. 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,586 bar goers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Birmingham is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Birmingham, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,002 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by The Ivy Temple Row, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across England. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in England!

Day 7 of your road trip across England offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Salisbury and the enchanting Bath, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Salisbury and end the day in Bath, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 7 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 Salisbury is the magnificent Stonehenge. Around 51,913 visitors have rated this excellent tourist attraction and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Pulteney Bridge. This popular site is a valued road bridge in Bath and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,931 visitors.

Another must-visit in Bath is the spectacular Roman Baths. This outstanding thermae and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 31,875 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Thermae Bath Spa to make your cheap holiday experience in Bath truly special. This spa and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,744 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.

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

Moltobuono!59 is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 877 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Bristol is Bravas, 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 887 customers.

Mugshot Restaurants Bristol offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Bristol. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 562 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 Bristol’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Small Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Bristol offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Botanist Bristol, another of locals’ go-to bars in Bristol. Botanist Bristol is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,047 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

The Milk Thistle is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Bristol. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 716 bar-goers.

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

Day 8 of your self-drive vacation in England gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Bristol and end your day in the city of Stafford.

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

While you’re in Bristol, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Clifton Suspension Bridge. The fantastic Clifton Suspension Bridge is a popular suspension bridge and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 16,318 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Brunel's SS Great Britain, a well-known museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.8 out of a 5 star-rating from 8,847 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Bristol, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Stafford.

Make Trentham Gardens your first stop. This popular estate among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,401 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Manchester. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Manchester, 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 Richmond Tea Rooms, one of the best restaurants in Manchester. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,025 customers.

Browns Manchester is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Browns Manchester is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,970 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Trof Northern Quarter, another well-loved restaurant in Manchester. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,771 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in England.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Manchester, Rain Bar. 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,928 bar goers.

Café Beermoth | Craft Beer Bar is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Manchester, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,517 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Peaky Blinders Manchester, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,781 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across England. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in England!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to England as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 9 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Manchester.

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 Manchester is the remarkable Sackville Gardens. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,570 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Manchester, consider a top-rated restaurant like The Molly House. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,281 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Sam's Chop House. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,198 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of England and your fun memories in Manchester.

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