Cheap 5-Day Finland Road Trip from Turku to Helsinki and Pori and surrounding area

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

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

A trip to the amazing Old Great Square will make your cheap holiday in Finland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,995 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 Turku. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Kaskis. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Finland is Restaurant Kuori. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 644 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 Pippurimylly. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,851 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Panimoravintola Koulu is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,279 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 Turku we recommend is Walo Rooftop Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.

Uusi Apteekki Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 770 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Finland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Turku and end your day in the city of Helsinki, 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 Turku is the amazing Daisy. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 275 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Turku Castle. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,724 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Turku is likely to make your vacation in Finland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Turku is the outstanding Turku Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,745 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Finland, drop by the popular Adventure Park Seikkailupuisto. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,819 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Kupittaa. This district is a popular attraction rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,520 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Helsinki is Löyly Helsinki. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,237 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Helsinki, Kappeli 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 3,294 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Lappi Ravintola. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Helsinki enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,870 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Helsinki’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Finland. For example, you can visit Kaisla. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Roasberg. This popular bar in Helsinki has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,256 bar-goers.

You can also go to One Pint Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular One Pint Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 796 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 Finland!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Finland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Helsinki and end your day in the city of Pori, 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 Helsinki is the amazing Kauppatori. This travel destination is a market square that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,097 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Helsinki Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,211 travelers, a visit to this well-known lutheran cathedral and sightseeing spot in Helsinki is likely to make your vacation in Finland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Helsinki is the outstanding Senate Square. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,455 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Finland, drop by the popular Esplanadi park. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,022 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Sibelius Monument. This sculpture is a popular attraction rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,019 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Pori is Panimoravintola Beer Hunter's. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 826 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Pori, Andalucia Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 681 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ravintola Porin Steak & Whisky House Ky. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Pori enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 597 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Pori’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Finland. For example, you can visit Cafe Anton. Rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 633 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Winston Pub Pori. This popular bar in Pori has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 534 bar-goers.

You can also go to Space Bowling & Billiards, Pori as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Space Bowling & Billiards, Pori is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 301 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 Finland!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Finland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Pori and end your day in the city of Turku, 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 Pori is the amazing Villa Mairea. This travel destination is a villa that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 252 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Central Pori Church. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 491 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Pori is likely to make your vacation in Finland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Pori is the outstanding Pelle Hermanni playground. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,770 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Finland, drop by the popular Emil Cedercreutz Museum. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 257 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Turku is Pub Niska. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,843 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Turku, Delhi Darbar is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,697 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant Tintå. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Turku enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,446 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Turku’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Finland. For example, you can visit Hunter's Inn. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 747 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kerttulin Kievari. This popular bar in Turku has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 216 bar-goers.

You can also go to Tårget as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Tårget is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,834 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Finland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Turku.

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 Finland.

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 Turku is the remarkable Aurajokiranta. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 267 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Turku, consider a top-rated restaurant like Blanko. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

Nerå 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 1,325 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Viking Restaurant Harald. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,050 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Finland and your fun memories in Turku.

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