Cheap 5-Day France Road Trip from Bordeaux to Toulouse

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

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

A trip to the amazing Monument aux Girondins will make your cheap holiday in France truly special. This attraction is a fascinating column that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,483 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 Bordeaux. An excellent example is the popular Le Comptoir Des Chats (enfants à partir de 10 ans). Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,090 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in France is suzzi. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 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 Symbiose. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 896 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Connemara is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,896 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Bordeaux we recommend is Molly Malone's, 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 1,951 customers.

Le Bar à Vin is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,327 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 France!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Bordeaux and end your day in the city of Toulouse, 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 Bordeaux is the amazing Bordeaux Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,591 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible place de la Bourse. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,251 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Bordeaux is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bordeaux is the outstanding miroir d'eau. This reflecting pool has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,462 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular La Cité du Vin. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,487 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Toulouse is Au Pois Gourmand restaurant gastronomique. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,068 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Toulouse, Oh la vache! 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 1,333 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bapz. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Toulouse enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,239 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Toulouse’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit The Hopscotch Pub & Brewery. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 647 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Black Lion. This popular bar in Toulouse has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,606 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Gourmandine - Côté Marché - Toulouse is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,396 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 France!

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

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Basilica of St. Sernin. This attraction is a minor basilica that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,287 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Place Saint-Pierre. This popular place of interest is a stunning top-tier point of interest that boasts an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,139 visitors.

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

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in France, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at La Cantine Des Sales Gosses, one of the best restaurants in Toulouse. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,095 reviews.

You can also check out CERISE - Le Café. 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 1,012 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Allegory Coffee Bar. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 705 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Toulouse.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Toulouse for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at The George and Dragon and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,383 customers.

The London Town 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,388 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Melting Pot Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Toulouse.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across France, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Toulouse and end your day in the city of Bordeaux, 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 Toulouse is the amazing Square Charles de Gaulle. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,579 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Pont-Neuf. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,845 travelers, a visit to this well-known deck arch bridge and sightseeing spot in Toulouse is likely to make your vacation in France even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Toulouse is the outstanding Jardin des Plantes. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,847 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in France, drop by the popular Grand Rond. This attraction, an amazing urban park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,069 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Musée Aeroscopia. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,683 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bordeaux is L'Oiseau Bleu. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 577 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bordeaux, Chai Les Copains 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 501 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is L'Autre Petit Bois. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bordeaux enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,474 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bordeaux’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in France. For example, you can visit Café Brun. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Le Plana. This popular bar in Bordeaux has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,688 bar-goers.

You can also go to The Houses Of Parliament as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular The Houses Of Parliament is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,469 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 France!

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

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 France.

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 Bordeaux is the remarkable jardin public. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,341 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bordeaux, consider a top-rated restaurant like Books & Coffee. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,243 customers.

Restaurant Melodie 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 1,499 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Le Confidentiel. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Bordeaux.

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