Cheap 5-Day Hungary Road Trip Vacation from Debrecen to Budapest

Your exciting road trip through Hungary starts when you reach the incredible city of Debrecen, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Debrecen and begin your adventure in Hungary.

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

A trip to the amazing Great Forest Park will make your cheap holiday in Hungary truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 9,749 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 Debrecen. An excellent example is the popular Csokonai Étterem. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,717 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Hungary is Calico Jack Pub. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,294 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 Csakhal Bisztró (Belváros). This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 916 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Roncsbár is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,272 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 Debrecen we recommend is Maszek - az utcabár | bár & étterem, 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 670 customers.

Drink Bar Mokka is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 518 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across Hungary is proof that there's more to the city of Debrecen than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Debrecen and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Debrecen.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Déri Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 2,776 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Protestant Great Church of Debrecen. This spectacular reformed christianity church and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,125 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Saint Anne Cathedral, Debrecen during a vacation in Debrecen. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Saint Anne Cathedral, Debrecen has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 791 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Hungary is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Round Forest Adventure Park. This popular place of interest in Debrecen is a valued must-see tourist destination that has a rating of 4.3 out of a 5-star rating from 4,118 visitors.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Hungary more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Debrecen, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Debrecen for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

IKON Restaurant is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 748 customers.

Bonita Bistro is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Debrecen. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,940 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Wasabi Running Sushi & Wok Restaurant - Debrecen, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,749 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Debrecen, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Debrecen.

Stay Beer Bar is a fantastic bar many locals in Debrecen recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 281 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Sheldon's, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 210 customers.

Hashtag Bar & Shisha is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Debrecen. Customers have rated the exciting Hashtag Bar & Shisha an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 152 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Hungary!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Hungary, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Debrecen and end your day in the city of Budapest, 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 Debrecen is the amazing City Park. This travel destination is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,967 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Széchenyi thermal bath. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 48,974 travelers, a visit to this well-known public bath and sightseeing spot in Debrecen is likely to make your vacation in Hungary even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Debrecen is the outstanding Heroes' Square. This square has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 70,699 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Hungary, drop by the popular St. Stephen's Basilica. This attraction, an amazing minor basilica, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 52,519 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Szimpla. This ruin pub is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,029 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Budapest is Hungarikum Bisztró. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,293 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Budapest, Beer Brothers 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 1,177 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Budapest’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Hungary. For example, you can visit GoodSpirit Whisky & Cocktail Bar. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,321 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Boutiq Bar. This popular bar in Budapest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 919 bar-goers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Hungary, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Debrecen and end your day in the city of Debrecen, 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 Debrecen is the amazing Széchenyi Chain Bridge. This travel destination is a chain bridge that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 51,729 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Fisherman's Bastion. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 83,796 travelers, a visit to this well-known bastion and sightseeing spot in Debrecen is likely to make your vacation in Hungary even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Debrecen is the outstanding Buda Castle. This castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 46,053 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Hungary, drop by the popular Buda Castle. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 102,300 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Debrecen is Melange Étterem. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,772 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Debrecen, Belga Étterem és Söröző 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 1,134 diners.

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

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Debrecen’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Hungary. For example, you can visit Valhalla Brewery. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 756 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is BarCraft Debrecen. This popular bar in Debrecen has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 498 bar-goers.

You can also go to Szóda Bár as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Szóda Bár is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 397 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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

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 Hungary.

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 Debrecen is the remarkable Ködszinház. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 382 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Debrecen, consider a top-rated restaurant like Flaska Vendéglő. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers.

Kashmir Indian 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 923 customers.

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