Cheap 7-Day Hungary Road Trip Vacation from Budapest to Eger and Székesfehérvár

You'll pick up your rental car in Budapest and begin your adventure in Hungary.

Budapest 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 Budapest and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Széchenyi Chain Bridge will make your cheap holiday in Hungary truly special. This attraction is a fascinating chain bridge that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 51,729 visitors.

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 Budapest. An excellent example is the popular Hungarikum Bisztró. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,293 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Hungary is Beer Brothers.

GoodSpirit Whisky & Cocktail Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,321 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Budapest we recommend is Boutiq 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 919 customers.

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

Today's agenda is to explore Budapest 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 3 nights left in Budapest.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Buda Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 102,300 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Matthias Church. This spectacular parish church and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 21,860 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Fisherman's Bastion during a vacation in Budapest. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Fisherman's Bastion has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 83,796 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Hungary is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Szimpla. This popular place of interest in Budapest is a valued ruin pub that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 55,029 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Budapest when you include the fantastic St. Stephen's Basilica to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating minor basilica with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 52,519 travelers.

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 Budapest, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Budapest 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.

Menza Étterem és Kávéház is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10,299 customers.

VakVarjú Restaurant is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Budapest. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,223 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Budapest, 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 Budapest.

Hotsy Totsy Budapest is a fantastic bar many locals in Budapest recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Tuk Tuk Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 657 customers.

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

Today's agenda is to explore Budapest 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 Budapest.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Hungarian Parliament Building. This incredible attraction is a parliament building that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 18,679 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Heroes' Square. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 70,699 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Széchenyi thermal bath during a vacation in Budapest. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Széchenyi thermal bath has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 48,974 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Hungary is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding City Park. This popular place of interest in Budapest is a valued urban park that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 68,967 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 Budapest, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Budapest 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.

Kandalló is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,760 customers.

BarCraft Budapest Nyugati is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Budapest. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,145 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Budapest, 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 Budapest.

Szimpla Kert is a fantastic bar many locals in Budapest recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,029 customers.

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

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Hungary gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

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

While you’re in Budapest, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Castle of Eger. The fantastic Castle of Eger is a popular castle ruin and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 22,774 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Szépasszony-völgy, a well-known human-geographic territorial entity in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 18,995 travelers.

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

Make Castle of Eger your first stop. This popular castle ruin among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,774 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Eger is the outstanding Szépasszony-völgy. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,995 visitors, this remarkable human-geographic territorial entity and attraction deserves a spot on your Hungary travel bucket list.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Eger. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Eger, 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 Pizza Brumbrum Világbéke, one of the best restaurants in Eger. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,007 customers.

Házisárkány Kisvendéglő is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Házisárkány Kisvendéglő is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 815 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at HBH Sörház és Étterem, another well-loved restaurant in Eger. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,367 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Hungary.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Eger, Wanda Borház. 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 231 bar goers.

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

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

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

One place travelers keep coming back to in Budapest is the magnificent Visegrádi fellegvár. Around 15,759 visitors have rated this excellent top-tier point of interest and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Esztergom Basilica. This popular site is a valued minor basilica in Esztergom and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 17,580 visitors.

Another must-visit in Esztergom is the spectacular Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park. This outstanding park and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 9,667 travelers.

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

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

BEAT 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 2,087 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Székesfehérvár is Diófa Étterem, 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 1,981 customers.

Salvator Bajor Étterem offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Székesfehérvár. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,793 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 Székesfehérvár’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Five X Bowling Center is an excellent example of a great bar in Székesfehérvár offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,015 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Beeráló, another of locals’ go-to bars in Székesfehérvár. Beeráló is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 497 customers having rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Tele Èlettel Kávézó is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Székesfehérvár. This bar has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars from more than 109 bar-goers.

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

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in Hungary gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

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

While you’re in Budapest, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Bory Castle. The fantastic Bory Castle is a popular tourist attraction and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,361 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Székesfehérvár Basilica, a well-known cathedral in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 4,004 travelers.

The top-rated Székesfehérvári Virágóra is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular must-see tourist destination and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 2,165 travelers.

Make Sümeg Castle your first stop. This popular castle among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,127 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Budapest. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Budapest, 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 Korhely Faloda & Daloda, one of the best restaurants in Budapest. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,287 customers.

Lecso Hungarian Fast Food is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Lecso Hungarian Fast Food is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,937 diners.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Budapest, BarCraft Budapest Nyugati. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,145 bar goers.

0,75 bistro & bar is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Budapest, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,521 customers.

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

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

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 Budapest is the remarkable Buda Castle. This castle and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 46,053 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Budapest, consider a top-rated restaurant like 0,75 bistro & bar. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,521 customers.

Ruben Étterem 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,767 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Why not cafe and bar. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,854 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Hungary and your fun memories in Budapest.

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