Cheap 4-Day Italy Road Trip Vacation from Rome to Naples

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

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

A trip to the amazing Trevi Fountain will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating sculpture that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 343,494 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 Rome. An excellent example is the popular Cantina e Cucina. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,907 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Ai Tre Scalini. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,950 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 433. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,341 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

D’Angelo Caffè & Gastronomia - Bar Bistro Caffetteria Napoletana a Roma is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,054 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.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Rome and end your day in the city of Naples, 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 Rome is the amazing Roman Forum. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 114,450 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Colosseum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328,821 travelers, a visit to this well-known roman amphitheatre and sightseeing spot in Rome is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 7,400,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Rome is the outstanding Pantheon. This roman temple has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 189,682 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Piazza di Spagna. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 113,658 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic piazza del Popolo. This square is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 89,807 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Naples is La Locanda Gesù Vecchio. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 899 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Naples, OAK Napoli Wine And Craft Beer 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 764 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Naples enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,927 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Naples’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit L'antiquario. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 700 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Barrio Botanico - Municipio. This popular bar in Naples has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,402 bar-goers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Italy offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Rome and the enchanting Vatican, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Rome and end the day in Vatican, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Italy will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Rome is the magnificent piazza del Plebiscito. Around 58,141 visitors have rated this excellent square and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable St. Peter's Basilica. This popular site is a valued major basilica in Vatican and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 131,043 visitors.

Another must-visit in Vatican is the spectacular Sistine Chapel. This outstanding chapel and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 52,083 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Vatican Museums to make your cheap holiday experience in Vatican truly special. Hosting around 1,612,530 travelers every year, this attraction is one of the most-visited sites in the area. This art museum and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133,310 visitors.

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

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

Roma Sparita is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,073 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Rome is Ristorante Amedeo, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,798 customers.

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 Rome’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

VinAllegro is an excellent example of a great bar in Rome offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Ristorante Tema, another of locals’ go-to bars in Rome. Ristorante Tema is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 939 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bar Tornatora Rome is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Rome. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 952 bar-goers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Rome.

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 Italy.

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 Rome is the remarkable Piazza Navona. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 158,771 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Rome, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

Maccheroni 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,633 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Coso Ristorante. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,275 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Rome.

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