Cheap 5-Day Italy Road Trip from Rimini traveling east to Ancona and Perugia

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

Rimini 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 Rimini and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Arch of Augustus will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,375 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 Rimini. An excellent example is the popular GB Restaurant. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 749 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is Bar Lento. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 516 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 Ristorante Lo Zodiaco Rimini. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,856 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bounty is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 11,323 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Rimini we recommend is Bar Ilde - Il Baretto della Buona Piadina, 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 1,485 customers.

Old American is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,474 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 Rimini and end your day in the city of Ancona, 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 Rimini is the amazing Parco Federico Fellini. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,076 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Spiaggia libera. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,793 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Rimini is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Rimini is the outstanding Italia in miniatura. This miniature park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,510 visitors.

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 Ancona. Ancona 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 Ancona that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Ancona is Zucchero a Velò. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 698 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Ancona, Ristorante Il Giardino 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 3,392 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is La Capannina di Portonovo. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Ancona enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,604 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Ancona’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Donegal Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,118 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar Caffè Giuliani - Ristorante - Pizzeria - Aperitivi. This popular bar in Ancona has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 1,765 bar-goers.

You can also go to Posa bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Posa bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 948 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 Italy!

On day 3 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 Ancona and end your day in the city of Perugia, 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 Ancona is the amazing Passetto. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,797 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Lazzaretto of Ancona. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,023 travelers, a visit to this well-known building and sightseeing spot in Ancona is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

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 Perugia. Perugia 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 Perugia that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Perugia is Ristorante Il Giurista. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 980 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Perugia, Ristorante Al Tartufo 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 1,056 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Al Mangiar Bene. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Perugia enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,395 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Perugia’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Quei Bravi Ragazzi. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 543 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Osteria a Priori. This popular bar in Perugia has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,728 bar-goers.

You can also go to Elfo Pub Perugia as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Elfo Pub Perugia is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 754 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 Italy!

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Italy gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Santa Maria degli Angeli and end your day in the city of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

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

While you’re in Santa Maria degli Angeli, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. The fantastic Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi is a popular papal basilica and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 33,258 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Santa Maria degli Angeli, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Make Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli your first stop. This popular papal basilica among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,258 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Rimini. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Rimini, 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 La Mi Mama, one of the best restaurants in Rimini. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,954 customers.

Ristorante Al Moccolo is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Ristorante Al Moccolo is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,833 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Sabbioni Pizza & Restaurant, another well-loved restaurant in Rimini. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,324 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Italy.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Rimini, Hobo's. 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 1,269 bar goers.

Chef Burger Rimini is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Rimini, with its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 644 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Bar Capogiro, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 649 customers.

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

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

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 Rimini is the remarkable Piazza Cavour. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,447 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Rimini, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ristorante Pizzeria Altamarea. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

Amerigo 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 2,124 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is La Brasserie. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,383 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Italy and your fun memories in Rimini.

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