Cheap 5-Day Poland Road Trip Vacation from Warsaw traveling south to Krakow

You'll pick up your rental car in Warsaw and begin your adventure in Poland.

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

A trip to the amazing Old Town Market Square in Warsaw will make your cheap holiday in Poland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 37,366 visitors.

One of the best-rated budget hotel options we recommend is Regent Warsaw Hotel. This 5-star hotel is a favorite among travelers, as seen in its average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,860 guests.

Budget-conscious travelers also enjoy staying at Warsaw Plaza Hotel. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,624 former guests, this 4-star hotel is perfect for travelers looking for a temporary place to stay in Warsaw.

These top-rated accommodations in Warsaw are popular and get fully booked fast.

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 Warsaw. An excellent example is the popular Stary Dom. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,942 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Poland is Restauracja Różana.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Soul Kitchen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,638 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Woda Ognista is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,044 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.

Another bar in Warsaw we recommend is Krutoy Lounge, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

PiwPaw Beer Heaven is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 4,034 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 Poland!

Today's agenda is to explore Warsaw 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 Warsaw.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Copernicus Science Centre. This incredible attraction is a science museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 50,411 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Łazienki Park. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 81,258 reviews.

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 Poland more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Warsaw, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Warsaw 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.

Stara Kamienica 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 1,298 customers.

N31 Restaurant & Bar is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Warsaw. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

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

Coctail Bar Max & Dom Whisky is a fantastic bar many locals in Warsaw recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,448 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Pacyfik, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,250 customers.

Kraken Rum Bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Warsaw. Customers have rated the exciting Kraken Rum Bar an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,237 reviews.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Poland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Warsaw and end your day in the city of Krakow, 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 Warsaw is the amazing Palace of Culture and Science. This travel destination is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 66,944 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Multimedia Fountain Park at Podzamcze. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,805 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Warsaw is likely to make your vacation in Poland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Warsaw is the outstanding Royal Castle. This royal palace has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 46,604 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Poland, drop by the popular Warsaw Uprising Museum. This attraction, an amazing architectural structure, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,837 travelers. As one of the top sights in Warsaw, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Warsaw Uprising Museum attracts about 416,000 visitors annually.

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Krakow. Krakow is another cheap travel destination in Poland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Krakow is the 5-star Crown Piast Hotel & Park. This hotel has been rated 3.9 out of 5 stars by 539 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Metropolo by Golden Tulip. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,075 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 4-star AMEN Aparthotel Curie 8 to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Krakow.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Poland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Krakow that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Krakow is Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,520 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Krakow, Czarna Kaczka/ Black Duck 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 3,682 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Piwnica Pod Baranami. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Krakow enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,916 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Krakow’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Poland. For example, you can visit Nowy Kraftowy. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,066 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Eszeweria. This popular bar in Krakow has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,522 bar-goers.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Poland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Warsaw and end your day in the city of Warsaw, 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 Warsaw is the amazing Old town Market Square in Krakow. This travel destination is a market square that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,340 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,574 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Warsaw is likely to make your vacation in Poland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Warsaw is the outstanding Wawel Cathedral. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 29,793 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Poland, drop by the popular Planty Park. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,414 travelers.

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

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Warsaw. Warsaw is another cheap travel destination in Poland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Warsaw is the 5-star Regent Warsaw Hotel. This hotel has been rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,860 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Warsaw Plaza Hotel. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,624 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Poland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Warsaw that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Warsaw is Woda Ognista. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,044 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Warsaw, Krutoy Lounge 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 511 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Polana Smaków – restauracja Andrzeja Polana Imprezy okolicznościowe Catering. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Warsaw enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 502 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Warsaw’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Poland. For example, you can visit Panorama Sky Bar. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,441 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Bar Studio. This popular bar in Warsaw has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,800 bar-goers.

You can also go to Zamieszanie - cocktail bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Zamieszanie - cocktail bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,522 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 Poland!

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

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 Poland.

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 Warsaw is the remarkable Saxon Garden. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 26,161 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Warsaw, consider a top-rated restaurant like Zapiecek. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,850 customers.

ČESKÁ beer 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,765 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is GOŚCINIEC Polskie Pierogi. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,255 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Poland and your fun memories in Warsaw.

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