Cheap 3-Day Portugal Road Trip in Porto

Photo of colorful view at old town Porto.
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Summary

Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
3 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 3-day road trip through Portugal! Travel to Porto and Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos with this cheap holiday package!

Explore Portugal for less with this 3-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning Luís I Bridge, the captivating Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across Portugal and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Porto.

This customizable and cheap Portugal travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in Portugal at the lowest price!

On arrival in Porto, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in Portugal. Explore the magnificent Bom Jesus do Monte to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Sameiro Sanctuary and take in its distinct atmosphere. Portugal offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!

During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.

Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in Portugal. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in Portugal.

This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in Portugal, like the stunning Park Avenida Central. You'll visit the incredible Arco da Porta Nova to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding Castle of Guimarães up close.

Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 3-day road trip, you'll leave Portugal happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.

This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 3-day vacation in Portugal. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 2 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in Portugal with CDW insurance.

You can customize your Portugal travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in Portugal and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind Portugal’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!

Booking this cheap holiday package in Portugal offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in Portugal with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to Portugal fill up fast, so book your adventure today!

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Included

Hotel, 2 nights
Rental car, 3 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Porto, Portugal old town ribeira aerial promenade view with colorful houses, Douro river and boats.Porto / 2 nights
Braga - city in PortugalBraga
Guimarães - city in PortugalGuimarães

Map

Attractions

Luís I Bridge, Sé, Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, Porto, Área Metropolitana do Porto, North, PortugalLuís I Bridge
Photo of Jardins do Palacio de Cristal, Porto, Portugal.Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal
Photo of view of the church of Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga famous for sculpture decorated staircase leading to it, Portugal.Bom Jesus do Monte
Photo of Guimaraes, Portugal - November 23 , 2014 : End of a sunny day in the autumn next to the castle of Guimaraes.Castle of Guimarães
Photo of The Sanctuary of Our Lady Sameira / Marian Shrine and large steps / The sanctuary of Our Lady Sameiro is a sanctuary and marian shrine of Braga, Portugal.Sameiro Sanctuary
Park Avenida Central, São José de São Lázaro, São José de São Lázaro e São João do Souto, Braga, Cávado, North, PortugalPark Avenida Central
Photo of Arch of the New Gate (Arco da Porta Nova) - Braga, Portugal.Arco da Porta Nova

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Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travel details

Flights

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Economy
Round trip
Economy
Travel dates

Include flights?

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Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Porto - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Porto - arrival day

  • Porto - Arrival day
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  • Luís I Bridge
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Your exciting road trip through Portugal starts when you reach the incredible city of Porto, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Porto and begin your adventure in Portugal.

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

A trip to the amazing Luís I Bridge will make your cheap holiday in Portugal truly special. This attraction is a fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 79,128 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 Porto. An excellent example is the popular Nata Lisboa. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,037 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Portugal is Tapabento S. Bento. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,413 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 Muu Steakhouse. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,431 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Brasão Aliados is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 7,812 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Porto we recommend is Base Porto, 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 3,621 customers.

Aduela is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,570 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 Portugal!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Tenões, Espinho, Santa Tecla, Guimaraes, and Porto

Day 2

Day 2 – Tenões, Espinho, Santa Tecla, Guimaraes, and Porto

  • Braga
  • Guimarães
  • Porto
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Drive 157 km, 2 hours 30 min

  • Sameiro Sanctuary
  • Bom Jesus do Monte
  • Park Avenida Central
  • Arco da Porta Nova
  • Castle of Guimarães
  • More

Some of the highlights of this day include visits to amazing attractions in Espinho and Santa Tecla. You still have 1 night left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in Portugal.

Today’s adventure starts in Espinho. Espinho is a popular cheap holiday destination in Portugal and the home of the wonderful Sameiro Sanctuary. This amazing attraction is a church building that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,619 visitors.

You’ll then drive to Santa Tecla and travel to more of the best attractions in Portugal. Santa Tecla is another cheap holiday destination in Portugal, perfect for budget travelers.

Your first stop in Santa Tecla is the magnificent Park Avenida Central a famous park among locals and travelers. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,039 visitors, this top sight is one place you don’t want to miss during your time in the area.

Make your road trip vacation in Portugal more memorable and epic without spending a fortune. Take advantage of the cheap holiday deals you'll find in Portugal and add budget-friendly activities to your travel plan.

When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Porto.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,325 customers.

Chama is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Porto. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.

Another popular restaurant in Porto you might want to check out is Restaurante Praia da Luz. Restaurante Praia da Luz is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 7,508 reviews.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Porto, Pub Bonaparte Foz. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,095 customers.

Bonaparte Downtown is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Porto. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,088 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Letraria Porto. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Porto. Letraria Porto has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in Portugal! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Porto!

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Day 3 – Porto - departure day

Day 3

Day 3 – Porto - departure day

  • Porto - Departure day
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  • Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal
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It’s soon time to say goodbye to Portugal as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Porto.

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 Portugal.

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 Porto is the remarkable Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal. This garden and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 38,920 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Porto, consider a top-rated restaurant like Abadia do Porto. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,633 customers.

Pestana Palácio do Freixo 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 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,574 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Negra Café Baixa. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,213 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Portugal and your fun memories in Porto.

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

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