Cheap 4-Day Portugal Road Trip from Lisbon traveling south to Faro District

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

Lisbon 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 Misericórdia and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Time Out Market Lisboa will make your cheap holiday in Portugal truly special. This attraction is a fascinating food court that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 58,503 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 Lisbon. An excellent example is the popular daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Portugal is Alma. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,033 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 Lisboa Tu e Eu 2. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,027 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

SUD Lisboa is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 7,581 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 Lisbon we recommend is Pavilhão Chinês, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,516 customers.

Delirium Café Lisboa is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,093 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!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Portugal, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Belém and end your day in the city of Faro District, 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 Belém is the amazing Belém Tower. This travel destination is a fort that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 90,401 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,078 travelers, a visit to this well-known monument and sightseeing spot in Belém is likely to make your vacation in Portugal even more memorable.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Faro District is À do Pinto. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,581 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Faro District, My'oMeu Restaurante 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 528 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Elementos. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Faro District enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,531 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Faro District’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Portugal. For example, you can visit LAB Terrace. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 557 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is AP Eva senses. This popular bar in Faro District has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,668 bar-goers.

You can also go to Columbus as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Columbus is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,443 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 Portugal!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Portugal, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in São Pedro de Penaferrim and end your day in the city of Lisbon, 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 São Pedro de Penaferrim is the amazing National Palace of Pena. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 85,427 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lisbon is A Nossa Casa. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 884 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lisbon, Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,022 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Nicolau Lisboa. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lisbon enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,172 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lisbon’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Portugal. For example, you can visit Fábrica Braço de Prata. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,435 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Taberna Sal Grosso. This popular bar in Lisbon has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,403 bar-goers.

You can also go to Lost In as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Lost In is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,122 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

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

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 Lisbon is the remarkable Praça do Comércio. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 106,926 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Lisbon, consider a top-rated restaurant like Laurentina. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,884 customers.

Restaurante Marco 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 2,992 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is A Cevicheria. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,076 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Portugal and your fun memories in Lisbon.

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