Cheap 10-Day North Macedonia Road Trip from Skopje traveling west to Ohrid

Your exciting road trip through North Macedonia starts when you reach the incredible city of Skopje, where you'll stay for 7 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Skopje and begin your adventure in North Macedonia.

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

A trip to the amazing Stone Bridge in Skopje will make your cheap holiday in North Macedonia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating footbridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,846 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 Skopje. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Skopski Merak. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,862 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in North Macedonia is Pelister. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,679 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Badu bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,086 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 Skopje we recommend is St. Patrick, 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 2,104 customers.

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

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across North Macedonia is proof that there's more to the city of Skopje than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Skopje 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 6 nights left in Skopje.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Mother Theresa Memorial House. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from around 2,561 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Skopje Fortress. This spectacular archaeological site and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 1,809 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Museum of Contemporary Art during a vacation in Skopje. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Museum of Contemporary Art has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 540 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 North Macedonia more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Restaurant „Gino“ is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,901 customers.

Old City House is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Skopje. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

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

Amigos is a fantastic bar many locals in Skopje recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at The Gallery Café, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,212 customers.

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

You still have 5 nights 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 North Macedonia.

Today’s adventure starts in Bardovci. Bardovci is a popular cheap holiday destination in North Macedonia and the home of the wonderful Skopje Aqueduct. This amazing attraction is a bridge that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 287 visitors.

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

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurant Baba Cana. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,357 customers.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Skopje, Tribeca Restaurant & Bar. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 875 customers.

Bar „Longplej“ is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Skopje. This bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 682 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Skopje.

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

You still have 4 nights 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 North Macedonia.

Today’s adventure starts in Chair. Chair is a popular cheap holiday destination in North Macedonia and the home of the wonderful Kuršumli An. This amazing attraction is a caravanserai that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 234 visitors.

Another of the best places to visit in Chair is the fascinating Čifte Hammam. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this hammam and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,851 reviews.

To make your time in Chair more memorable, visit the incredible Old Bazaar. This well-known čaršija and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,269 visitors.

Make your road trip vacation in North Macedonia more memorable and epic without spending a fortune. Take advantage of the cheap holiday deals you'll find in North Macedonia 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 Skopje.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Skopje, Temov brewery. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 878 customers.

Tsentar Bar is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Skopje. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 875 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Skopje.

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

Day 5 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across North Macedonia is proof that there's more to the city of Tetovo than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Tetovo 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 3 nights left in Skopje.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Mountaineering Club Ljuboten. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 167 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Šarena Mosque. This spectacular mosque and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,153 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Arabati Baba Teḱe during a vacation in Tetovo. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Arabati Baba Teḱe has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 478 reviews.

This day of your road trip in North Macedonia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Ski resort „Popova Shapka“. This popular place of interest in Tetovo is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination that has a rating of 4.5 out of a 5-star rating from 1,929 visitors.

You’ll be making the most of your time in Tetovo when you include the fantastic Popova Šapka to your road trip itinerary. This local attraction is a captivating mountain with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 203 travelers.

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

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

Daily Food & Wine is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 984 customers.

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

Lounge bar „Bonimi“ is a fantastic bar many locals in Skopje recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Café Capri, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 646 customers.

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

Day 6 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across North Macedonia is proof that there's more to the city of Duf than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Duf 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 Skopje.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist. This incredible attraction is a place of worship that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from around 3,062 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Resort Mavrovo. This spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 852 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Natsionalen Park Mavrovo during a vacation in Duf. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Natsionalen Park Mavrovo has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,859 reviews.

This day of your road trip in North Macedonia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Duf Waterfall. This popular place of interest in Duf is a valued park that has a rating of 4.8 out of a 5-star rating from 271 visitors.

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

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

Vodenica Mulino is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 870 customers.

Matto Napoletano is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Skopje. 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 694 customers.

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

Van Gogh Bar is a fantastic bar many locals in Skopje recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Piazza Liberta, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 557 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip across North Macedonia offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Bitola and the enchanting Ohrid, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Bitola and end the day in Ohrid, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

Buckle up because day 7 of your affordable vacation in North Macedonia will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Bitola is the magnificent NI Institute and Museum Bitola. Around 2,219 visitors have rated this excellent museum and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Clock Tower, Bitola on this leg of your self-drive tour in North Macedonia. This attraction is a well-known best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 2,222 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Bitola, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Ohrid.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid. This popular site is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination in Ohrid and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,761 visitors.

Another must-visit in Ohrid is the spectacular Chinar Tree. This outstanding must-see tourist destination and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 2,301 travelers.

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

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

Leonardo Pizza is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,678 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Ohrid is Biljana's Springs Restaurant, 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 1,279 customers.

Pizza Nemo offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Ohrid. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 852 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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 Ohrid’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Cuba Libre Beach & Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Ohrid offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,497 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Irish Pub Dublin, another of locals’ go-to bars in Ohrid. Irish Pub Dublin is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,208 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Corner Bistro is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Ohrid. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 688 bar-goers.

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

Day 8 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across North Macedonia is proof that there's more to the city of Ohrid than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Ohrid 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 1 night left in Ohrid.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Church of Saint John the Theologian. This incredible attraction is a church that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 3,327 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Church of St. Sophia. This spectacular eastern orthodox church and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,164 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Museum „The Bay of Bones“ during a vacation in Ohrid. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Museum „The Bay of Bones“ has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 3,473 reviews.

This day of your road trip in North Macedonia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Monastery of Saint Naum. This popular place of interest in Ohrid is a valued monastery that has a rating of 4.8 out of a 5-star rating from 7,992 visitors.

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

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

Restaurant "Sv. Sofija" is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 836 customers.

Pizza Via Sacra is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Ohrid. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Panorama, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 599 reviews.

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

Le Petit Bistro Lihnidos is a fantastic bar many locals in Ohrid recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,400 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Irish Pub Five, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 413 customers.

Shilla - coffee & bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Ohrid. Customers have rated the exciting Shilla - coffee & bar an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 448 reviews.

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

Day 9 of your self-drive vacation in North Macedonia gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Skopje 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 North Macedonia.

The fantastic Aquarius Beach is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 529 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Vevčani Springs, a well-known spring in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 1,434 travelers.

Make Xhamia e Sahatit - Clock Mosque your first stop. This popular mosque among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 220 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Polog Region is the outstanding Petacko Vodice. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 140 visitors, this remarkable must-see tourist destination and attraction deserves a spot on your North Macedonia travel bucket list.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Skopje. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Skopje, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Skopje, Gluvo Kuche/Deaf Dog. 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 315 bar goers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to North Macedonia as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 10 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Skopje.

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 North Macedonia.

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 Skopje is the remarkable City Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,026 visitors.

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