Cheap 9-Day North Macedonia Road Trip from Skopje traveling west to Bitola

Your exciting road trip through North Macedonia starts when you reach the incredible city of Skopje, where you'll stay for 6 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.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Restaurant „Gino“. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,901 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

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.

Amigos is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,337 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 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 5 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 Church of St. Clement of Ohrid. This spectacular cathedral and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,607 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Skopje Fortress during a vacation in Skopje. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Skopje Fortress has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 1,809 reviews.

This day of your road trip in North Macedonia is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Museum of Contemporary Art. This popular place of interest in Skopje is a valued museum that has a rating of 4.3 out of a 5-star rating from 540 visitors.

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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.

Old City House 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 1,632 customers.

Restaurant Baba Cana 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,357 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.

The Gallery Café 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,212 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Tribeca Restaurant & Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 875 customers.

Bar „Longplej“ is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Skopje. Customers have rated the exciting Bar „Longplej“ an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 682 reviews.

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

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 Old Bazaar. This amazing attraction is a čaršija that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,269 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.

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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 Daily Food & Wine. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 984 customers.

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.

Locals also recommend Lounge bar „Bonimi“. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Skopje. Lounge bar „Bonimi“ has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

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 3 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 Polog Region. Polog Region is a popular cheap holiday destination in North Macedonia and the home of the wonderful Petacko Vodice. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 140 visitors.

Another of the best places to visit in Polog Region is the fascinating Xhamia e Sahatit - Clock Mosque. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this mosque and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 220 reviews.

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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 Vodenica Mulino. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

Matto Napoletano is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Skopje. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Skopje, Café Capri. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 646 customers.

Van Gogh Bar is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Skopje. This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 550 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Piazza Liberta. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Skopje. Piazza Liberta has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 557 customers.

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 2 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 top-tier point of interest 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 top-tier point of interest 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.

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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.

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

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.

Gluvo Kuche/Deaf Dog 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 315 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Chillin' Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 239 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across North Macedonia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Ohrid and end your day in the city of Bitola, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Ohrid is the amazing Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,761 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Church of Saint John the Theologian. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,327 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Ohrid is likely to make your vacation in North Macedonia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Ohrid is the outstanding Church of St. Sophia. This eastern orthodox church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,164 visitors.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bitola is Kus Kus. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 968 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bitola, Jagoda Meze Bar 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 812 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Lounge Bar Manaki. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bitola enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 551 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bitola’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in North Macedonia. For example, you can visit Bourbon Street. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 753 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Cafe Pajton. This popular bar in Bitola has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 635 bar-goers.

You can also go to Porta Jazz as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Porta Jazz is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 474 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 7 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 Bitola.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Old City Park. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 1,687 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Chinar Tree. This spectacular must-see tourist destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,301 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.

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

Korzo is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,000 customers.

Restoran Vavilon is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Bitola. 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 433 customers.

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

GT Caffe is a fantastic bar many locals in Bitola 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 665 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Bar Carsija, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 243 customers.

Pub Connect is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Bitola. Customers have rated the exciting Pub Connect an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 305 reviews.

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

Day 8 of your self-drive vacation in North Macedonia gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Bitola and end your day in the city of Duf.

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.

While you’re in Bitola, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Clock Tower, Bitola. The fantastic Clock Tower, Bitola is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,222 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible House of the Army, a well-known top-tier point of interest in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.8 out of a 5 star-rating from 265 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Bitola, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Duf.

Make Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist your first stop. This popular place of worship among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,062 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Duf is the outstanding Natsionalen Park Mavrovo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,859 visitors, this remarkable park 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.

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

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It’s soon time to say goodbye to North Macedonia as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 9 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!