Cheap 3-Day Romania Road Trip in Bucharest

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

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

A trip to the amazing Cișmigiu Gardens will make your cheap holiday in Romania truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36,761 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 Bucharest. An excellent example is the popular Coftale Specialty Coffee Shop. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,705 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Romania is PAPILA. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 805 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 Caru' cu bere. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 30,392 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Origo is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 4,167 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Bucharest we recommend is QP Pub, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 921 customers.

Zeppelin Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 585 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Dumbrăveni, proving that cheap holidays in Romania can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Edenland Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,320 travelers.

Your discovery of Dumbrăveni does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Dumbrăveni on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Romania.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Romania, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Hanu' Berarilor Casa Oprea Soare, one of the best restaurants in Bucharest. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,370 reviews.

You can also check out Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,726 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Restaurant Pescăruș. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,758 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Bucharest.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Bucharest for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at 18Lounge and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,447 customers.

Nomad Skybar is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,882 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Shift. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,444 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Bucharest.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Bucharest!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Romania as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bucharest.

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 Romania.

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 Bucharest is the remarkable Romanian Athenaeum. This concert hall and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 13,801 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bucharest, consider a top-rated restaurant like Hanu' Berarilor Casa Elena Lupescu. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,626 customers.

Taverna Sârbului 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,735 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Excalibur. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,700 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Romania and your fun memories in Bucharest.

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