Cheap 5-Day Spain Road Trip from Madrid to Avila

Your exciting road trip through Spain starts when you reach the incredible city of Madrid, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Madrid and begin your adventure in Spain.

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

A trip to the amazing plaza de España will make your cheap holiday in Spain truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 98,199 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 Madrid. An excellent example is the popular Coque. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Spain is El Social. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 944 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 Sobrino de Botín. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8,311 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Salmon Guru is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,802 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 Madrid we recommend is El miniBAR, 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 4,297 customers.

Areia is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,973 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

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

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This attraction is an association football venue that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 120,158 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Crystal Palace. This popular place of interest is a stunning building that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 39,270 visitors.

To make your trip to Madrid more memorable, spend time at the fascinating El Retiro Park. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 162,386 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic El Retiro Park is often mentioned in Spain road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Museo del Prado is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This art museum and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 98,929 reviews, with a recently recorded annual visit of 3,497,345 people.

Your discovery of Madrid does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Madrid 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, Spain.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Spain, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at La Mi Venta, one of the best restaurants in Madrid. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,658 reviews.

Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Madrid for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,124 customers.

Lambuzo 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,622 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Sambhad cocktail bar terraza. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Madrid.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Madrid and end your day in the city of Avila, 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 Madrid is the amazing Main Square. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152,388 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Market of San Miguel. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 106,296 travelers, a visit to this well-known building and sightseeing spot in Madrid is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Madrid is the outstanding Royal Palace of Madrid. This royal palace has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 77,471 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Temple of Debod. This attraction, an amazing egyptian temple, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 44,446 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. This art museum is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 46,855 visitors from all over the globe.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Avila is Restaurante Bococo. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,809 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Avila, Los Candiles is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,932 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurante Siglodoce. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Avila enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,153 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Avila’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Soul Kitchen. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,211 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Gloria Bendita. This popular bar in Avila has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,196 bar-goers.

You can also go to Taberna De Los Verdugo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Taberna De Los Verdugo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 776 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Segovia and end your day in the city of Madrid, 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 Segovia is the amazing Walls of Ávila. This travel destination is a city walls that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,534 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ávila Cathedral. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,100 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Segovia is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Segovia is the outstanding Cuatro Postes Lookout - Viewpoint of Ávila. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,843 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Madrid is Arrabal Madrid. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,924 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Madrid, Asador Real 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 1,789 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurante Alabaster. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Madrid enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,156 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Madrid’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Del Diego Cocktail Bar. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,245 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Baton Rouge Cocktail Bar. This popular bar in Madrid has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 966 bar-goers.

You can also go to Harvey's Cocktail Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Harvey's Cocktail Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,137 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Spain as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Madrid.

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 Spain.

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 Madrid is the remarkable Puerta de Alcalá. This triumphal arch and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 43,833 visitors.

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