Cheap 5-Day Sweden Road Trip from Stockholm traveling south to Linköping and Västervik

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

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

A trip to the amazing Kungsträdgården will make your cheap holiday in Sweden truly special. This attraction is a fascinating urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25,398 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 Stockholm. An excellent example is the popular Stockholms Gästabud. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,901 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Sweden is Akkurat - Restaurang Södermalm. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,690 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 Barrels. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,495 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Pub Anchor is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,371 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Stockholm we recommend is Hotel Rival, 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 2,759 customers.

Stampen is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,511 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 Sweden!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Sweden, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Stockholm and end your day in the city of Linköping, 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 Stockholm is the amazing Stockholm Palace. This travel destination is a royal palace that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,892 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Vasa Museum. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,468 travelers, a visit to this well-known maritime museum and sightseeing spot in Stockholm is likely to make your vacation in Sweden even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 1,220,429 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Stockholm is the outstanding Open-air museum Skansen. This open-air museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 29,644 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Sweden, drop by the popular Rålambshovsparken. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,020 travelers.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Linköping is Backen Ölcafé. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 538 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Linköping, De Klomp 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 1,059 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Stångs Magasin. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Linköping enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 832 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Linköping’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit Mocca deli Linköping. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 765 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Strandgatan två. This popular bar in Linköping has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,382 bar-goers.

You can also go to Cioccolata Bistro as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Cioccolata Bistro is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,174 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Sweden, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Gibberyd and end your day in the city of Västervik, 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 Gibberyd is the amazing Katthult. This travel destination is a fictional farm that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,187 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Västervik is Rågö Skärgårdsby och Naturreservat. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 130 customers.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Västervik enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Västervik’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden.

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

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Sweden, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Norrköping and end your day in the city of Stockholm, 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 Norrköping is the amazing Norrköping's Museum of Art. This travel destination is a book store that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 413 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Visualization Center C. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,072 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Norrköping is likely to make your vacation in Sweden even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Norrköping is the outstanding Folkparken, outdoor gym. This outdoor gym has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,038 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Stockholm is Östermalms saluhall. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,416 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Stockholm, Restaurant Pelikan is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,836 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Rolfs Kök. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Stockholm enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,344 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Stockholm’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Sweden. For example, you can visit Wirströms Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,626 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Pharmarium. This popular bar in Stockholm has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,285 bar-goers.

You can also go to Nomad as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Nomad is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,155 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 Sweden!

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

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 Sweden.

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 Stockholm is the remarkable Humlegården. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,990 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Stockholm, consider a top-rated restaurant like Café Schweizer. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,153 customers.

Restaurang Hantverket 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,768 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Restaurang Prinsen. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,112 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Sweden and your fun memories in Stockholm.

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