Cheap 4-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich traveling west to Geneva

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

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

A trip to the amazing Lindenhof will make your cheap holiday in Switzerland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,259 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 Zurich. An excellent example is the popular Weisses Rössli. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Switzerland is Zeughauskeller. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,976 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 Swiss Chuchi Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,383 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Dolder Grand is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,031 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 Zurich we recommend is Tibits, 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 2,746 customers.

Kennedy's Irish Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,395 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Switzerland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Zurich and end your day in the city of Geneva, 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 Zurich is the amazing Grossmünster. This travel destination is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,203 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Zürich Zoo. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,031 travelers, a visit to this well-known zoo and sightseeing spot in Zurich is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zurich is the outstanding Swiss National Museum. This organization has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,999 visitors.

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

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Geneva is Auberge de Savièse. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,055 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Geneva, Oh Martine! 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 654 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Café du Soleil. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Geneva enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,890 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Geneva’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Switzerland. For example, you can visit Beau-Rivage Genève. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,169 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Demi Lune Café. This popular bar in Geneva has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 968 bar-goers.

You can also go to Le Kraken as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Le Kraken is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 898 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Switzerland offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Geneva and the enchanting Neuhausen, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Geneva and end the day in Neuhausen, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Geneva is the magnificent The Geneva Water Fountain. Around 16,221 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Jardin Anglais on this leg of your self-drive tour in Switzerland. This attraction is a well-known urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 17,964 travelers.

The remarkable L'horloge fleurie is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Switzerland. This attraction, an amazing floral clock, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,421 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Rhine Falls. This popular site is a valued waterfall in Neuhausen and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 69,929 visitors.

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

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

Babu's is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,949 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Zurich is Café Bar ODEON, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 customers.

Oliver Twist offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Zurich. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,495 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 Zurich’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

El Lokal is an excellent example of a great bar in Zurich offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Markthalle, another of locals’ go-to bars in Zurich. Markthalle is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,771 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Rimini Bar is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Zurich. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 1,417 bar-goers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Switzerland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Zurich.

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 Switzerland.

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 Zurich is the remarkable Botanical Garden. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,132 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Zurich, consider a top-rated restaurant like Cantinetta Antinori. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

Kafi Dihei 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 1,129 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Viadukt. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Switzerland and your fun memories in Zurich.

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