Cheap 5-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich to Lausanne and Lucerne

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 Lausanne, 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 Opera House. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,119 travelers, a visit to this well-known opera house and sightseeing spot in Zurich is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zurich is the outstanding Chinagarten Zürich. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,297 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Switzerland, drop by the popular Zürich Zoo. This attraction, an amazing zoo, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,031 travelers.

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 Lausanne. Lausanne 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 Lausanne that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lausanne is Beau-Rivage Palace. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,230 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lausanne, Holy Cow! 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 2,760 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Inglewood Saint-Laurent. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lausanne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,195 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lausanne’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Switzerland. For example, you can visit The Great Escape. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,559 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is King Size Pub. This popular bar in Lausanne has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,356 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bleu Lézard as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bleu Lézard is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,546 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!

On day 3 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 Geneva and end your day in the city of Lucerne, 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 Geneva is the amazing Bains des Pâquis. This travel destination is a public bath that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,124 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Jardin Anglais. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,964 travelers, a visit to this well-known urban park and sightseeing spot in Geneva is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Geneva is the outstanding The Geneva Water Fountain. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 16,221 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Switzerland, drop by the popular L'horloge fleurie. This attraction, an amazing floral clock, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,421 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Broken Chair. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,375 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Lucerne. Lucerne 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 Lucerne that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Lucerne is Grottino 1313. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 624 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lucerne, Mill'Feuille 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 1,538 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is tibits Luzern. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lucerne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,445 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Lucerne’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Switzerland. For example, you can visit Bierliebe & Friends. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 680 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Suite small plates & cocktails. This popular bar in Lucerne has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,046 bar-goers.

You can also go to Shamrock Irish Pub as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Shamrock Irish Pub is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 833 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 Switzerland!

Day 4 of your self-drive vacation in Switzerland gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Lucerne and end your day in the city of Neuhausen.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Zurich 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 Switzerland.

While you’re in Lucerne, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. The fantastic Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne is a popular wooden bridge and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,021 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Chapel Bridge, a well-known best-rated sightseeing destination in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.7 out of a 5 star-rating from 29,664 travelers.

The top-rated Lion Monument Lucerne is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular sculpture and destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 19,987 travelers.

Continue your adventure-filled road trip vacation at the remarkable Swiss Museum of Transport. Attracting over 562,605 visitors a year, it's clear that Swiss Museum of Transport is one of the top sights in Lucerne. This attraction is an outstanding technology museum that is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,371 visitors.

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

Make Rhine Falls your first stop. This popular waterfall among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 69,929 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Switzerland. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Switzerland and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Zurich. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Zurich, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Babu's, one of the best restaurants in Zurich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,949 customers.

Café Bar ODEON is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Café Bar ODEON is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,374 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Oliver Twist, another well-loved restaurant in Zurich. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,495 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Switzerland.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Zurich, El Lokal. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,127 bar goers.

Markthalle is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Zurich, with its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,771 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Rimini Bar, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Switzerland. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Switzerland!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Switzerland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 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!