Cheap 5-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Zurich traveling south to Lausanne and Sion
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Bring out the adventurer in you and embark on an exciting 5-day road trip through Switzerland! Travel to Zurich, Lausanne, and Sion with this cheap holiday package!
Explore Switzerland for less with this 5-day self-drive package. We'll introduce you to many famous and affordable vacation spots in the country. See the stunning Lindenhof, the captivating Zürich Zoo, and marvel at the uniqueness of each attraction. Dine with locals at popular restaurants and bars across Switzerland and get a taste of the people’s hospitality and authentic food. Lastly, this travel plan allows you to stay and feel comfortable at a top-rated budget hotel for 2 nights in Zurich, 1 night in Lausanne, and 1 night in Sion.
This customizable and cheap Switzerland travel package promises non-stop adventure. We'll help you have an unforgettable road trip experience in Switzerland at the lowest price!
On arrival in Zurich, you'll pick up your rental vehicle. From there, you'll begin your journey to the best and cheapest places to travel to in Switzerland. Explore the magnificent The Geneva Water Fountain to see its unique features. Visit the fascinating Jardin Anglais and take in its distinct atmosphere. Switzerland offers a wealth of world-class natural and scenic beauty you wouldn't want to miss!
During your journey, you'll have the pleasure of staying at top-rated budget accommodations, each selected for their exceptional value, comfort, and positive guest reviews. Each stop along your carefully planned route has been chosen to enhance your travel experience, offering you a blend of convenience, comfort, and a touch of local culture, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of adventures.
Choosing the handpicked recommendations gives you easy access to popular places of interest in Switzerland. With accommodation conveniently located in a downtown area, you can explore its surroundings at your leisure. Here, you can sample the country’s culinary delicacies and buy keepsakes of your travels in Switzerland.
This cheap holiday package will bring you close to many picture-perfect destinations in Switzerland, like the stunning Chillon Castle. You'll visit the incredible Chapel Bridge to make lasting memories. You'll also have the chance to admire the outstanding Lion Monument Lucerne up close.
Your camera will be full of memories you can share with friends and family or on social media. By the end of your 5-day road trip, you'll leave Switzerland happy and inspired to go on another unique and budget-friendly adventure.
This affordable holiday package includes everything you need for a fantastic 5-day vacation in Switzerland. We'll offer you cheap flights and arrange your hotel reservations for 4 nights. We'll also provide you with the best budget rental car in Switzerland with CDW insurance.
You can customize your Switzerland travel plan for a more personalized holiday experience. Choose from popular and competitively-priced tours and tickets in Switzerland and add your picks to your itinerary. For example, get cheap tour tickets to uncover the stories behind Switzerland’s famous sights. Or, try out some of the most fantastic excursions There’s no better way to add more culture and inspiration to your trip!
Booking this cheap holiday package in Switzerland offers you many perks. You'll get 24/7 travel support. In addition, you'll have access to a step-by-step guide in our mobile app. Here you'll find all your travel documents organized in one place.
So what are you waiting for? Enjoy a hassle-free vacation in Switzerland with this cheap holiday deal! The best and most affordable tours to Switzerland fill up fast, so book your adventure today!
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Day 1 – Zurich - arrival day
Day 1 – Zurich - arrival day
- Zürich - Arrival day
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- Lindenhof
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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!
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Day 2 – Zurich and Lausanne
Day 2 – Zurich and Lausanne
- Zürich
- Lausanne
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Drive 242 km, 3 hours 13 min
- Grossmünster
- Zürich Opera House
- Chinagarten Zürich
- Zürich Zoo
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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!
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Day 3 – Veytaux and Sion
Day 3 – Veytaux and Sion
- Geneva
- Wallis
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Drive 232 km, 2 hours 53 min
- Jardin Anglais
- The Geneva Water Fountain
- L'horloge fleurie
- Bains des Pâquis
- Chillon Castle
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Day 3 of your road trip across Switzerland offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Geneva and the enchanting Veytaux, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Geneva and end the day in Veytaux, 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 Jardin Anglais. Around 17,964 visitors have rated this excellent urban park and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
We also recommend you explore the amazing The Geneva Water Fountain on this leg of your self-drive tour in Switzerland. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 16,221 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.
Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Bains des Pâquis. This public bath and well-loved attraction in Geneva is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,124 visitors.
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 Veytaux.
Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Chillon Castle. This popular site is a valued museum in Veytaux and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,098 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.
Sion 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 Sion offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Switzerland.
Ferme Asile is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 507 diners.
Another popular eating spot in Sion is Brasserie du Grand Pont, 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 1,135 customers.
Pizzeria Pont du Rhône offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Sion. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,154 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 Sion’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.
Luigia is an excellent example of a great bar in Sion offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.
You can also hang out and have a drink at L' AMBASSADE, another of locals’ go-to bars in Sion. L' AMBASSADE is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 161 customers having rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
La Matriochka Café is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Sion. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 144 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!
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Day 4 – Lucerne and Zurich
Day 4 – Lucerne and Zurich
- Lucerne
- Zürich
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Drive 322 km, 3 hours 50 min
- Swiss Museum of Transport
- Lion Monument
- Chapel Bridge
- Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne
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On day 4 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 Lucerne and end your day in the city of Zurich, 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 Lucerne is the amazing Swiss Museum of Transport. This travel destination is a technology museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,371 visitors. Up to 562,605 people visit this attraction yearly, so don't miss this opportunity to see the wonderful Swiss Museum of Transport with your own eyes.
This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Lion Monument Lucerne. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,987 travelers, a visit to this well-known sculpture and sightseeing spot in Lucerne is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.
Another unforgettable sight in Lucerne is the outstanding Chapel Bridge. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 29,664 visitors. In a single year, approximately 562,605 travelers include the unforgettable Chapel Bridge in their road trip and sightseeing itineraries.
To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Switzerland, drop by the popular Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. This attraction, an amazing wooden bridge, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,021 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 Zurich. Zurich 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 Zurich that offer delicious food to help keep you going.
One restaurant we recommend you try in Zurich is Babu's. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,949 customers.
When talking about the best restaurants in Zurich, Café Bar ODEON is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,374 diners.
Another restaurant worth trying is Oliver Twist. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Zurich enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,495 customers.
As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zurich’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Switzerland. For example, you can visit El Lokal. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,127 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.
Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Markthalle. This popular bar in Zurich has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,771 bar-goers.
You can also go to Rimini Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Rimini Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,417 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 Switzerland!
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Day 5 – Zurich - departure day
Day 5 – Zurich - departure day
- Zürich - Departure day
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- Botanical Garden
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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!
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