Cheap 7-Day Switzerland Road Trip Vacation from Zurich to Lucerne and Lausanne

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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,743 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.

Old Crow is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 935 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 Tales Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 628 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 Lucerne, where you'll stay for 2 nights. 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 Swiss National Museum. This travel destination is an organization that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,511 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Grossmünster. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,833 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Zurich is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zurich is the outstanding Zürich Opera House. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,390 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 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 Bierliebe & Friends. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 680 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lucerne, Grottino 1313 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 624 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Mill'Feuille. 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 1,538 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 Suite small plates & cocktails. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Shamrock Irish Pub. This popular bar in Lucerne has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 833 bar-goers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip adventures in Switzerland, you’ll go deep into Zurich, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Zurich, and meet locals along the way!

Zurich offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Grand National to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Zurich. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 569 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Zurich. AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 2,084 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Zurich should also consider Rebstock. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Rebstock has been rated by 2,520 guests with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Zurich offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Zurich the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding sculpture, Lion Monument Lucerne. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 18,935 visitors.

The famous Church of St. Leodegar is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible church building and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,527 visitors.

Zurich is also the home of the extraordinary Chapel Bridge. Around 28,159 travelers have rated the spectacular Chapel Bridge an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne. With an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from a total of 3,833 reviews, a visit to this wonderful wooden bridge and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Zurich prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Switzerland. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Zurich.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Zurich, tibits Luzern. Locals enjoy eating at tibits Luzern for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,445 diners.

Bolero serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,089 food lovers.

If you want more options, Suite small plates & cocktails is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Suite small plates & cocktails has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,046 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Zurich? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Zurich after dinner. Locals recommend Zur Werkstatt, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 501 customers.

Bar bei Miguel is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Switzerland. Bar bei Miguel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 207 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Zurich.

You might also want to cap the night off at Bar 59, a fascinating bar that 464 customers have rated 4.4 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Switzerland!

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 Zurich and end your day in the city of Lausanne, where you'll stay for 2 nights. 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 Bains des Pâquis. This travel destination is a public bath that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,686 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible The Geneva Water Fountain. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,645 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Zurich is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Zurich is the outstanding Jardin Anglais. This urban park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 17,315 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 10,847 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 The Great Escape. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,559 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Lausanne, Inglewood Saint-Laurent is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,195 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Pub Les Gosses du Québec. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Lausanne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,279 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 King Size Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,356 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

On day 5 of your road trip adventures in Switzerland, you’ll go deep into Zurich, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Zurich, and meet locals along the way!

Zurich offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Lausanne Palace Spa to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Zurich. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,361 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Aquatis. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Zurich. Aquatis has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 2,962 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Zurich should also consider Hotel Lausanne by Fassbind. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel Lausanne by Fassbind has been rated by 151 guests with an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Zurich offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Zurich the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding museum, The Olympic Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,959 visitors.

The famous Montbenon is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible square and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,537 visitors.

Zurich is also the home of the extraordinary Lausanne Cathedral. Around 5,461 travelers have rated the spectacular Lausanne Cathedral an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Zurich prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Switzerland. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Zurich.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Zurich, Le Ticino - Restaurant Lausanne. Locals enjoy eating at Le Ticino - Restaurant Lausanne for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,086 diners.

McCarthy's Irish Pub serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 food lovers.

Curious about the nightlife in Zurich? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Zurich after dinner. Locals recommend Eat Me Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Lausanne, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Barberousse Lausanne is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Switzerland. Barberousse Lausanne has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 607 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Zurich.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Switzerland!

Day 6 of your self-drive vacation in Switzerland gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

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 Zurich, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Chillon Castle. The fantastic Chillon Castle is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,926 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Les Bains de Lavey, a well-known spa in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.5 out of a 5 star-rating from 6,876 travelers.

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 Kennedy's Irish Pub, one of the best restaurants in Zurich. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,395 customers.

Markthalle is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Markthalle is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Cantinetta Antinori, another well-loved restaurant in Zurich. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 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, Rimini Bar. 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 bar goers.

Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 870 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 7 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 Arboretum Zürich. This arboretum and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,763 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Zurich, consider a top-rated restaurant like La Pasta. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

Yen's 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 786 customers.

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!