Cheap 6-Day Wales Road Trip from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea and surrounding area

Your exciting road trip through Wales starts when you reach the incredible neighborhood of Cardiff, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Cardiff and begin your adventure in Wales.

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

A trip to the amazing SWALEC Stadium will make your cheap holiday in Wales truly special. This attraction is a fascinating sports venue that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,286 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 neighborhood.

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 Cardiff. An excellent example is the popular Cafe Citta. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Wales is Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the neighborhood's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful The Alchemist Cardiff. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,213 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

The Dead Canary is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 700 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 Cardiff we recommend is Old Arcade, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

Pasture Restaurant Cardiff is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 697 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in St Fagans, proving that cheap holidays in Wales can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary St Fagans National Museum of History. This attraction is an open-air museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,708 travelers. Every year, the wonderful St Fagans National Museum of History gets around 610,155 visitors from across the globe.

Your discovery of St Fagans does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about St Fagans on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Wales.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Wales, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Pettigrew Tea Rooms - Bute Park, one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 759 reviews.

You can also check out Bar 44 Cardiff. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 733 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Cardiff. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 774 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Cardiff.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Cardiff for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Kongs Cardiff and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 915 customers.

Elevens Bar And Grill is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 787 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Lab 22. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 493 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Cardiff.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Cardiff!

Day 3 of your self-drive vacation in Wales gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Cardiff and end your day in the city of Tintern.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Wales.

While you’re in Cardiff, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Cardiff Castle. The fantastic Cardiff Castle is a popular castle and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,028 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible National Museum Cardiff, a well-known museum building in the area. Receiving around 373,191 visitors each year, it’s safe to say that this attraction strikes the interest of people all over the world. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 8,751 travelers.

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

Make Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn your first stop. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,630 visitors.

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

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

This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals.

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

Day 4 of your road trip across Wales offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Abercanaid and the enchanting Park, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Abercanaid and end the day in Park, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 4 of your affordable vacation in Wales will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Abercanaid is the magnificent BikePark Wales. Around 2,688 visitors have rated this excellent cafe and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Abercanaid, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic neighborhood of Park.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery. This popular site is a valued museum in Park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,205 visitors.

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

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

Turtle Bay Swansea is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,808 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Swansea is Madeira Restaurante Swansea, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 856 customers.

Bouchon De Rossi offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Swansea. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 452 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 Swansea’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

No Sign Wine Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Swansea offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Steak By Night, another of locals’ go-to bars in Swansea. Steak By Night is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 423 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Popworld Swansea is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Swansea. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 300 bar-goers.

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

Day 5 of your self-drive vacation in Wales gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Rhossili and end your day in the neighborhood of Penllergaer.

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

While you’re in Rhossili, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing National Trust - Rhosili and South Gower Coast. The fantastic National Trust - Rhosili and South Gower Coast is a popular park and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 5,365 travelers.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Rhossili, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the neighborhood of Penllergaer.

Make Penllergaer Valley Woods your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,044 visitors.

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

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Cardiff. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Cardiff, 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 Mowgli Street Food, one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 573 customers.

Park Plaza Cardiff is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Park Plaza Cardiff is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,689 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at The Potted Pig, another well-loved restaurant in Cardiff. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 492 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Wales.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Cardiff, The Borough Arms. 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 802 bar goers.

Laguna Kitchen & Bar Cardiff is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Cardiff, with its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 348 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Pennyroyal, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 151 customers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Wales as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Cardiff.

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 Wales.

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 Cardiff is the remarkable Bute Park. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,423 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Cardiff, consider a top-rated restaurant like Servini's at The Summerhouse. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 403 customers.

The Prince of Wales - JD Wetherspoon 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 4.1 out of 5 stars from 6,543 customers.

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