The open road…coastal views…mountains…delicious flavours and sumptuous cuisine…all without breaking the bank. Surely that’s not possible?
A road trip is an unforgettable way to see a new country and sample the best food along the way and if you can stick within your budget, what a way to explore.
Pack your bags for two weeks and travel abroad, as Skyscanner has found the most affordable road trips that both your wallet and your stomach will thank you for. Let’s go!
Southern Coastal Loop Road Trip
The winner is in - the cheapest road trip destination is Australia and here’s what you can see:
You’ll start your road trip of a lifetime in super cool Melbourne for coffee, hipster cafes and indoor markets before heading 100 km to Torquay for the start of the Great Ocean Road coastal drive.
Enjoy some fish and chips on the beach and jump in your hire car for the 40 km drive to Lorne for fresh calamari and surf beaches. You’ll love the coastal scenes and wild beaches along the 30 km journey to Apollo Bay and the fresh seafood that awaits you will be a highlight of your trip.
It’s then on to Wattle Hill (50 km) for some super fresh fruit picked that day.
Malta
With around 219 km of coastline, this island in the Mediterranean may be small, but it definitely has a lot to offer.
Its beaches are incredible, it’s home to a fortified medieval town (Mdina) and is packed with historic sights and megalithic temples. Don’t miss Hal Saflieni Hypogeum – a subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers dating to around 4000 BC.
Foodwise, tuck into pastizz (a delicious savoury pastry) and if you’re brave enough try stuffat tal-fenek (rabbit stew).
Cyprus
With roughly 640 km of coastline, you can see pretty much everything in Cyprus on a two-week road trip. On your Cypriot odyssey road trip, discover the sights and sounds of Nicosia, head up into the Troodos Mountains and party in Ayia Napa and don’t forget to hit the beach too.
During your time in Cyprus, you’ll taste the best halloumi you’ve ever eaten, sample some sumptuous souvlaki and sit down for traditional meze.
Greece
With more than 13,000 km of coastline and thousands of islands dotted in the Aegean and Ionian Seas (many accessible by car ferry), Greece is a traveller’s dream.
Athens and its historic and ancient sights – like the Acropolis and Parthenon – are calling. Olympia is a history buff’s playground, while Thessaloniki promises a dive into the lives of the Romans.
On your Greek odyssey road trip enjoy dishes including spanakopita, souvlaki and moussaka.
Slovenia
While Slovenia might not be top of your holiday agenda, it really should be. This country in Central Europe is one of the prettiest in the entire continent and is ripe for a road trip - Lake Bled is the star of the show.
Located in the Julian Alps, this green-blue lake is fed by hot springs and is a sight to behold. On your Slovenian road trip, don’t miss the beautiful Triglav National Park and Lake Bohinj.
Fuel yourself with burek, a flaky filo pastry with a delicious meat filling.
