5-Day Germany Road Trip from Mannheim to Mainz & Frankfurt

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Summary

Starts in
Mannheim
Ends in
Mannheim
Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
All year
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
Optional
Flights
Optional
Travel app
Fully customizable

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Germany.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Germany. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Mainz and 1 night in Frankfurt, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Germany. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Mainz and Frankfurt.

We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Germany you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Mannheim, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Germany, including the stunning Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Deutsches Eck.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the region of Mainz, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Best Western Hotel Trier City. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 5-star Hyatt Regency Mainz. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star the niu Mood. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Eltz Castle in the city of Mainz. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Geierlay Suspension Bridge and Porta Nigra.

From the spectacular Technic Museum Speyer in the city of Mainz to the unforgettable Speyer Cathedral in the city of Mainz, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through Germany.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Germany. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Germany.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Germany.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Germany has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Germany. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Germany extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Germany fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Germany today!

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Included

4 nights hotel
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Rhineland-Palatinate - state in GermanyRhineland-Palatinate
Frankfurt - city in GermanyFrankfurt

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Attractions

Städel MuseumStädel Museum
Eifelpark, Gondorf, Bitburger Land, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyEifelpark
Heidelberg ZooHeidelberg Zoo
Alte OperAlte Oper
Speyer Cathedral, Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySpeyer Cathedral
Gartenschau Kaiserslautern
Mainz CathedralMainz Cathedral
Technic Museum Speyer, Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyTechnic Museum Speyer
Porta NigraPorta Nigra
Geierlay Suspension Bridge, Sosberg, Zell (Mosel), Landkreis Cochem-Zell, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyGeierlay Suspension Bridge
Heidelberg Palace, Altstadt, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyHeidelberg Palace
Old Bridge Heidelberg, Neuenheim, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyOld Bridge Heidelberg
Neckarwiese, Neuenheim, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyNeckarwiese (Heidelberg)
Eltz CastleEltz Castle
Ehrenbreitstein FortressEhrenbreitstein Fortress
Deutsches EckDeutsches Eck
Römerberg, Altstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, GermanyRömerberg
Iron Footbridge
PalmengartenPalmengarten

Travel details

Travel dates
Sep 29 - Oct 3

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Day 1 in Mannheim and Rhineland-Palatinate - Arrival Day

Day 1

Day 1 in Mannheim and Rhineland-Palatinate - Arrival Day

  • Rhineland-Palatinate - Arrival Day
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  • Technic Museum Speyer
  • Porta Nigra
  • Geierlay Suspension Bridge
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Your amazing road trip adventure in Germany begins when you reach the incredible region of Rhineland-Palatinate. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate is the Schloss Lieser, Autograph Collection. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 660 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Wyndham Garden Lahnstein Koblenz. This hotel has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars by 2,091 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap apartment in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate is the Bremerhof. This 3-star apartment is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,264 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Rhineland-Palatinate has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate, Flieten Franz. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate is Berg Athos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

Locals recommend Altes Brauhaus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,349 customers.

Rhineland-Palatinate also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate is Altes Brauhaus. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,349 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate is Rheinstrand Mainz. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,360 customers.

Locals also enjoy Strandbar 443. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,932 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Germany!

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Day 2 in Heidelberg and Günzburg

Day 2

Day 2 in Heidelberg and Günzburg

  • Heidelberg
  • Munich
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  • Heidelberg Palace
  • Heidelberger Marktplatz
  • Old Bridge Heidelberg
  • Neckarwiese (Heidelberg)
  • Eltz Castle
  • Reichsburg Cochem
  • Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  • Deutsches Eck
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Heidelberg Palace, Heidelberger Marktplatz, Old Bridge Heidelberg, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Heidelberg is the amazing Heidelberg Palace. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 44,315 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Heidelberger Marktplatz. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,430 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Heidelberg is the outstanding Old Bridge Heidelberg.

Neckarwiese is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of Heidelberg. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,157 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Günzburg, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Günzburg is the 3-star Axxe Motel Leipheim Sud. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 3,509 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Vienna House Easy Guenzburg is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Günzburg. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 911 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Euro Hotel Gnzburg. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 602 guests.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!

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Day 3 in Munich and Günzburg

Day 3

Day 3 in Munich and Günzburg

  • Munich
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  • Allianz Arena
  • Marienplatz
  • Victuals Market
  • English Garden
  • Olympiapark
  • Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
  • Römerberg
  • Iron Footbridge
  • Palmengarten
  • More

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Munich. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Allianz Arena, Marienplatz, Victuals Market, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Munich is Allianz Arena. This incredible attraction is an association football venue and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 55,720 visitors.

Marienplatz is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Munich. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,720 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Munich is Victuals Market. This amazing attraction and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 51,795 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding English Garden. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,555 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Olympiapark München. This olympic park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 54,515 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Günzburg.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Germany!

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Day 4 in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate

Day 4

Day 4 in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate

  • Baden-Württemberg
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
  • Stuttgart
  • More
  • Europa-Park
  • Watertower of Mannheim
  • Schloßplatz
  • Silver Star
  • Technikmuseum Sinsheim
  • More

Day 4 of your road trip through Germany gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Baden-Württemberg is the amazing Europa-Park. As such, over 5,700,000 people visit Europa-Park yearly. This attraction is an amusement park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 136,605 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible water tower, Wasserturm Mannheim. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,794 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction. Approximately 5,700,000 travelers come to Baden-Württemberg every year to see the stunning Europa-Park with their own eyes.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Rhineland-Palatinate, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate is the 4-star Wyndham Garden Lahnstein Koblenz. This hotel has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars by 2,091 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Schloss Lieser, Autograph Collection is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 660 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap apartment, we recommend staying at the 3-star Bremerhof. This 3-star apartment has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,264 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try L'Osteria, one of the best restaurants in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,572 customers.

Locals also recommend El Burro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate. El Burro is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,168 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate is Zylinderhaus Museum für Oldtimer und Technik. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,222 customers.

After dinner, visit Stadtbalkon, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,415 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Stattstrand Koblenz. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

Alternatively, Irish Pub Koblenz is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Rhineland-Palatinate. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,130 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Germany!

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Day 5 in Rhineland-Palatinate and Mannheim - Departure Day

Day 5

Day 5 in Rhineland-Palatinate and Mannheim - Departure Day

  • Rhineland-Palatinate - Departure Day
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Day 5 of your road trip in Germany is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Rhineland-Palatinate before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Germany and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Germany!

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