Cheap 3-Day Germany Road Trip in Dortmund

Your exciting road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Dortmund, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Dortmund and begin your adventure in Germany.

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

A trip to the amazing Hörde will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating ortsteil that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 693 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 Dortmund. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Namu. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is 60 Seconds to Napoli. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,208 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 Zum Alten Markt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,074 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Steakhouse Rodizio is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,082 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Dortmund we recommend is The ASH Dortmund, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,283 customers.

Strobels Dortmund is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,913 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2 of your exciting, laid-back road trip across Germany is proof that there's more to the city of Cologne than meets the eye. Today's agenda is to explore Cologne and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Dortmund.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Cologne Chocolate Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from around 36,145 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Old Market. This spectacular must-see tourist destination and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,654 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Cologne Cathedral during a vacation in Cologne. This well-known catholic cathedral and marvelous attraction hosts 5,000,000 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Cologne Cathedral has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 68,667 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Germany is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Cologne Zoological Garden. This popular place of interest in Cologne is a valued zoo that has a rating of 4.4 out of a 5-star rating from 29,743 visitors.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Germany more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Cologne, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Dortmund for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Restaurant YUMINI is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,893 customers.

FOOD BROTHER is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Dortmund. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,283 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Pfefferkorn Dortmund Hoher Wall, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,934 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Dortmund, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Dortmund.

Wenkers am Markt is a fantastic bar many locals in Dortmund recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Tapas & More, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 964 customers.

Uncle Tom's is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Dortmund. Customers have rated the exciting Uncle Tom's an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 678 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Germany!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Germany as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Dortmund.

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 Germany.

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 Dortmund is the remarkable Westfalenpark. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,013 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Dortmund, consider a top-rated restaurant like Atlantico Café. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,477 customers.

Café Brasserie Lotte 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 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,295 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is KLUBHAUS1249. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,193 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Germany and your fun memories in Dortmund.

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