Cheap 4-Day Germany Road Trip from Berlin traveling west to Hamburg

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

Berlin 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 Berlin and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Checkpoint Charlie will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 81,962 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 Berlin. An excellent example is the popular Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,375 customers.

LIMONADIER Cocktailbar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 902 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 Berlin we recommend is Restaurant Maximilians Berlin, 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 6,853 customers.

BrewDog Berlin Mitte is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,557 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!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Germany, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Berlin and end your day in the city of Hamburg, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Berlin is the amazing Alexanderplatz. This travel destination is a square that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 travelers, a visit to this well-known holocaust memorial and sightseeing spot in Berlin is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Berlin is the outstanding Brandenburg Gate. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 160,469 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Potsdamer Platz. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 59,527 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Germany. To have the best affordable travel experience in Germany, 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 Germany unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Germany.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Hamburg. Hamburg is another cheap travel destination in Germany 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 Germany can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Hamburg that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Hamburg is estancia steaks. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,416 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Hamburg, Hanoi Deli Rathaus 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 1,380 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Hamburg enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Hamburg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Le Lion • Bar de Paris. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Chug Club. This popular bar in Hamburg has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 734 bar-goers.

You can also go to Skyline Bar 20up as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Skyline Bar 20up is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,995 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Germany, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Hamburg and end your day in the city of Berlin, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Hamburg is the amazing Miniatur Wunderland. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 86,083 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Elbe Philharmonic Hall. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 76,719 travelers, a visit to this well-known concert hall and sightseeing spot in Hamburg is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Hamburg is the outstanding Elbe Tunnel. This road tunnel has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,402 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Planten un Blomen. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Stadtpark. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,328 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Germany. To have the best affordable travel experience in Germany, 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 Germany unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Germany.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Berlin. Berlin is another cheap travel destination in Germany 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 Germany can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Berlin that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Berlin enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Berlin’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Zur Gerichtslaube. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is KASCHK by BRLO. This popular bar in Berlin has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,635 bar-goers.

You can also go to Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,661 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Germany as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Berlin.

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.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Berlin, consider a top-rated restaurant like Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,263 customers.

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