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

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

Hamburg 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 Hamburg and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Elbe Philharmonic Hall will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating concert hall that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 76,719 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 Hamburg. An excellent example is the popular estancia steaks. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,416 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is Hanoi Deli Rathaus. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Le Lion • Bar de Paris is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,224 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 Hamburg we recommend is The Chug Club, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 734 customers.

Skyline Bar 20up is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,995 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 Hamburg and end your day in the city of Dortmund, 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 Tunnel. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 travelers, a visit to this well-known road tunnel and sightseeing spot in Hamburg is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Hamburg is the outstanding St. Pauli Piers. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,228 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Stadtpark. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,328 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 Dortmund. Dortmund 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 Dortmund that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Dortmund is Restaurant Namu. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 892 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Dortmund, 60 Seconds to Napoli is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,208 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Zum Alten Markt. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Dortmund enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,074 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dortmund’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Strobels Dortmund. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,913 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

Day 3 of your road trip across Germany offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Düsseldorf and the enchanting North Rhine-Westphalia, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Düsseldorf and end the day in North Rhine-Westphalia, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Germany will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Düsseldorf is the magnificent Westfalenpark. Around 18,013 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Dortmund Zoo on this leg of your self-drive tour in Germany. This attraction is a well-known zoo that has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from around 15,297 travelers.

The remarkable Rombergpark Botanical Garden is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Germany. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,382 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Maximilianpark Hamm. This popular site is a valued amusement park in North Rhine-Westphalia and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,969 visitors.

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

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

Heimathafen is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,912 diners.

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 Hamburg’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

NAGEL Restaurant und Kneipe is an excellent example of a great bar in Hamburg offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,360 customers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Germany with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation 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 Hamburg.

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 Hamburg is the remarkable Planten un Blomen. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 21,777 visitors.

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