Cheap 5-Day Germany Road Trip from Berlin traveling south to Dresden

Your exciting road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Berlin, where you'll stay for 3 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 Brandenburg Gate will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 160,469 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 A Mano. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,451 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is Restaurant Trattoria Portofino. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,371 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 Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,375 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

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!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Berlin, proving that cheap holidays in Germany can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Berlin Zoological Garden. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 62,430 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Siegessäule. This popular place of interest is a stunning victory column that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,973 visitors.

To make your trip to Berlin more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Großer Tiergarten. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 23,234 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Großer Tiergarten is often mentioned in Germany road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This holocaust memorial and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 45,023 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Potsdamer Platz. More than 59,527 visitors have rated this square and tourist destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Berlin does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Berlin on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Germany.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Germany, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN, one of the best restaurants in Berlin. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,116 reviews.

You can also check out NENI Berlin. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,628 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Delhi 6 Restaurant - Berlin. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,923 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Berlin.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Berlin for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Zur Gerichtslaube and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,868 customers.

KASCHK by BRLO is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,635 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Berlin.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Berlin!

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 Berlin and end your day in the city of Dresden, 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 Berlin Cathedral. This travel destination is a lutheran cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,783 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Berlin Wall Memorial. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,682 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Berlin is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Berlin is the outstanding Alexanderplatz. This square has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 210,891 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular East Side Gallery. This attraction, an amazing art museum, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 53,098 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Treptower Park. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,633 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 Dresden. Dresden 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 Dresden that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Dresden is Kutscherschänke - Uriges Wirtshaus. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,669 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Dresden, Schwerelos – Das Achterbahn-Restaurant is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 7,313 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Sophienkeller im Taschenbergpalais. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Dresden enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,294 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dresden’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Lloyd’s Café & Bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,382 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt. This popular bar in Dresden has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,391 bar-goers.

You can also go to Restaurant Carolaschlösschen Dresden as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Restaurant Carolaschlösschen Dresden is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 4,533 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 4 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 Dresden 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 Dresden is the amazing Zwinger. This travel destination is a palace that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,025 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Semperoper. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,463 travelers, a visit to this well-known opera house and sightseeing spot in Dresden is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Dresden is the outstanding Church of Our Lady. This church building has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 29,743 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Brühl's Terrace. This attraction, an amazing tourist attraction, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,513 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic The Grand Garden of Dresden. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,683 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.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Berlin is Café Anna Blume. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,328 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Berlin, Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,263 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Berlin enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,238 customers.

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 Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Mikkeller Berlin. This popular bar in Berlin has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,202 bar-goers.

You can also go to Train Cocktailbar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Train Cocktailbar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,196 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Germany as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 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.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Berlin is the remarkable Checkpoint Charlie. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 81,962 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Berlin, consider a top-rated restaurant like SOY. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,248 customers.

Gasthaus Krombach 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 2,002 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Byblos Restaurant Berlin. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,453 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Germany and your fun memories in Berlin.

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!