Cheap 5-Day Germany Road Trip from Frankfurt to Mainz and surrounding area

Your exciting road trip through Germany starts when you reach the incredible city of Frankfurt, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Frankfurt and begin your adventure in Germany.

Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Alte Oper 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 13,371 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 Frankfurt. An excellent example is the popular Im Herzen Afrikas. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,979 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is Kiwi’s - Café, Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,500 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 Der Fette Bulle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,097 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

O'reilly's Irish pubs is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 4,367 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Frankfurt we recommend is Oosten, 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 4,068 customers.

Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,956 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 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 Frankfurt, proving that cheap holidays in Germany can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Zoo Frankfurt. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 22,563 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Städel Museum. This popular place of interest is a stunning art museum that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,294 visitors.

To make your trip to Frankfurt more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Senckenberg Museum. This well-known natural history museum attracts up to 620,000 people each year. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,412 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Senckenberg Museum is often mentioned in Germany road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Palmengarten is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This botanical garden and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 19,050 reviews.

Your discovery of Frankfurt does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Frankfurt 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 Restaurant Klosterhof, one of the best restaurants in Frankfurt. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,908 reviews.

You can also check out Gaststätte Atschel. 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Ebbelwoi Unser. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,355 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Frankfurt.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Frankfurt for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Maincafé and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,409 customers.

SenSaSion Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt 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 4.8 out of 5 stars by 400 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Gleis 25. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 503 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Frankfurt.

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

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 Frankfurt and end your day in the city of Mainz, 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 Frankfurt is the amazing Römer. This travel destination is a rathau that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,041 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Frankfurt Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,831 travelers, a visit to this well-known church building and sightseeing spot in Frankfurt is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Frankfurt is the outstanding Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt. This art museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,982 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Römerberg. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 24,391 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Iron Footbridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,044 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 Mainz. Mainz 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 Mainz that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Mainz is Kamin - Flammkuchen Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,755 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Mainz, Steakhaus El Chico is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,212 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is El Burro. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Mainz enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,168 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Mainz’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Rheinstrand Mainz. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,360 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Stadtbalkon. This popular bar in Mainz has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,415 bar-goers.

You can also go to Sixties as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Sixties is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 987 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 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 Mainz and end your day in the city of Frankfurt, 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 Mainz is the amazing Mainz Cathedral. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,183 visitors.

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 Frankfurt. Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Frankfurt is Mainkai Café. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,040 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Frankfurt, Zum Gemalten Haus 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 2,641 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is African Queen Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Frankfurt enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,731 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Frankfurt’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Cafe & Bar Celona Frankfurt. Rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,183 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Chicago Meatpackers. This popular bar in Frankfurt has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,198 bar-goers.

You can also go to Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central (former Flemings Express Frankfurt) as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central (former Flemings Express Frankfurt) is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,883 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 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 Frankfurt.

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 Frankfurt is the remarkable Nizza. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,190 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Frankfurt, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ariston Restaurant. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,794 customers.

Römer Pils Brunnen 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,818 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Zeil Kitchen | Vegan Restaurant, Cafe, Catering & Eventlocation in Frankfurt am Main. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,926 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Germany and your fun memories in Frankfurt.

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