Cheap 5-Day Germany Road Trip from Hanover to Bielefeld and Hamburg and surrounding area

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

Hanover 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 Hanover and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Masch Park will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,338 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 Hanover. An excellent example is the popular Meteora. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,756 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is Al-dar. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,837 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 Pier 51 Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,154 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Beef and Reef is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 816 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 Hanover we recommend is Bavarium Hannover, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,434 customers.

Dublin Inn is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,742 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 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 Hanover and end your day in the city of Bielefeld, 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 Hanover is the amazing Markthalle Hannover. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,854 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Hanover Fairground. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,707 travelers, a visit to this well-known performing arts center and sightseeing spot in Hanover is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Hanover is the outstanding Hanover Zoo. This zoo has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 26,506 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Berggarten. This attraction, an amazing botanical garden, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,252 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Herrenhausen Gardens. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,891 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 Bielefeld. Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bielefeld is Peppers. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,636 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bielefeld, GlückundSeligkeit is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,314 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Nichtschwimmer. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bielefeld enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,917 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bielefeld’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Jivino Enoteca. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 851 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is SUMO | Sushi • Grill • Bar. This popular bar in Bielefeld has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,153 bar-goers.

You can also go to New Orleans as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular New Orleans is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 903 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!

Day 3 of your road trip across Germany offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Bielefeld and the enchanting Munster, Lower Saxony, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Bielefeld and end the day in Munster, Lower Saxony, 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 Bielefeld is the magnificent Sparrenburg Castle. Around 7,892 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen on this leg of your self-drive tour in Germany. This attraction is a well-known zoo that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 13,461 travelers.

The remarkable Obersee is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Germany. This attraction, an amazing park, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,226 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Bielefeld, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Munster, Lower Saxony.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable German Tank Museum. This popular site is a valued military museum in Munster, Lower Saxony and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,419 visitors. Around 85,000 people travel to the city every year to see this wonderful local feature.

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.

Estancia steaks is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,416 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Hamburg is Hanoi Deli Rathaus, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,380 customers.

Brücke 10 offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Hamburg. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,069 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. 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.

Le Lion • Bar de Paris is an excellent example of a great bar in Hamburg offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at The Chug Club, another of locals’ go-to bars in Hamburg. The Chug Club is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 734 customers having rated it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Skyline Bar 20up is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Hamburg. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 2,995 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Germany with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation 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 Hamburg and end your day in the city of Hanover, 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 Hanover. Hanover 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 Hanover that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Hanover is BLOCK HOUSE Am Aegi. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,797 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Hanover, Broyhan Haus is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,679 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is BLOCK HOUSE Am Thielenplatz. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Hanover enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,505 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Hanover’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Teestübchen Café & Teehandel. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,361 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is 6 Sinne Sky Bar and Restaurant. This popular bar in Hanover has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,028 bar-goers.

You can also go to Cafe Mezzo as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Cafe Mezzo is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,998 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 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Hanover.

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 Hanover is the remarkable Eilenriede. This urban forest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,325 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Hanover, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ristorante Tesoro. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,174 customers.

Masa Restaurant 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 929 customers.

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