Cheap 6-Day Germany Road Trip from Cologne traveling east to Frankfurt

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

Cologne 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 Cologne and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Old Market will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,654 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 Cologne. An excellent example is the popular Bei Oma Kleinmann. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,597 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is Craftbeer Corner Coeln. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,165 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 Gruber's. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 625 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Toddy Tapper is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 590 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Cologne we recommend is Gaffel am Dom I Kölsches Brauhaus und Wirtshaus I Brauhaus Köln, 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 6,484 customers.

Gilden im Zims is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 5,823 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 Cologne and end your day in the city of Frankfurt, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Cologne is the amazing Cologne Chocolate Museum. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 36,145 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Cologne Cathedral. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 68,667 travelers, a visit to this well-known catholic cathedral and sightseeing spot in Cologne is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 5,000,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Cologne is the outstanding Cologne Zoological Garden. This zoo has an average rating of 4.4 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 Rheinpark. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,259 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 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 Im Herzen Afrikas. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,979 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Frankfurt, African Queen Restaurant 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 1,731 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Oosten. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Frankfurt enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,068 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 Kiwi’s - Café, Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,500 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Der Fette Bulle. This popular bar in Frankfurt has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,097 bar-goers.

You can also go to o'reilly's Irish pubs as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular o'reilly's Irish pubs is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 4,367 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!

On day 3 of your road trip adventures in Germany, you’ll go deep into Frankfurt, where you'll stay for 2 nights, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Frankfurt, and meet locals along the way!

Frankfurt offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Frankfurt Marriott Hotel to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Frankfurt. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 2,603 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Frankfurt. Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 7,261 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Frankfurt should also consider Premier Inn Frankfurt City Europaviertel. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Premier Inn Frankfurt City Europaviertel has been rated by 4,574 guests with an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Frankfurt offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Frankfurt the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding zoo, Zoo Frankfurt. This attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 22,226 visitors.

The famous Frankfurt Cathedral is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible church building and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,741 visitors.

Frankfurt is also the home of the extraordinary Römerberg. Around 24,079 travelers have rated the spectacular Römerberg an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Iron Footbridge. With an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from a total of 22,822 reviews, a visit to this wonderful must-see tourist destination and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Frankfurt prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Germany. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Frankfurt.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Frankfurt, Restaurant Klosterhof. Locals enjoy eating at Restaurant Klosterhof for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,908 diners.

Gaststätte Atschel serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,694 food lovers.

If you want more options, Ebbelwoi Unser is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Ebbelwoi Unser has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,355 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Frankfurt? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Frankfurt after dinner. Locals recommend Oosten, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,068 customers.

Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Germany. Bar Helium Frankfurt am Main has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,956 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Frankfurt.

You might also want to cap the night off at Maincafé, a fascinating bar that 1,409 customers have rated 4.4 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Germany!

Day 4’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 Palmengarten. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,771 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Alte Oper. This popular place of interest is a stunning concert hall that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,197 visitors.

To make your trip to Frankfurt more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Goethe House. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,930 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Goethe House is often mentioned in Germany road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Nizza is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This urban park and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,147 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Städel Museum. More than 9,148 visitors have rated this art museum and tourist destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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 Mainkai Café, one of the best restaurants in Frankfurt. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,040 reviews.

You can also check out Zum Gemalten Haus. 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 2,641 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Ariston Restaurant. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,794 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 Bananas Shisha Lounge and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 746 customers.

Champions 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 831 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit SenSaSion Bar & Restaurant Frankfurt. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 400 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 5 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 Nürburg and end your day in the city of Cologne, 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 Nürburg is the amazing Nürburgring. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,984 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 Cologne. Cologne 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 Cologne that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Cologne is Mongo's Restaurant Köln. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,294 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Cologne, Servus Colonia Alpina 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 2,757 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is The Little Steakhouse. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Cologne enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,631 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Cologne’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Gaststätte Lommerzheim. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,487 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant. This popular bar in Cologne has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,282 bar-goers.

You can also go to Jameson Pub Cologne as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Jameson Pub Cologne is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,308 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Germany as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 6 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Cologne.

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 Cologne is the remarkable Media Park Köln mbH. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,883 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Cologne, consider a top-rated restaurant like Hommage Café. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,630 customers.

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