Cheap 7-Day Germany Road Trip from Dortmund to Brunswick, Berlin, and Hamburg

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

Dortmund 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 Dortmund and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Hörde will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating ortsteil that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 693 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 Dortmund. An excellent example is the popular Restaurant Namu. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is 60 Seconds to Napoli. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,208 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 Zum Alten Markt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,074 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Strobels Dortmund is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,913 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

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 Dortmund and end your day in the city of Brunswick, 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 Dortmund is the amazing German Football Museum. This travel destination is a sport museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,266 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Rombergpark Botanical Garden. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,382 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Dortmund is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

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

One restaurant we recommend you try in Brunswick is Steak House El Gaucho Inh. Eduard Varga. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,447 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Brunswick, Hanayuki Sushi 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 722 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Brunswick enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Brunswick’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Soldekk. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,308 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!

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 Potsdam and end your day in the city of Berlin, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Potsdam is the amazing Brunswick Palace. This travel destination is a château that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,653 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible ZOO BRAUNSCHWEIG "Noah's Ark" Uwe Wilhelm GmbH. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,044 travelers, a visit to this well-known zoo and sightseeing spot in Potsdam is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Potsdam is the outstanding Bürger Park. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,591 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 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 Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,375 customers.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Berlin enjoy dining at this restaurant.

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 LIMONADIER Cocktailbar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 902 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Maximilians Berlin. This popular bar in Berlin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,853 bar-goers.

You can also go to BrewDog Berlin Mitte as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular BrewDog Berlin Mitte is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 3,557 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 adventures in Germany, you’ll go deep into Berlin, where you'll stay for 1 night, 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 Berlin, and meet locals along the way!

Berlin 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 Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Berlin. This 5-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 7,317 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Berlin. IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 14,378 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Berlin should also consider Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz has been rated by 11,738 guests with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Berlin 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 Berlin the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding triumphal arch, Brandenburg Gate. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 160,469 visitors.

The famous Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible holocaust memorial and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 visitors.

Berlin is also the home of the extraordinary Potsdamer Platz. Around 59,527 travelers have rated the spectacular Potsdamer Platz an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Checkpoint Charlie. With an impressive average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from a total of 81,962 reviews, a visit to this wonderful best-rated sightseeing destination and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Berlin 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 Berlin.

Curious about the nightlife in Berlin? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Berlin after dinner. Locals recommend Zur Gerichtslaube, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

KASCHK by BRLO is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Germany. KASCHK by BRLO has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,635 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Berlin.

You might also want to cap the night off at Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe, a fascinating bar that 1,661 customers have rated 4.3 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

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

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 Berlin and end your day in the city of Hamburg, 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 Alexanderplatz. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 travelers, a visit to this well-known square and sightseeing spot in Berlin is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Berlin is the outstanding Berlin Wall Memorial. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,682 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 Hamburg. Hamburg 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 Hamburg that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Hamburg is estancia steaks. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,416 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Hamburg, Hanoi Deli Rathaus 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 1,380 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Hamburg enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Hamburg’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Le Lion • Bar de Paris. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,224 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Chug Club. This popular bar in Hamburg has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 734 bar-goers.

You can also go to Skyline Bar 20up as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Skyline Bar 20up is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,995 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 6 of your road trip across Germany offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Hamburg and the enchanting Münster, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Hamburg and end the day in Münster, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 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 Hamburg is the magnificent Planten un Blomen. Around 21,777 visitors have rated this excellent park and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Elbe Philharmonic Hall on this leg of your self-drive tour in Germany. This attraction is a well-known concert hall that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 76,719 travelers.

The remarkable Miniatur Wunderland is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Germany. This attraction, an amazing museum, is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 86,083 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Schlossplatz. This popular site is a valued park in Münster and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,344 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.

Dortmund 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 Dortmund offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Germany.

Restaurant YUMINI is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,893 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Dortmund is FOOD BROTHER, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,283 customers.

Pfefferkorn Dortmund Hoher Wall offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Dortmund. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,934 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 Dortmund’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Wenkers am Markt is an excellent example of a great bar in Dortmund offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,713 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Tapas & More, another of locals’ go-to bars in Dortmund. Tapas & More is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 964 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Uncle Tom's is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Dortmund. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 678 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Germany as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Dortmund.

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 Dortmund is the remarkable Westfalenpark. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,013 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Dortmund, consider a top-rated restaurant like Atlantico Café. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,477 customers.

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