Cheap One-Week Germany Road Trip from Leipzig to Hanover, Hamburg, and Berlin

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

Leipzig 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 Leipzig and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Marktplatz Leipzig will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,188 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 Leipzig. An excellent example is the popular Auerbachs Keller. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,899 customers.

HANS IM GLÜCK - LEIPZIG Augustusplatz is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 6,088 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig is the amazing St. Nicholas Church. This travel destination is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,842 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Leipzig Panometer. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,513 travelers, a visit to this well-known building and sightseeing spot in Leipzig is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Leipzig is the outstanding Monument to the Battle of the Nations. This heritage site has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 23,059 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Friedenspark. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,887 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 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.

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

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.

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 Hanover and the enchanting Heidekreis, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Hanover and end the day in Heidekreis, 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 Hanover is the magnificent Markthalle Hannover. Around 8,854 visitors have rated this excellent must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Herrenhausen Gardens on this leg of your self-drive tour in Germany. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 15,891 travelers.

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.

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 Berlin, 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 Hamburg is the amazing Planten un Blomen. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21,777 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Elbe Tunnel. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 34,402 travelers, a visit to this well-known road tunnel 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 Philharmonic Hall. This concert hall has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 76,719 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Miniatur Wunderland. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 86,083 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 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 5 of your road trip adventures in Germany, you’ll go deep into Berlin, 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 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 château, Charlottenburg Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25,430 visitors.

The famous Pergamon Museum is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible art museum and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,276 visitors. Up to 1,298,000 people visit the fantastic Pergamon Museum every year, so make sure to drop by today!

Berlin is also the home of the extraordinary Berlin Cathedral. Around 35,783 travelers have rated the spectacular Berlin Cathedral an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Alexanderplatz. With an impressive average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from a total of 210,891 reviews, a visit to this wonderful square 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!

Day 6’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 Wall Memorial. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 40,682 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This popular place of interest is a stunning holocaust memorial that boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 45,023 visitors.

To make your trip to Berlin more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Potsdamer Platz. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 59,527 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Potsdamer Platz is often mentioned in Germany road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Topography of Terror is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This military museum and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 36,144 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Checkpoint Charlie. More than 81,962 visitors have rated this must-see tourist destination and tourist destination an average of 4.1 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 Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte, one of the best restaurants in Berlin. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,263 reviews.

Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city.

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 Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,365 customers.

Mikkeller Berlin 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,202 customers.

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

Day 7 of your self-drive vacation in Germany gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Leipzig for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Germany.

While you’re in Berlin, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Brandenburg Gate. The fantastic Brandenburg Gate is a popular triumphal arch and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 160,469 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Großer Tiergarten, a well-known park in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.6 out of a 5 star-rating from 23,234 travelers.

The top-rated Siegessäule is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular victory column and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 25,973 travelers.

Make Sanssouci Park your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,576 visitors.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Germany. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Germany and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Leipzig. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Leipzig, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Alfa Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Leipzig. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,641 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Leipzig, Dhillons Irish Bar & Grill. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,583 bar goers.

Kildare City Pub is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Leipzig, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,059 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Germany. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Germany!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Germany as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 8 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Leipzig.

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 Leipzig is the remarkable Palmengarten. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,732 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Leipzig, consider a top-rated restaurant like Wenzel Leipzig. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,410 customers.

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