Cheap 4-Day Germany Road Trip from Berlin traveling north to Rostock

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

Berlin 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 Berlin and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Brandenburg Gate will make your cheap holiday in Germany truly special. This attraction is a fascinating triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 160,469 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 Berlin. An excellent example is the popular A Mano. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,451 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is Restaurant Trattoria Portofino. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,371 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 Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,375 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

LIMONADIER Cocktailbar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 902 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 Berlin we recommend is Restaurant Maximilians Berlin, 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 6,853 customers.

BrewDog Berlin Mitte is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,557 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 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 Berlin and end your day in the city of Rostock, 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 Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This travel destination is a holocaust memorial that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 45,023 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Potsdamer Platz. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 59,527 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 Zoological Garden. This zoo has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 62,430 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Alexanderplatz. This attraction, an amazing square, has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 210,891 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic East Side Gallery. This art museum is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 53,098 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 Rostock. Rostock 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 Rostock that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Rostock is L'Osteria Rostock. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,671 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Rostock, Old Western is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,269 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is BLOCK HOUSE Rostock. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Rostock enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,027 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Rostock’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Strandoase. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,119 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Restaurant Käthe. This popular bar in Rostock has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 677 bar-goers.

You can also go to Likörfabrik as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Likörfabrik is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,235 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!

Day 3 of your road trip across Germany offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Rostock and the enchanting Kühlungsborn, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Rostock and end the day in Kühlungsborn, 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 Rostock is the magnificent Rostock Zoo. Around 15,332 visitors have rated this excellent zoo and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Warnemünde lighthouse on this leg of your self-drive tour in Germany. This attraction is a well-known museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 13,521 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Kühlungsborn Pier. This popular site is a valued pier in Kühlungsborn and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,613 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.

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

YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN 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 3,116 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Berlin is NENI Berlin, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,628 customers.

Delhi 6 Restaurant - Berlin offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Berlin. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,923 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 Berlin’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Zur Gerichtslaube is an excellent example of a great bar in Berlin offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,868 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at KASCHK by BRLO, another of locals’ go-to bars in Berlin. KASCHK by BRLO is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,635 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Berlin. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 1,661 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 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Berlin.

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 Berlin is the remarkable Checkpoint Charlie. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 81,962 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Berlin, consider a top-rated restaurant like Café Anna Blume. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,328 customers.

Nante-Eck | Restaurant Berlin Mitte 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 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,263 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Alt-Berliner Wirtshaus. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,238 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Germany and your fun memories in Berlin.

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