Cheap 6-Day Germany Road Trip from Leipzig to Dresden 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 best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,350 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 Sakura Kaiten. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 879 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Germany is HANS IM GLÜCK - LEIPZIG Augustusplatz. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,088 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 Auerbachs Keller. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5,899 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Ratskeller der Stadt Leipzig GmbH is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 4,540 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Leipzig we recommend is Restaurant Cafe Madrid, 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 3,681 customers.

Killiwilly is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,397 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 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 Leipzig and end your day in the city of Dresden, 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 4,887 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Botanical Garden Leipzig. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,246 travelers, a visit to this well-known university 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 23,396 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Germany, drop by the popular Leipzig Panometer. This attraction, an amazing building, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,601 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 Dresden. Dresden 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 Dresden that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Dresden is HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,391 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Dresden, Kutscherschänke - Uriges Wirtshaus 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 6,669 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Schwerelos – Das Achterbahn-Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Dresden enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 7,313 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Dresden’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Watzke am Goldenen Reiter. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,871 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Shamrock Irish Bar & Restaurant. This popular bar in Dresden has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,555 bar-goers.

You can also go to Las Tapas as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Las Tapas is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,709 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 Dresden and the enchanting Potsdam, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Dresden and end the day in Potsdam, where you'll stay for 2 nights.

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 Dresden is the magnificent Church of Our Lady. Around 30,160 visitors have rated this excellent church building and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Semperoper on this leg of your self-drive tour in Germany. This attraction is a well-known opera house that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 13,687 travelers.

The remarkable Zwinger is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Germany. This attraction, an amazing palace, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,362 travelers.

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

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Sanssouci Park. This popular site is a valued park in Potsdam and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,849 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.

Restaurant Maximilians Berlin is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6,853 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Berlin is A Mano, 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 3,451 customers.

Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Berlin. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,375 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.

BrewDog Berlin Mitte 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 3,557 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Zur Gerichtslaube, another of locals’ go-to bars in Berlin. Zur Gerichtslaube is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 2,868 customers having rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Berlin Icebar 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 2,292 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 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 7,531 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 14,929 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Berlin should also consider Hotel AMANO East Side. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel AMANO East Side has been rated by 6,751 guests with an average of 4.2 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 square, Potsdamer Platz. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 60,213 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 45,332 visitors.

Berlin is also the home of the extraordinary Brandenburg Gate. Around 161,792 travelers have rated the spectacular Brandenburg Gate an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Siegessäule. With an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from a total of 26,275 reviews, a visit to this wonderful victory column and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Germany is also your chance to admire the fantastic Berlin Zoological Garden up close. This fascinating zoo and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Berlin Zoological Garden enjoys an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 63,157 travelers.

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.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Berlin, YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN. Locals enjoy eating at YOSOY TAPAS BERLIN for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,116 diners.

Delhi 6 Restaurant - Berlin serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,923 food lovers.

If you want more options, Restaurant Trattoria Portofino is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Restaurant Trattoria Portofino has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,371 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Berlin? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Berlin after dinner. Locals recommend KASCHK by BRLO, 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 1,635 customers.

Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Germany. Alt-Berliner Gasthaus Julchen Hoppe has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,661 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Berlin.

You might also want to cap the night off at Gaffel Haus Berlin - Kölsches Konsulat, a fascinating bar that 1,365 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!

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 Leipzig, 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 Checkpoint Charlie. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 82,690 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Topography of Terror. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 36,438 travelers, a visit to this well-known military museum and sightseeing spot in Berlin is likely to make your vacation in Germany even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Berlin is the outstanding East Side Gallery. This art museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 53,795 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 212,589 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Berlin Wall Memorial. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,977 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 Leipzig. Leipzig 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 Leipzig that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Leipzig is L'Osteria Leipzig. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,793 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Leipzig, Dhillons Irish Bar & Grill 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 2,583 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Kildare City Pub. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Leipzig enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,059 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Leipzig’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Germany. For example, you can visit Bayerischer Bahnhof. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,242 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Thüringer Hof. This popular bar in Leipzig has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,601 bar-goers.

You can also go to Vodkaria as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Vodkaria is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 970 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 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 Friedenspark. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,905 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Leipzig, consider a top-rated restaurant like Alfa Restaurant. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,641 customers.

Café Central 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 1,778 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Café Maître and Pâtisserie. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,650 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Germany and your fun memories in Leipzig.

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!