Travel Costs in Germany
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $75
- Mid-range / day
- $175
- Luxury / day
- $450
- Budget meal
- $10
- Coffee
- $4
- Local transport
- $3.5
- Budget hotel
- $35
- Mid-range hotel
- $110
Overview
Germany is a moderately expensive Western European destination, with costs varying significantly between major cities like Munich and Frankfurt versus smaller towns. Accommodation and dining out are the biggest budget drivers, while public transportation is efficient and relatively affordable. Munich tends to run 20-30% pricier than cities like Leipzig or Dresden.
Notes
Take advantage of Germany's excellent regional rail passes and the nationwide 49-euro monthly transit ticket (Deutschlandticket) for unlimited local and regional transport, and look for lunch specials (Mittagstisch) at restaurants which often offer full meals at nearly half the dinner price.