Quick answer: Germany is one of Western Europe’s better-value countries. Backpackers manage on €50–70 a day, mid-range travel runs €90–140. The big savers: the Deutschland-Ticket for transport, bakery and Imbiss food, and Germany’s many free museums, parks and churches.
Daily budget for Germany
| Style | Per day | Looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | €50–70 | Hostel, street food, Deutschland-Ticket |
| Mid-range | €90–140 | 3-star hotel, restaurants, attractions |
| Comfort | €180+ | Nicer hotels, fast trains, tours |
Transport: the Deutschland-Ticket
The monthly Deutschland-Ticket (around €58) covers unlimited regional trains, buses and trams nationwide — superb value if you are moving around. For fast ICE trains, book in advance for the cheapest fares.
Food
Bakeries and Imbiss stands (currywurst, döner, pretzels) feed you for €3–6. Supermarkets are cheap; tap water is safe. A beer in a beer garden often costs less than a soft drink.
Free and cheap things to do
Many of Germany’s best experiences are free: the Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery, parks and beer gardens, cathedrals, and wandering old towns like Rothenburg. Some museums are free or cheap on certain days.
Where to save
Travel by regional train on the Deutschland-Ticket, eat at bakeries and markets, choose hostels or Airbnbs, and base in cheaper cities (Leipzig, Dresden) over pricey Munich.
Frequently asked questions
Is Germany expensive to visit? Mid-range for Western Europe — cheaper than Switzerland or Scandinavia, with great-value transport and food.
How much per day in Germany? €50–70 backpacking, €90–140 mid-range.
See our 10-day Germany itinerary, things to do in Germany and Germany train guide.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.