Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free

How to Make the Most of Your Money on a 3-Day Trip to Berlin

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Original Berlin

Introduction

This post is a two-in-one deal packed with helpful information for Berlin enthusiasts, and for you quite specifically: how much spending money do I need for a 3-day trip in Berlin? German capital, Berlin, is a dramatic and diverse city with tourist offering history, culture, and entertainment covering everything from beers vast night life sector. For your convenience, we have worked out detailed tips that would give recommendations on how much money you should to set aside for particular purposes during your travel.

Accommodation

It’s a fact that tourists may face great differences in accommodation prices in Berlin depending on what kind of place they prefer. The average price of a mid-grade hotel in central area is somewhere between 80$ to $150 a night. If for some reason you are a budget traveler , there are many cheap places to stay mainly the hostels or cheap hotels that can be as low as $30 to $70 for a night. If not, then it is better to look for an Airbnb or a vacation rental which come at cheaper prices from $50-$100 a night.

Tips:

Choose your accommodation in advance to get the best offers available out in the market.

Staying away from the city can also be arranged in an effort of cutting down on expenses that are incurred on a room.

Check the prices at different websites and hope for a sale or a better offer.

Since travelling can be an expensive affair, making early bookings will help you get better deals on accommodation.

It is likely to get cheaper accommodation if you look for a place outside the city centre.

Do basic calculations regarding price differences and try to find Entscheidiungs interpretations and deals.

Transportation

Traffic in Berlin is not really a problem since the city provides a fairly good network of public transportation means. But the most convenient is to buy a Berlin Welcome Card that provides unlimited use of bus, tram and rail services throughout the city up to the validity of the card. The price of the card is affordable and depends on the time that is selected to start from $25 for 48 hours up to $50 for 6 days.

But if you wish to have a more flexible travel, Then, the individual tickets goes for $3 for the single trip which is around the city only. Remember that Berlin is well supplied with cycle paths, so bike rental is always an interesting and cheap offer. The cost of renting mostly falls between $10 to $20 per day.

Tips:

Decide before you go where in Berlin you want to go to decide how many days are viable for the Berlin Welcome Card.

If you are likely to be using public transport often it will be more efficient to get a weekly card for about $ 40.

Walking is a good way to ensure you cover the drug thus it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes CITY as a way to appreciate the beauty of the place.

Calculate your travel plan in advance in order to decide, for how many days the Berlin Welcome Card will make more sense in terms of money spend.

It would be helpful if you be using the public transport often, get a weekly pass for roughly $40 dollars.

Public transport is famous in Auckland so to see as much as possible don’t forget your comfy shoes and just walk around the city.

Meals and Drinks

The cost of food in Berlin upon the type of diet you would wish to take when in the region is as indicated below. You will find that on the average the price range is within 8 to 15 dollars for instance when eating in an economical choice or fast food joints and eateries. Self-employment for a mid-range restaurant has estimated to cost about $15-$30 per person. If your pocket reduces, street foods, and local restaurants should be considered because they will provide you with good and cheap meals.

The great news for beer enthusiasts is that Berlin can boast a rather vivid craft beer market with different local beers. A pint of beer will set one back about $4 to $7 in a bar or pub. If you are taking wines or cocktails, the prices may go up to as little as $8 and as high as $15 in most bars.

Tips:

Think about having large breakfast so that with relatively low prices offered by most cafes and bakeries it will not put too much of a dent in your wallet.

Most restaurants offer good meals for lunch or dinner at cheaper prices than during normal meals times.

Fresh food can be purchased in supermarkets or from food markets in order to cut expenses on food buying.

It may be good to have a very early breakfast because most of the cafes and bakeries sell cheap and relatively large breakfast.

Special prices should be considered such as lunch prices this will ensure customers have had their best deals in the restaurants.

Eat in several food markets or supermarkets cheaply instead of buying meals from the various outlets in the town.

Attractions and Entertainment

This is actually one of the greatest perks of visiting Berlin – the number of free things to do and the amount of history in the city. Some of the tourist attractions in Berlin include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, and Reichstag Building that you can visit at little or no charge at all. However, there are exceptions that include charges for entry to museums and attractions which cost from $10 to $20 each.

If you wish to know more about museums it may be to your advantage to purchase a museum pass including the Museum Island Pass or the pass for Berlin.

Tips:

Free attractions have to be found and their visit should be considered to save money.

Some of them may have sales promotions on their website that are not available at the cashier.”

It is also worthy to visit some attractions in the morning or in the afternoon, or on certain days when the admission may be comparatively cheap.

Search for what has no cost available and, as much as possible, include it in your list of places to visit.

This way you will also be ready to checkout from the sites of museums and attractions in case they have some offers and discounts.

Take a look at the timing of your visit as well and try avoid going in the busiest hours, if the admission fees are cheaper in the evening or during a weekdays, consider going then.

Additional Expenses

Besides the above major expenses one also has to cater for other expenses that may include souvenirs, shopping and other incidences of emergent nature. Miscellaneous expenses are harder to estimate and can range between $50 to $100 of your average spending depending on the person’s inclinations toward buying particular items.

Always it is important to take some cash aside for transport to and from the airport, and for any eventualities in the course of the journey.

Tips:

Making daily expenditures which keep you within range of the total monthly spending is also recommended.

It is not helpful to shop at areas such as tourist traps and souvenir stands, but instead look at nearby supermarkets and general stores for cheap and distinctive souvenirs.

Pay with cash only for small items while using credit cards most instances they have favourable exchange rates.

Put into practice a daily float for other expenses so that one is able to persevere within the daily/weekly/monthly/monthly budget.

Do not buy souvenirs from tourist-product stalls; wander round the markets as you’ll find lots more interesting and cheap stuff.

You should however, always plan to carry limited cash with you as credit cards offer better rates of exchange.

Conclusion

The average cost of consumption to some extent can be different depending on areas and services Separately for attractions, dining, and souvenirs, for a three- day trip to Berlin in the case of thrifty traveling, one would spend in the range of 300 to 500 USD. These range from, accommodation for the group, transport, meals, and any attraction that the group will visit, and other incidental expenses.

You can find well-organized ways of saving money on your trip to Germany if you plan the trip wisely cooperating with travel companies, look for the best offer on the Internet and make some right decisions during your stay in Berlin. Do not forget to focus on things you enjoy most and avoid being passive to your spending especially when you have little time in this amazing city.

Thank you for reading. If you're inspired by the stories of Berlin and want to delve deeper, why not join us on our Free Berlin Walking Tour? It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free