On average, as a couple, you can expect to spend between $2,000 and $2,500 for a one-week trip. As a solo traveler, it is about $1,300 – $1,400 for a one-week trip. Therefore, you can indeed start planning your trip and visit Germany on a budget.

For a mid-range traveler in 2026, the average cost for a 10-day trip to Germany is approximately $2,200 to $2,800 per person, excluding international flights. This breaks down to roughly $220–$280 per day. Your biggest expenses will be accommodation, with 3-star and 4-star hotels in cities like Munich or Berlin costing between $130 and $200 per night. Food and drink are relatively affordable compared to the UK or USA; a nice restaurant dinner costs around $35, while a "currywurst" or kebab lunch is under $10. Transportation is efficient but can be pricey; a Deutschland-Ticket for local transit is around €58 ($63), while high-speed ICE trains between cities can cost $50–$100 if not booked in advance. Budget travelers using hostels and local supermarkets can reduce the cost to about $900–$1,100 for 10 days, while luxury guided tours in 2026 often start at $4,000 per person. Travelers should also budget roughly $100 for entrance fees to major castles and museums like Neuschwanstein or the Pergamon.