The average price of a 7-day trip to Berlin is $1,290 for a solo traveler, $2,317 for a couple, and $4,343 for a family of 4. Berlin hotels range from $59 to $165 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tegel Airport (TXL) are between $688 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $2,159 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $62 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Berlin, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TXL and stay in a Berlin hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 9th (except the week of September 24th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Berlin is usually mid November.
Average Berlin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Berlin for a week is $950-$1,960($136-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $890 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Berlin for a week is $2,154-$3,574($308-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,780 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Berlin for a week is $3,056-$6,184($437-$883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,560 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $136 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $148 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Berlin
How cheap can you make a vacation to Berlin? The cheapest trip to Berlin is about $89 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Berlin for a week is $620-$1,482($89-$212 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $890 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Berlin for a week is $1,114-$2,610($159-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,780 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Berlin for a week is $2,150-$5,220($307-$746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,560 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Berlin cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Berlin Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Berlin.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Berlin for a week is $1,980-$8,844($283-$1,263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,058 to $2,474 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Berlin for a week is $3,444-$12,144($492-$1,735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,116 to $4,948 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Berlin for a week is $6,888-$20,964($984-$2,995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,232 to $9,896 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Berlin Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Berlin is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Berlin due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Berlin Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Berlin hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Berlin.
Flight Costs to Berlin
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late May to a low of $688 in mid November. Median flight price is $883. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Berlin our data includes 347 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Berlin from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $15,865 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Koeln Bonn (CGN) in Cologne (Germany) at an average of just $61.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Berlin, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $347, so you can easily save about 50% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Berlin can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $510 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.