As an essential part of a stress free and fun trip, plan your budget for a trip. Berlin is one popular destination for people who combine the rich history, vibrant culture and the delicious cuisines. Are you asking yourself how much spending money you’ll need for a 3 day trip in Berlin? We break down the different expenses you should consider and offer useful tips to help keep your costs low in this guide.

Accommodation Costs

First, we find the cost of accommodation. Depending on your preferences you could spend quite different amounts of money on a place to stay in Berlin. Here are some options:

Hotels: Depending usually of the hotel type and its location, the average Berlin hotel room rate per night goes from $80 to $200.

Hostels: Going to a hostel if you’re travelling on a budget. A dormitory bed can cost $50 a night to $20.

Airbnb: Another choice is to rent an apartment or room with Airbnb. Some start from as little as $50 per night to upwards of $150 per night, depending on the location and what amenities you have available.

Remember to take advantage of booking in advance or at off season to get better deals.

Transportation Costs

Berlin is quite easy to get around due to its top notch public transportation network. Here’s an overview of the transportation costs you should consider:

Public Transportation Tickets: The Berlin transport system is based on zones and a single ride ticket (2 hours, $3 here).

Day Passes: If you’re going to take public transportation often, that day pass might be the better decision. The prices for a day pass, $8 to $10, are based depending on the zones that are covered.

Taxis and Ride-Sharing: Berlin is really expansive, and taxis are available but really expensive. Uber provides ride sharing services which may be also cheaper than other services in shorter rides.

Food and Drink Costs

Berlin is full of great places to eat and explore the local cuisine, so it is always an important part of any trip. Here’s an estimate of the food costs you can expect:

Meals Average Cost

Breakfast $5 – $10

Lunch $10 – $15

Dinner $15 – $30+

Apart from meals, also try to plan funds to keep you fed with snacks, drinks and the occasional beer, after all, Berlin’s cuisine is famous.

Attractions and Entertainment

There are many historical landmarks, amazing museums, and immense entertainment in Berlin. Here are a few popular attractions and their average costs:

Brandenburg Gate: Free

Museum Island: Museum entry fees will attract a fee of $10 to $20 per museum.

Berlin Wall Memorial: Free

Checkpoint Charlie: Free

Berlin Zoo: The admission fees vary from $15 to $25.

Before you research, pick which attractions you would like to visit so you can plan your budget based on those.

Accounting for Additional Expenses

While the major expenses mentioned above cover the essentials, it’s crucial to consider a few additional costs that might arise:

Souvenirs: Bring home souvenirs and gifts – allocate budget for that.

Emergency Fund: Unexpected situations and emergencies usually come when you least expect it and always good to have some extra cash when you have no idea whatancias coming up.

Tipping: Berlin tips are optional, but you should tip for terrific service.

Just remember that these are just estimates so you have an idea based on how much spending money you might have for your 3 day trip to Berlin. However, your actual expenses may differ depending upon the way you travel and your own preferences.

So all in all a 3 day trip to Berlin should be on a budget of around $300 dollars to $500 (not including accommodation). Remember though, this is just a rough estimate, better safe than sorry. Happy travels!