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How much is a trip to Berlin on your own for 3 days or a week of rest? We will analyze the financial component of the trip and consider the prices for all the necessary items, find out where to save and buy air tickets profitably, find hotels with discounts, take exciting excursions with a Russian guide, where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food.
The cities of old Europe in terms of their tourist attractiveness are not inferior to the leading resort areas with beaches. And in terms of the cultural program and educational opportunities, they are far bypassed. A trip to the capital of Germany opens up a lot of favorable opportunities, but you need to be able to realize them, especially if the trip is organized on your own.
The cost of plane tickets to Berlin
This moment - the cost of plane tickets to Berlin - is key for any tourist. The simplest option, with a return the next day, can cost 19,535 rubles. This is the tariff offered by S7 Airlines, which organizes flights from Domodedovo with a transfer via Pulkovo to Tegel Airport. The same company, in combination with UTair, can offer a more expensive option - 21,200 rubles for a similar route. The total travel time will be 10 hours 35 minutes.
At the time of publication, we found such options on the Aviasales website, which we use constantly on every trip. Perhaps, for your dates, the flight will cost even cheaper, since the search engine is looking for the best flight options among all airlines.
Fans of "fast driving" will have to pay 56,000 rubles for a flight by Aeroflot in 2 hours 45 minutes from Sheremetyevo. A combination of Swiss and German national carriers will be able to offer different prices for a trip to Berlin in 2021. They take 35,600 and for this amount they will move a passenger in 5 hours and 45 minutes.
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Prices for hotels in Berlin
The rent for housing is highly dependent on what class of service is in demand by tourists. On average, for 16 euros you can get a bed in a room for 8 people. But this is an option either for the most economical or for incorrigible romantics. Accommodation in a double room in a mass hostel will cost 46 euros, and renting the same room in a specialized mid-range hotel will cost 80-85 euros.
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Renting a simple apartment will be much cheaper (about 50). When calculating how much it costs to go to Berlin, lovers of comfortable leisure should take into account the cost of renting an apartment - from 600 euros per month. Including utility bills. On average, you will have to spend 120 - 140 euros, plus another 20 - 35 for connecting to the Internet. Private accommodation offers are worth considering on a long trip to Berlin.
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In some cases, you can save a lot on discounts and promotions that are offered by most hotels; it is profitable to look for such options when the influx of tourists to the capital of Germany is decreasing.
The cost of a trip to Berlin for two
There are more than enough options for budget and not too modest tours to the capital of Germany. The cost of a trip to Berlin for two is determined by both the level of the hotel and the duration of the visit to the city. The minimum rates start now (spring 2021) from 50,000 rubles for 3 - 7 days of the visit.
This money allows you to count on a flight, a transfer, a basic medical insurance package, a meeting at the airport upon arrival and hotel services of a class specified by the contract, which is no longer bad compared to an independent trip.
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Food and meal prices
Regardless of the desire to save money, any traveler will invariably have a string of food expenses. As with anywhere in the world, fees can vary greatly. For example, an inexpensive café visited by Berliners will cost an average of 11 euros, and tourist restaurants raise their fees at least twice for the same dishes.
Speaking about how much it costs to eat in Berlin in a cafe and restaurant, one cannot fail to mention the combo set at McDonald's (with a medium-sized portion), which costs 6.5 euros. Limiting yourself to a cup of coffee, you will need to pay about 2.5 euros.
Buying groceries on your own is quite affordable. So, still water 0.5 l is sold for 78 euro cents, and wines of the same volume are sold for about 4 euro. They pay 84 cents for a liter of milk. Bread (0.5 kg) will cost 1.3; tomatoes (1 kg) - 2.64; potatoes - 1.11 euros. You can buy chicken for only 5.5 euros, but a dozen eggs will cost up to one and a half.
Prices for excursions in Berlin
It is unlikely that anyone will be limited to arriving in Germany, visiting restaurants and cafes, and then returning back. Therefore, having found out the prices for food in Berlin, it is worth dealing with the fees for using excursion programs. Much depends on the characteristics of a particular place visited, of course. So, a two-hour hike to the New Museum for a company of 1 to 10 people will cost 88 euros.
A car trip "in the footsteps of Stirlitz" will cost at least 230 euros, depending on the number of applicants at the same time. Those wishing to see the main sights of the city, accessible on foot, will have to pay 60 euros for 5 hours. A three-hour drive to the castle of Frederick II will require you to pay from 20 to 60 euros. From 170 the cost of a car ride will be compared to the comparison of the atmosphere of the Eastern and Western parts of the German capital.
Transport fare
The cost of car rental in Berlin per day ranges from 20 to 50 euros. For each liter of gasoline, you will have to pay another 1.4 euros on average. Going on the road in public transport, you will have to pay 2.71 euros for a single trip; a monthly subscription will cost from 44 to 80 euros. A taxi ride in the city will cost from 6 to 25 euros. Thrifty vacationers rent a bike, but they also have to pay for it from 12 euros on average.
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Cost of travel to Berlin for a week
An independent tour to Berlin from Moscow with a flight has, of course, air tickets as its main component. Having assumed the average cost of departure at 25,000 rubles, you will need to purchase a taxi or bus ride.
Let the hotel be located nearby, and it will cost 8 euros. Prices in Berlin for food, although relatively sparing, but more or less satisfying food will cost from 50 euros for two, or 350 euros for a week. But the hotel does not accept its guests just like that, and even renting a room in a hostel (less comfortable conditions are hardly worth considering) will require the same amount.
Having ordered a couple of excursions, on average, you will have to spend another 150 - 200 euros for them. In total, not counting additional costs, a trip to the German capital from Moscow for a week for two will entail costs of about 20-25 thousand rubles for a flight and about 900-1100 euros for a stay in the city.
It is important to take into account the smaller nuances. Thus, a single travel ticket can be used only 2 hours after purchase. According to this document, it is allowed to change trains, but it is forbidden to ride on circular routes or return to the point of departure. Children up to five years old can ride any public transport in Berlin (except taxis) at no additional charge.
A day pass, which costs 7 - 8 euros, allows you to travel around the city from the moment of purchase until 3 am the next day. Weekly passes are sold from 30 to 37 euros (depending on the covered area). For those actively traveling by bus, this may be beneficial, but you need to look at specific routes and nuances of trips.Traveling on the bus route 100, it is possible for the price of a standardized city trip to look out the window at all the key attractions of Berlin.
If you want to save money on food, you should still try the currywurst sausage, which has become a symbol of the modern (post-war) development of German cuisine. This dish costs between 2 and 3 euros. You can save money on paying for living by moving into the budget apartments of the Ferienwohnungen category - they charge 15-30 euros per day from one vacationer. It is not that expensive, but it is quite acceptable in terms of the quality of the services provided.
Important: there are associations that offer free city tours. You just have to carefully choose the date and time of such exits (they are appointed in advance) and accordingly plan your trip.
And by the way, when traveling on your own, be sure to use travel apps for your smartphone, which will significantly save time planning your vacation and money.
