How much money should I take to Germany for a 1 week holiday?

Question

I am going to Germany for a week, and my hotel is already paid for, and most f my meals. How much extra money should I take for travelling around Germany and shopping etc?

Answer 1

I took $400 American when I went last October.  I got it exchanged before I left.  That paid for shopping and a few meals out with my family.  It's definitely worth the trip.  You'll spend way to much money, but you'll enjoy every  minute of it.  :o)  When are you going?

Answer 2

AND DONT TAKE TO MUCH CASH  USE A CREDIT CARD   IT IS THE CHEAPEST WAY TO GET MONEY FROM AN   ATM   MACHINE

Answer 3

So the $ is so low, you need so round 800-1000 Euro. This included meals, shopping and also if you want to see another cities. I hope this will be enough. Have fun, great Country.

Answer 4

I recommend if you travel... take a bavarian train ticket.  Its about 20 euros a day and you can travel on it all day.  Eat out at the local bakeries... its cheap and you can get a good taste of the food.  Also... Germany is very old.. and most of the sights to see are free... just enjoy the country and what you see.. there are all kinds of castles, ruins, and county side to see... i recommend no more then 200... that is still pretty high... but its all about what you want to see.

Answer 5

I went to Germany for two weeks and I probably used over $200.  So I'd bring alot with you...just take a credit card...I'd always take extra for the "just in case"...lol!

Answer 6

$1,000 = €650 or just under €100/day should do ok.

Answer 7

well, since gas is like 8 or 9 bucks a gallon over there i would take as much as possible. even if you dont spend it all its better to have too much than not enough

Answer 8

You can get along with about 20 euros a day, but if you want to dine out and maybe buy some souvenirs, rather count 50 in for the first two days, then it'll lower down. So, let's say, as a tourist, your budget should be around 200 euros at least. If there's leftover money, be glad. Germany is an expensive country. I know that, I live here.

If you plan to travel, ASK THE LOCALS for cheap train tickets. This is imperative! You'll never find out what the cheapest train connections are if you only speak English. Advance booking at www.bahn.de makes no sense, as you'll miss the cheapest offers. But German people are usually willing to assist, and speak rather good English.

Answer 9

Alwin's advice is a good one I would take it. Definate BA so far.

I will just confirm that carrying all cash is not safe and travellers checks can be expensive for you have to buy them and then also pay to convert them and with the dollar weaker than the Euro it gets costly.  I use some cash and my ATM card that has VISA or MC on it, They all work at the geldomatics (ATM's) and you can use banks too when they are open. This will save you some money in exchange fees.