Koblenz is a vibrant city known for its location at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, its popularity with river cruises, and its many nearby vineyards. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.
How much does it cost to travel to Koblenz?
You should plan to spend around $156 (€144) per day on your vacation in Koblenz. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $53 (€49) on meals
- $46 (€42) on local transportation
- $145 (€134) on hotels
A one week trip to Koblenz for two people costs, on average, $2,184 (€2,016). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$1,092
€1,008
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2 Weeks
Per person
$2,184
€2,016
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One Month
Per person
$4,680
€4,320
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One Week
For a couple
$2,184
€2,016
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$4,368
€4,032
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One Month
For a couple
$9,360
€8,640
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Koblenz cost?
A one week trip to Koblenz usually costs around $1,092 (€1,008) for one person and $2,184 (€2,016) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Koblenz on average costs around $2,184 (€2,016) for one person and $4,368 (€4,032) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Koblenz will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Koblenz on average costs around $4,680 (€4,320) for one person and $9,360 (€8,640) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Is Koblenz expensive to visit?
Koblenz is a popular city among visitors with a wide range of travel styles and spending habits. Accommodation options range from budget-friendly hostels to mid-range hotels to high-end luxury properties.
If you're not cautious, Koblenz can become costly, but you can save with strategies like eating at less expensive restaurants and taking public transit.
On average, budget travelers spend $68 (€63) per day, mid-range travelers spend $156 (€144) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $299 (€276) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Koblenz.
Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Koblenz is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Ghent or Marbella.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Koblenz Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Koblenz?
The average Koblenz trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Koblenz travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Koblenz cost?
Koblenz on a Budget
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Category
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Budget
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Mid-Range
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Luxury
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Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy
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$32
(€29)
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$73
(€67)
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$139
(€128)
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Local Transportation1
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$20
(€18)
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$46
(€42)
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$87
(€80)
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Food2
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$23
(€21)
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$53
(€49)
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$101
(€93)
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Entertainment1
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$14
(€13)
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$33
(€30)
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$63
(€58)
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Alcohol2
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$2-6
(€2-5)
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$4-13
(€4-12)
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$8-24
(€7-22)
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Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
Setting realistic expectations for your travel budget is important. Many people think they can visit Koblenz on a tight budget, but most travelers aren't comfortable with a low "shoestring" budget. Think about what you enjoy during your vacations and how you typically travel. Do you prefer resorts, vacation rentals, or hostels? Do you want to visit museums, sights, and participate in activities? Is dining out a priority? These factors will shape both your budget and your itinerary.
What is a budget traveler, anyway?
You might think that you're a budget traveler. But unless you're willing to eliminate a lot of comforts from your trip, prepare to spend a lot more than the daily average of $68 that backpackers often get by on.
Young backpackers often get away with this shoestring budget, but it usually involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest restaurants or fast food places, taking public transit or walking, and only visiting free attractions.
Are You Considered an Average Traveler?
Couples and families on a fun trip will likely choose a mid-range hotel, enjoy meals at popular dining spots, and visit significant museums and attractions that have entry fees. When visiting Koblenz, most people will want to check out the major attractions, museums, and iconic landmarks. After all, most activities are not free. So, it's realistic to expect your actual daily budget to be about $156 per person, per day.
There are plenty of hotels and vacation rentals available in Koblenz. If you're traveling with companions, sharing a hotel with a partner, friend, or kids can help lower costs. Families should seek out hotels and dining options that are suitable for children. Top Hotel Kramer is a wonderful family-friendly hotel, and Kleiner Riesen is another excellent choice. For more family and couple-oriented hotels, visit our hotel cost guide for Koblenz here.
Dreaming of a Stylish Getaway?
If you're looking for an all-encompassing vacation filled with luxurious amenities and higher-level service, prepare your budget for around $299 per day. Selecting nicer hotels, savoring meals at award-winning establishments, indulging in lavish adventures, and traveling around the city with taxis or private drivers will call for a luxury budget. Also, higher-end tours are common with luxury travelers, such as Private scavenger hunt around the Ruhrfestspielhaus Recklinghausen - offered by Viator.
Accommodation Budget in Koblenz
The cost of hotels in Koblenz can be surprisingly wide-ranging. Some hotels charge a lot more because they offer extra luxury and amenities. Prices are also much higher during peak season. Off-season rooms average $83, but the demand in peak summer season pushes that average to around $155. Budget hotels range from $64 to $209, and hostels provide a cheaper option, especially in dorms. Booking early, traveling off-season, or finding special deals can help save money.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Koblenz for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $145 (€134). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $73 (€67) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Koblenz? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
The most affordable highest rated hotels in Koblenz include:
- Hotel Weinhaus Zum Schwarzen Baeren starting at $124
- Top Hotel Kramer starting at $89
- Hotel Brenner Koblenz starting at $84
- Kleiner Riesen starting at $80
Koblenz's great public transit offers the flexibility to stay farther from the city, but be mindful that your transportation costs may increase, and it could be a time drain.
By skipping summer and traveling during the low or shoulder season, you'll enjoy lower accommodation rates and fewer crowds.
The city's old town is a favorite spot for visitors. Hotels here may be expensive, but they usually have a lot of character and offer convenient access to local attractions.
Transportation Budget in Koblenz
With a good public transit network in Koblenz, many of the main sights are easy to reach. There are buses that travel the major routes around town. There's also a cable car that takes you up to the fortress. Public transit is a great way to save some cash and get around, but only if it's close to your destination. Taxis and rideshares are available, too.
Exploring Koblenz is easier in its more walkable areas, allowing you to see many attractions. If you stay in the old town, you'll have no trouble walking around, but the train station is a good distance from the old town.
Public Transit: 
(good)
Walkability: (good)
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On average, past travelers have spent $46 (€42) per person, per day, on local transportation in Koblenz. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Koblenz is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$46
€42
If you are looking to explore the entirety of Koblenz, making use of the city's most efficient cable car service may not be a bad idea! Seilbahn Koblenz is a gondola lift station that allows you to hover over the Rhine and reach the fortress park or the old town of Koblenz barrier-free. Soar high above the city's tallest buildings and gaze at the brilliant landscape of the town. With each cabin able to hold 35 passengers each, bring your friends and family to explore this one-of-a-kind view. The ticket prices for a cable car of Seilbahn Koblenz run around 6.50 € per adult. However, Seilbahn Koblenz also provides tickets for families and groups. Don't only walk through, but fly over Germany in Koblenz!
As the city of Koblenz is relatively small, nearly all destinations you are looking to travel to can be traveled to by foot. On average, the walk from such locations like the central station to the city center or the old town quarter is nothing more than 10 minutes. Besides walking, you can also travel by bus to various parts of Koblenz at the central train station where it is open from 5:30 am to 11:00pm. Koblenz also provides avid bicyclists to explore the city in their favorite vehicle as bike rental shops are quite numerous, such as Fahrradverleih Koblenz and Fahrradhaus Zangmeister. Nevertheless, if you are looking to travel to Festung Ehrenbreitstein, a taxi or ferry across the Rhine river will easily take you there. Enjoy Germany's most pristine relic: Koblenz!
Make sure your hotel provides easy parking options if you're driving.
How much does it cost to go to Koblenz? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Koblenz will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Koblenz
Cuisine in Koblenz is good, but it's not well known enough to draw in tourists for the restaurant scene. Still, there are a handful of excellent dining spots in the city to discover. The city is large enough to have a diversity of restaurants that serve everything from local German specialties to other European dishes. If you want to enjoy some regional cuisine, try the Rheinischer Sauerbraten (marinated beef), Döppekooche (potato cakes), or locally brewed beer.
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While restaurant and meal prices in Koblenz can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Koblenz is $53 (€49) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$53
€49
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Koblenz is around $53 (€49) per person, with previous travelers spending from $23 to $101. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Koblenz are as follows:
- Breakfast: $5 to $16
- Lunch: $8 to $21
- Dinner: $16 to $37
- Coffee: $4
- Fast Food or Street Food: $8
Within such an ancient city and the old traditions it brings, you may find yourself looking for a taste of the modern and new. Koblenz furnishes such desires by providing a wide array of restaurants and malls, such as the Form Mittelrhein, or Forum Middle Rhine Mall. A new shopping destination for tourists and locals alike, the Forum Middle Rhine has 80 speciality stores, cafes, and restaurants all under one convenient roof. However, unlike most ordinary malls, the Forum Middle Rhine has a touch of distinction as its newest building holds a market of local and regional retailers on the first floor and are made available for all national and international travelers. This market mainly concerns itself with electronics, young fashion and gastronomy. Besides this, the Forum Middle Rhine also offers a food court where 10 caterers can most definitely satisfy your tastebuds. Some of the stores included at the Forum Middle Rhine are Bijou Brigitte, CCC, Dokter p., Douglas, Hunkemoller, and Pandora. Have a shopping experience you will never forget at the Forum Middle Rhine!
A lot of hotels include breakfast in their price, but some may add it as an extra charge. The price and quality can differ from one hotel to the next. Being aware of this ahead of time can help you figure out if you'll need to shell out more money. The hotel buffet could be delicious, or you might opt for a more affordable treat at a nearby bakery or cafe.
Bring a water bottle along to avoid the need to buy drinks. It's also good for Mother Earth.
Before embarking on a tour, ensure you know which meals are included. You might have to pay for some food yourself, and that can add to your travel expenses.
Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Koblenz
It's clear why Koblenz attracts visitors, considering its romance, museums and attractions, food, and historical sights.
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Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Koblenz typically cost an average of $33 (€30) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$33
€30
Receiving national acclaim for its historic significance, the Deutsche Ecke, or "German Corner," is one of the most popular tourist sights in Koblenz. Established in 1216 in order to found the Teutonic Order, a memorial for Kaiser Wilhelm I's death was created. Though destroyed originally in an artillery shelling in March 1945, a reconstruction was finally built in 1993, though the head of the original monument can be seen at the Middle Rhine Museum. A 37-metre high monument, the memorial includes 14 metres of which is the equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I. In 2002, UNESCO made the Deutsche Ecke a world heritage center of the "Upper Middle Rhine Valley." However, the Deutsche Ecke is also well known as the meeting place of the rivers Rhine and Moselle and was given the name "Castellum apud Confluentes," or "fort at the confluence." The Deutsche Ecke is now a magnet for tourists across the globe, causing the memorial to receive over 2 million people per year. Due to fact that this is nothing more than a memorial sight, there is no entrance fee, and the Deutsche Ecke is open all times and days of the year. Explore the history of Koblenz at the Deutsche Ecke!
A nice way to explore destinations in Koblenz is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:
- Discover Wesel with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour! For $29 details
- Cochem 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise for $16 details
- 2 hours sightseeing cruise around Koblenz for $21 details
Nightlife Budget in Koblenz
Expect a more chill and quiet nightlife in Koblenz. It's a smaller city, but there are still pubs around town that attract a crowd. Enjoy the local beer and chat with the locals on a relaxing night out.
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The average person spends about $8.43 (€7.79) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Koblenz per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$8.43
€7.79
While nightlife is a key part of many trips, scaling back on drinks can help free up some extra cash in your budget.
Nightlife activities and tasting tours are popular in Koblenz. A few favorites from other travelers include:
- Reichsburg Ship and Wine Tour Cochem Private Tour for $87 details
- Discovery tour - cellar tour with wine tasting for $22 details
- Private pub crawl with insider guide & free shots for $323 details
Travel cost data last updated: Mar 1, 2025
Traveling in Koblenz
Koblenz
Tucked into Germany's most beautiful corner, you can wander through this historic town and explore the ruins of Rhine Gorge and admire the view from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Koblenz is situated on the banks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers and is a central German city. Amidst the low mountain ranges, a city filled with history, enriched by culture, and blessed by natural beauty makes Koblenz popular for both its historic and aesthetic value. Adorned with ancient buildings, informative museums, and breathtaking monuments, this sleepy city brings to life the tradition of old Germany. However, despite its ancient origins that loom over the city, Koblenz is also a city that has easily modernized and adapted to the demands of the present day. Malls, restaurants, bars, clubs - Koblenz is a city for both the young and old hearts. Whether you seek to explore the amazing architecture of Germany's ancestors or simply sit and sip in a cafe, the possibilities never end when you are in Koblenz, Germany!
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We found the town to be a little cheaper than other places in Germany, but it's still Europe so it's not super cheap. We used Koblenz as a starting point for some train trips down the river to the towns with small castles. The local trains are cheap and quick, and after seeing the fortress on the hill we also ate at some good low-price cafes in town.