Düsseldorf travel cost guide

North Rhine-Westphalia’s capital on the Rhine, a city of fashion and modern art; its tiny Altstadt packs 260-plus bars into “the longest bar in the world”, famous for dark Altbier and mustard, and it has one of Europe’s largest Japanese communities.

Suggested stay: 1–2 days

Estimate a 1-night, 2-day Düsseldorf trip

When to visit Düsseldorf

May–September: The Rhine promenade and outdoor beer gardens. source

Weather: May–September is best; carnival season opens on 11 November, and Christmas markets run late November–December. source

Times to avoid: In the brewhouses waiters (Köbes) keep bringing fresh glasses — put your beer mat on top to stop. source

Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.

Don't miss in Düsseldorf

Altstadt brewhouses Dark Altbier in small glasses with Rhineland dishes. source
K20 (Kunstsammlung NRW) State gallery of 20th-century art from Picasso to Klee; under-18s free. source
Düsseldorf mustard Stone-ground since 1726; four varieties hold EU protected-origin status. source

Where to stay in Düsseldorf

Altstadt (Old Town): Home of the Altbier brewhouses and the Rhine promenade.
Around the Hauptbahnhof / Immermannstraße: Airport S-Bahn stop and the street of Japanese restaurants and shops.

What to eat in Düsseldorf

Altbier — Bitter-spicy top-fermented dark beer in small glasses
Halve Hahn — Half a rye roll with Gouda and mustard
Rheinischer Sauerbraten — Marinated pot roast with dumplings and apple sauce

Düsseldorf tips and things to watch out for

Düsseldorf travel tips

Airport to city: S-Bahn S11 runs from the station beneath the terminal to the Hauptbahnhof on a city (level A, 90-minute) ticket. source

Good to know in Germany

Some shops and restaurants in Germany still do not accept cards, so carry some cash. source
In Germany, return empty drink containers marked with a Pfand deposit to an eligible collection point for a refund. source

Watch out for in Germany

Most shops close on Sundays. source
No gates, but tickets are checked; unvalidated tickets are fined. source

General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.

Restaurant prices for Düsseldorf are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Germany.

Düsseldorf attraction & theme park tickets

Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.

K20 Kunstsammlung NRW (Adult): €16.00 · child €0.00

Estimate a 1-night, 2-day Düsseldorf trip

Must-see spots, local tips, admission prices and foods to try in Düsseldorf. Price data as of 2026-10-18.