Leipzig travel guide
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You're Going to Love Leipzig
With a population of 504,971, Leipzig is the largest city in Saxony, Germany by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leipzig has to offer.
Where to Eat in Leipzig
Zentrum is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Leipzig. These include popular favourites such as Max Enk (Neumarkt 9-19), Kildare City Pub (Barfußgäßchen 5-7) and Umaii (Klostergasse 7–9). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mondschein - Dunkelrestaurant & Lounge (Pfaffendorferstr. 1) and Brauhaus Napoleon (Pragerstr. 233) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bayerischer Bahnhof (Bayrischer Platz 1) and ZIHNO (Martin-Luther-Ring 2) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Leipzig.
When to visit Leipzig
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Leipzig in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Leipzig, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Leipzig
Plane
When flying to Leipzig, you’ll arrive at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Leipzig, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Leipzig to Berlin takes 1h 18m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about S$ 32 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Leipzig. Another popular train station is Leipzig Miltitzer Allee, located 5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Leipzig is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 182 miles from Leipzig. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leipzig, including FlixBus, Regiojet and Arda Tur. From Dresden, the bus ride to Leipzig takes 95 miles and will cost you around S$ 35. From Berlin, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Leipzig Messe Busbahnhof, located 4 miles from the city centre of Leipzig. Leipzig Belantis is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Leipzig
Where to stay in Leipzig
From 5-star hotels such as the Apartmenthotel Quartier M to great affordable options like the Hotel Merseburger Hof, Leipzig offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 190 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Five Elements Hostel Leipzig and B&B Hotel Leipzig-City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Leipzig, with prices from S$ 30 to S$ 246 per night. Ost is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Leipzig are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Zentrum - In Leipzig’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Motel One Leipzig-Nikolaikirche, elaya hotel leipzig city center and Meininger Hotel Leipzig Hauptbahnhof.
Where to stay in popular areas of Leipzig
Most booked hotels in Leipzig
Hiring a car in Leipzig
Expect to pay S$ 2.68 per litre in Leipzig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.07 and S$ 42.75. The most frequently booked car type in Leipzig is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Volvo S60 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.