Frankfurt travel guide

About Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany. Located in the foreland of the Taunus on its namesake river Main, the city forms a continuous conurbation with Offenbach; its urban area has a population of more than 2.7 million. Frankfurt is the heart of the larger Rhine-Main metropolitan region, which has a population of more than 5.8 million and is Germany's fourth-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr region, the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region and the Munich Metropolitan Region. Home to the European Central Bank, the city serves as one of the four institutional seats of the European Union. Frankfurt is classified by the GaWC as an Alpha world city.

Cheap flights to Frankfurt

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $566 from Toronto, travelling 26 Oct – 28 Oct. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• NYC New York to Frankfurt20 Jan – 26 Jan · FRA from$815
• YYZ Toronto to Frankfurt26 Oct – 28 Oct · FRA from$566
• LAX Los Angeles to Frankfurt10 Nov – 22 Nov · FRA from$942
• WAS Washington to Frankfurt10 Nov – 17 Nov · FRA from$904
• SEA Seattle to Frankfurt1 Feb – 14 Feb · FRA from$836
• YVR Vancouver to Frankfurt7 Nov – 9 Nov · FRA from$676
• DFW Dallas to Frankfurt6 Apr – 20 Apr · FRA from$910
• SFO San Francisco to Frankfurt24 Nov – 30 Nov · FRA from$970

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: ITA Airways, Air Canada, Finnair, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, Austrian Airlines.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 20 Sep and 20 Oct 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Places to visit in Frankfurt

1. 

   Romerberg

   Historic · 58 mi from centre

   Frankfurt's old main square, framed by the stepped gables of the Romer city hall and rebuilt half-timbered houses. It hosts the Christmas market and leads into the reconstructed old town lanes.

2. 

   Frankfurt Cathedral

   Religious

   The red sandstone Gothic cathedral where Holy Roman emperors were elected and crowned. Climb the tower for one of the best views of the skyline and the river Main.

3. 

   Stadel Museum

   Museum

   A leading art museum on the museum embankment covering seven centuries of European painting, from old masters to contemporary work. Its underground galleries are lit by distinctive round skylights.

4. 

   Main Tower

   Viewpoint

   One of the few skyscrapers in Frankfurt with a public observation platform. From the open-air deck you get close-up views of the banking towers and far over the Taunus hills.

5. 

   Sachsenhausen

   Neighborhood

   The district across the river is known for cobbled lanes and traditional taverns serving apple wine and hearty Hessian food. It also borders the museum embankment and its riverside paths.

6. 

   Palmengarten

   Park · 1 mi from centre

   A large botanical garden with greenhouses recreating tropical, desert and subantarctic climates, plus outdoor flower beds and a pond with rowing boats. A calm escape from the city center.

7. 

   Goethe House

   Museum

   The family home where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was born, rebuilt and furnished in period style. Rooms show how a well-off Frankfurt household lived and where the young writer worked.

Things to do in Frankfurt by type

18 tours, tickets and experiences across 5 categories. Pick a type to see what is available for your dates.

• City tours 14 experiences Day Trip to Heidelberg - Private Full-Day Tour
• Art & culture 3 experiences Frankfurt Walking Tour with Relaxing Cruise - Private Tour
• Gastronomy & nightlife 3 experiences Frankfurt Wine Tasting Half-Day Private Tour
• Tickets & Attraction Passes 2 experiences Frankfurt's Main Tower and Old Town - Half-Day Private Tour
• Cruise & Water Tours 2 experiences Frankfurt Panorama Cruise

Top experiences in Frankfurt

Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 18 available.

City tours

Frankfurt Walking Tour

• 1.5 hours
• Free cancellation

From $132 per adult

City tours

Frankfurt's Main Tower and Old Town - Half-Day Private Tour

• 2.5 hours
• Free cancellation

From $180 per adult

City tours

Frankfurt Walking Tour with Relaxing Cruise - Private Tour

• 3 hours
• Free cancellation

From $178 per adult

City tours

Frankfurt Private Walking Tour

• 1.5 hours
• Free cancellation

From $302 per adult

Art & culture

Panoramic Tour of Frankfurt - Private Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $514 per adult

Art & culture

Städel Museum and Frankfurt City Tour - Half-Day Private Tour

• 3.5 hours
• Free cancellation

From $196 per adult

City tours

Traditional German Food and Frankfurt's Old Town - Half-Day Private Tour

• 4 hours
• Free cancellation

From $284 per adult

Gastronomy & nightlife

Frankfurt Wine Tasting Half-Day Private Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $242 per adult

Outdoor activities & Adventure

Frankfurt on a Bike with Old Town Highlights – Half-Day Private Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $175 per adult

City tours

German Beer Tasting in Frankfurt's Old Town - Private Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $227 per adult

City tours

Day Trip to Heidelberg - Private Full-Day Tour

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $707 per adult

City tours

Day Trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Private Full-Day Tour

• 10 hours
• Free cancellation

From $1,015 per adult

Where to stay in Frankfurt

Popular hotels in Frankfurt, out of 622 properties you can book.

Avani Frankfurt City Hotel

• Frankfurt City
• 8.09 reviews

From $181 per night

Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer

• Frankfurt City
• 8.014 reviews

From $205 per night

NH Frankfurt Airport West

• Frankfurt Airport
• 8.05 reviews

From $73 per night

BW Conference Airporthotel Frankfurt-Moerfelden

• Frankfurt Airport
• 8.07 reviews

From $68 per night

NH Frankfurt Niederrad

• Frankfurt City
• 8.09 reviews

From $99 per night

NH Frankfurt Messe

• Frankfurt City
• 10.04 reviews

From $209 per night

NH Frankfurt Airport

• Frankfurt Airport
• 8.03 reviews

From $138 per night

Lindner Frankfurt Sportpark, part of JdV by Hyatt

• Frankfurt City

From $122 per night

Airways Hotels Frankfurt Airport West

• Frankfurt Airport

From $70 per night

Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt

• Frankfurt City
• 6.010 reviews

From $147 per night

Lindner Frankfurt Hochst, part of JdV by Hyatt

• Frankfurt City

From $193 per night

Leonardo Hotel Offenbach Frankfurt

• Offenbach

From $122 per night

Best time to visit Frankfurt

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Frankfurt is May to June and August, when average daytime highs are around 69–80°F and rain falls on about 10 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

Frankfurt weather forecast

• Wed 21 Oct 55° 49° 88%
• Thu 22 Oct 53° 43° 38%
• Fri 23 Oct 57° 44° 69%
• Sat 24 Oct 56° 43° 31%
• Sun 25 Oct 58° 43° 78%
• Mon 26 Oct 56° 44° 54%

Know before you go

Currency

Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89

Language

German

Calling code

+49

Driving

On the right

Time zone

Europe/BerlinUTC+2

Capital

Berlin

Upcoming public holidays in Germany

• Fri 25 DecChristmas DayErster Weihnachtstag
• Sat 26 DecSt. Stephen's DayZweiter Weihnachtstag
• Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayNeujahr
• Fri 26 MarGood FridayKarfreitag
• Mon 29 MarEaster MondayOstermontag
• Sat 1 MayLabour DayTag der Arbeit

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to Frankfurt

These are the airports closest to central Frankfurt. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• FRA Frankfurt Airport7 mi (12 km) from the city centre

Getting around Frankfurt

Frankfurt has a good, co-ordinated public transport system of Underground (U-Bahn), tram (Straßenbahn) and bus. Public transit nerds will be quick to point out, that the "U-Bahn" is actually a bit of a misnomer, given the fact that it has moved traffic sections in the outskirts, more in line with systems called "Stadtbahn" in other German cities. The RMV site has basic information and timetable information available in English and other languages.

Tickets

You can get single trip, all-day and weekly tickets. You can get tickets for one person or a group of up to five people travelling together.

By taxi

Frankfurt has plenty of taxi drivers to service the many business travellers. The city is not too big, although fares tend to be expensive. Watch out for taxi drivers that take detours if they notice that you do not know the city. Still, for door-to-door transport, taxis are a way to go.

By car

Avoid using your car in the city, especially in tourist "hot spots" like Sachsenhausen (especially on a Saturday) because of congestion and a severe lack of parking spaces. Street parking is extremely limited, and illegal parking often results in expensive towing fees. If you must drive into the city, your best bet is to use a "Parkhaus" (parking garage). Rates typically range from €2 to €5 per hour, with daily maximums between €12 and €40 depending on the location.

Frankfurt travel FAQ