Car Hire Frankfurt Airport

With car hire from Frankfurt Airport, you can experience exactly what it is that makes this region so popular. The drive from the airport into the city is around 20 minutes, depending on the traffic, so you can make your way into the heart of Frankfurt as soon as you’ve landed and collected your vehicle.

Thanks to excellent road connections, you’re in the perfect position to head out and explore other neighbouring cities, such as Mainz and Darmstadt. The German road network is well-known for its fantastic links and reliability, so you can rest assured you’ll have easy access to Frankfurt and beyond.

If you drive north-west up the A3, you can reach Cologne in as little as two hours or take a shorter day trip away from Frankfrut and visit Bonn, just 10 minutes away. With a hire car you can see as much of Germany as you’d like. 

You’ll find that parking zones within Frankfurt city centre are colour-coded, and you’ll need to pay for on-street parking within the inner city. For a cheaper alternative, you can find plenty of larger parking lots dotted around the city, so you don’t have to break the bank.

You’ll need to be aware of changing speed limits when driving in Germany, but generally they change between two default speeds. These are 50km/h (31mph) inside built-up areas and 100km/h (62mph) outside of these areas.

A city that has stood the test of time, despite the damage it suffered during World War Two, Frankfurt has kept hold of many of its impressive buildings and built even more. Aside from the gasp-worthy skyline, Frankfurt is brimming with history, culture, and incredible experiences.

Art through the ages

The Städel Museum was founded in 1815 and has since earned its status as a world-renowned art gallery. With an impressive collection of European pieces from artistic geniuses such as Picasso, Rubens and Renoir, the gallery consists of works from as far back at the Middle Ages right up to the present day.

The museum also boasts contemporary works, including those created by artists Francis Bacon and Gerhard Richter. All in all, the Städel is an absolute gem of a gallery.

Angelic constructions

A proud monument within the city, Kaiserdom cathedral is an eye-catching piece of architecture that is easily recognised by its red hue. The main feature of the cathedral is the 95-metre-high tower that is the epitome of Gothic architecture.

Visitors can climb its 328 steps and learn more of the history echoing down the corridors. The cathedral has taken serious damage over the years, once during a fire in 1867 and again during the wartime bombings of 1944. Locals and visitors alike are more than happy to see it standing again.

Frankfurt’s Old Town

You just can’t visit Frankfurt without visiting the Römerberg. The city’s old town centre is a public square and is a wonderful and vibrant place to spend a leisurely afternoon.

Home to a host of local delights, including the picturesque mediaeval buildings and historic markets, this is one of the city’s most popular attractions.

Here you can find the city hall, which dates back to the 15^th century, and gaze upon the Fountain of Justice, the monument of the Roman goddess armed with her sword and scales. Visit the square at Christmas and you’ll have your breath taken away by the spectacular Christmas market.

Bursts of nature

For those that are lovers of plants, the Palmengarten is the place to go when visiting Frankfurt. One of three glorious botanical gardens, this one covers a surface of 22 hectares and can be found in the Westend-Süd district.

The gardens are home to a large range of interesting and beautiful plants, with almost every type of exotic plant from around the world potted in every room. Those driving to visit the Palmengarten will find a convenient underground car park.

The city from above

Frankfurt is known for its impressive skyline, and among the buildings that make up the stretch is the famous Main Tower. A 56-storey skyscraper that measures 240 metres tall, this building can be found in the Innenstadt district and is named after Main river which flows nearby.

The building even goes five floors underground, but it’s the height that most are interested in. The tower has two public viewing platforms, so those that brave them can see Frankfurt from a whole new level.

Discover the best of the city and beyond with car hire from Frankfurt Airport.