The dynamic city of Frankfurt is the main transportation and business hub of Germany, and plays a major role in European economy. The home of the European Central Bank, this financial power-city has much more to offer than imposing sky-scrapers and impatient business-people. Hidden amongst the concrete jungle you will find charming neighborhoods, urban parks, and one of the most colorfully mixed cultures of Germany. HAPPYCAR is here to help you find the best car hire Frankfurt has to offer so you can take full advantage of this lively city. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website, and provide you with the best deals on a rental car Frankfurt to make your money go further with a car hire that fits your specific rental needs. With pick up locations at the Frankfurt Airport, HAPPYCAR makes it easy for you to get your vacation started.
General Information
Frankfurt, the capital city of the state of Hessen, is located at the heart of Germany and Europe. It is the leading financial center of Europe, the busiest transportation hub in Germany, and features some of the largest and most important trade-fairs in the world. The Frankfurt skyline is perhaps the most eye-catching sight when you first visit the city. The imposing sky-scrapers and proximity to the Main River have earned this city the nickname Mainhattan. During your stay in Frankfurt, you should definitely check out one of the many trade fairs held at the Messe Frankfurt. The two most well-known of these fairs are the Frankfurt Book Fair and Frankfurt Motor Show, the largest of their kind.
Frankfurt is by far the most multicultural city in Germany, with around 25 percent of the population either not holding a German passport or being a naturalized German citizen. This leads to a colorful mixture of cuisine, traditions, religion, and culture. Frankfurt features a great array of interesting museums, the most famous of which lie along the Museumsufer. Here you will find 11 museums including the world-renowned Jewish Museum and Städel Museum for Fine Arts. Traditional Frankfurt cuisine consists of hearty ingredients like eggs, potatoes, and lots of herbs. It is believed that the famous writer Goethe listed Grüne Soße, or green sauce, a typical Frankfurter meal, as his favorite dish. When discussing Frankfurt cuisine, one can of course not forget the Frankfurter sausage. This famous meat is usually served with a side of Sauerkraut, and can be found all over the city.
Frankfurt architecture is not limited to raging sky-scrapers and office buildings; the city hall consists of nine buildings simply called Römer, and features a facade reminiscent of medieval times. The St. Paul’s Church is perhaps the most important political and historical monument of the city. The church, established in 1789, became the seat of the Frankfurt Parliament, the first publicly and freely-elected German legislative body.
Take advantage of your Frankfurt car hire
Frankfurt’s central location and importance as a transportation hub give you many options for taking advantage of your HAPPYCAR Frankfurt car rental. You can hop on the autobahn and drive the approximately 25 miles southwest to the city of Mainz. The city is famous as the home of the invention of the movable-type printing press, and features architecture and sights dating back to its ancient Roman roots.
Heidelberg is called by many the most beautiful city in Germany, lays only 60 miles due south of Frankfurt. This would be the perfect opportunity for you to test your rental car Frankfurt on the autobahn. Heidelberg will captivate you with its charming atmosphere, beautiful river-banks, imposing castle, and Mediterranean-like flora. The average temperature here is the highest in Germany, which gives a nice change to the otherwise cool weather found elsewhere in the country.
When you hire a car in Frankfurt, you should take the two hour drive to the major city of Cologne. This metropolis offers a great variety of museums, ‘Kölsch’ restaurants, and of course the world-famous Dom.
Book now with HAPPYCAR and take full advantage of the flexibility and freedom your Frankfurt car hire grants you. Our quick and hassle free service provides you with a great springboard into your adventures. The HAPPYCAR team wishes you a pleasant journey!