Bordering Belgium and the Netherlands, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany and was a favoured destination of the European emperor Charlemagne. The city as we know it today has kept a lot of the medieval buildings and historic sights as a tribute to Aachen's rich history.
If you want to take up car hire in Aachen then all these sights and many more can be easily reached; drive up to Aachen Cathedral,- a UNESCO World Heritage Site- where Charlemagne himself was crowned along with dozens of other monarchs. Its gorgeous architecture and stunning interiors make for an enthralling trip.
Car hire in Aachen allows tourists to easily get around the city and see both sides of Aachen; the fascinating historical locations as well as its current economical growth in science and innovation. The university campus around Templergraben contains some beautiful buildings which have been around for more than a century, while the Uniklinik is on a par with the Pompidou in Paris for fans of postmodern architecture.
Easily accessible by car, the Soers region in the north of the city plays host to CHIO-Aachen each summer; it's the equestrian world's most prestigious tournament, and attracts plenty of fans to the Hauptstadion throughout.
Using car hire in Aachen will allow those wanting to venture further afield in Germany plenty of travel options. The city of Cologne is but an hour away on the A4 road; it's the fourth-largest city in Germany and has some of the country's most diverse cultural attractions from orchestras to museums.
The beauty of hiring a car in Aachen means that you can quickly and easily visit another European country! This part of Europe has great road links to Maastricht in the Netherlands as well as Liege in Belgium, either of which are under an hour's drive away using the A79.
