Car Hire Hamburg

Parking in Hamburg

• CONTIPARK Tiefgarage Europa Passage (20095) offers 720 spaces of convenient central parking next to Hamburg’s Europa Passage shopping mall. It’s also close to the stunning Alster Fountains and a five-minute walk from the majestic Rathaus.
• CONTIPARK Parkhaus Speicherstadt (20457) offers 814 spaces and 24/7 parking right by the iconic canals of Speicherstadt. Park here to be within a five-minute walk from Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg Dungeon and other great attractions.
• Park & Ride Veddel (20539) with 439 spaces this is one of many affordable park-and-ride services on the outskirts of Hamburg, connecting you to the city centre with public transport.

Key roads in Hamburg

• The A7 is Germany’s longest Bundesautobahn motorway. It stretches from Denmark to Austria, passing through Hamburg. Follow the A7 south to Hannover or travel north to Flensburg and the the Danish border.
• The Bundesstraße 4 (B4) connects wider Hamburg to the city centre, offering a route to the famous Port of Hamburg.
• The A24 provides a direct route east to Berlin.

How to get from Hamburg to Hannover

It takes approximately one hour 45 minutes to drive the 160km from Hamburg to Hannover.

1. From CONTIPARK Tiefgarage Europa Passage (20095) car park, head north-east on Hermannstraße.
2. Turn left to Alstertor.
3. Turn right onto Ballindamm.
4. Turn right onto Glockengießerwall/Ring 1/Wallringtunnel, then take the B4 to A255/B75.
5. Follow signs for Bremen/Hannover/Lübeck before merging onto the A1.
6. Follow signs for A7/Hannover and merge onto the A7.
7. Look for A352 and keep right at the fork to continue.
8. Take exit 3 and merge onto B522, taking you toward Messe/Langenhagen.
9. Continue on Vahrenwalder Str. Follow signs for Hannover city centre.

How to get from Hamburg to Lübeck

It takes around an hour to drive the 68km from Hamburg to the World Heritage Sites of Lübeck.

1. From central Hamburg, take the B4 and keep right on Nordkanalbrücke.
2. Continue on Nordkanalstraße, then turn left onto Anckelmannspl./B75.
3. Turn right onto Bürgerweide, before continuing on Sievekingsallee.

At the roundabout, take the second exit onto A24 heading to Berlin/Schwerin/Lübeck/Bremen. Keep left to exit onto the A1 to Lübeck.

Best places to stay in Hamburg

PIERDREI Hotel HafenCity Hamburg

Am Sandtorkai 46, 20457 Hamburg

This HafenCity hotel puts you within a five-minute walk of the popular district’s iconic Speicherstadt and the International Maritime Museum. With a trendy kitchen and bar, the Pierdrei Hotel puts you at the heart of Hamburg’s long and fascinating history.

Ruby Lotti Hotel & Bar

Düsternstraße 1, 20355 Hamburg

Situated on the waterside, guests can enjoy the Rubi Lotti’s stylish rooms with stunning canal views. On the edge of Hamburg-Neustadt, elegant cafes and chic boutiques are at your fingertips. You’re also just a 15-minute walk from the shops of Mönckebergstraße high street on the other side of town.

Hamburg Marriott Hotel

ABC-Straße 52, 20354 Hamburg

Central to the scenic beauty of the botanical gardens and Alster Lakes, find your city break escape at the Hamburg Marriott Hotel. Only six miles from Hamburg Airport, and with spa, fitness room, indoor pool and piano bar terrace, you will be perfectly positioned for a great city break.

Best places to eat in Hamburg

Café Paris

Rathausstraße 4, 20095 Hamburg

If you’re in search of a classy breakfast experience, you’re in the right place. You’ll be transported to a Parisian brunch date, around the corner from the Rathaus. Don’t miss out on sampling franzbrötchen, a delicate cinnamon pastry traditional to Hamburg inspired by French patisserie.

Rive Fish & Faible

Van-der-Smissen-Straße 1, 22767 Hamburg

Fresh seafood is a Hamburg specialty. Enjoy a unique experience of quality cuisine with attractive views of the Elbe River at Rive Fish & Faible. At the harbour’s edge, the restaurant is designed to look like the inside of a luxury yacht. Try the oysters, calamari and grilled fish and let your tastebuds set sail.

Estancia Steaks

Große Reichenstraße 27, 20457 Hamburg

Central to the action of Hamburg’s Aldstadt, guests can savour plates of premium beef with excellent hospitality and a buzzing atmosphere at Estancia. From ribeye to sumptuous wagyu, enjoy some of the best steaks in Hamburg.

Best things to do in and around Hamburg

Harbour Tour of Hamburg

St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Brücke 1, 20359 Hamburg

Whether it’s a one-hour ride or an afternoon cruise down the Elbe, a tour of Hamburg’s famous harbour and Speicherstadt is not to be missed. Journey along the lively quayside through centuries of history. Hop on, hop off, or let the water guide you on an adventure through time.

Miniatur Wunderland

Kehrwieder 2/Block D, 20457 Hamburg

Witness a masterpiece of life in miniature at the world’s largest model railway within Hamburg’s Speicherstadt. Travel the world in a matter of footsteps, from Italy to South America.

Hamburg Fish Market

Hamburg Fischmarkt, St Pauli

Step inside this bustling fish market and discover more than just quality seafood. Stalls offering freshly baked waffles, delicious currywurst and live music can be found here alongside the authentic fish auction hall. Try Hamburg’s staple sandwich, fischbrötchen, straight from the source at the principal port of Germany.