Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany, in the Lower Saxony region. Car hire from Hamburg is recommended for seeing the sights – the city has one of the largest harbours in the world, and a great mix of historical and cultural sites of interest to match. The city is also a first-rate shopping destination, as well as having a whole host of excellent restaurants. The city hall and church of St Michael are also worth a visit – the architecture is bound to impress. The suburbs are also very cool places to be, so hiring a car from Hamburg is a good way to get off the beaten track.
Hamburg has quite a modern city centre, as much of it needed to be rebuilt following the war. The modern attitude to life has spread to its suburbs and nearby villages. You can visit the village of Ottensen if you hire a car from Hamburg – the village used to be Dutch, and is on the banks of the river Elbe. It has a relaxed vibe, with some quirky shops and a lovely bistro. Rent a car from Hamburg and in less than half an hour you can be in Blankenese, which used to be a fishing village. It is a wealthy place, with pretty beaches and small streets.
