Rastatt is a city that's located on the German border with France. The city represents a great base from which to explore the Black Forest and even the Palatinate Forest, making car hire from Rastatt a popular choice. Rastatt itself is well-known for its two beautiful castles, demonstrating how culturally rich this area of Germany was in the 18th century. One of the city's castles lies just on the outskirts of the city, and the other is right in the heart of Rastatt. Hiring a car in Rastatt also allows you to make a day trip to Karlsruhe or Baden-Baden.
Rastatt's two famous castles are the first port of call for many visitors to the city. Schloss Rastatt is right in the centre of the city, whereas Schloss Favourite is a 10-minute drive south on the L77; if you want to see both castles, hiring a car from Rastatt is recommended. Getting behind the wheel is highly recommended because one of the greatest drives in Europe lies just to the south of the city in the form of the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse: take the B500 through Baden-Baden and you'll find yourself navigating your way through the heart of the Black Forest's most sublime scenery. Alternatively, Karlsruhe Zoo is 25 minutes away on the A5.
