Car Hire in Colmar
Mini guide to Colmar
Colmar
Located along the Alsace Wine Route, Colmar is a perfect base from which to explore some of France's most coveted wine country. Colmar is an important city in Alsace and has a well-preserved medieval quarter.
The Alsatian Route du Vin is an extremely popular region for tourists and it's possible to explore this 75-mile stretch of wine country by bus, train, hire car, and even bicycle. Typically, wines produced in this area are crisp and fruity, such as Pinot Blanc, although there are German-influenced varieties like Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
Colmar's old city is characterised by ancient, half-timbered homes, cobblestone pedestrian boulevards and colourful, Alsatian buildings. One of Colmar's most fascinating assets is the Issenheim Altarpiece, housed in the Musée d'Unterlinden. This dramatic masterpiece is a collection of scenes from the New Testament, all of which are marked by an intense and emotional surrealism.
Maison Pfister and Maison des Têtes are two ancient houses from the 16th and 17th centuries respectively. On the 100th anniversary of the death of French sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi, the city of Colmar commissioned a replica of his most celebrated work, the Statue of Liberty. This version of the stoic lady stands nearly 40 feet tall on a pedestal situated north of the old quarter.
Most tourists arrive in Colmar via train from Strasbourg or Basel. Buses also connect to several cities throughout Alsace. Once on the ground in Colmar, public transportation consists primarily of buses and taxis. We offer affordable car hire from Colmar, an essential asset when exploring the Route du Vin.
Car hire deals in: France
We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.
Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.
