Car Hire in Hamburg - Getting to Hamburg

Hamburg International Airport has flights to and from 130 destinations, making it an accessible city to visit. There are regular trans-Atlantic routes, as well as non-stop European flights. Airport buses are cheap and regular, leaving from the airport into the city every 30 minutes. A taxi from the airport takes 35 minutes and costs $15.

Four train stations service the city, with hourly trains to most German cities. It's also possible to travel direct to Paris, Copenhagen, Berlin and Cologne. The S- and U-bahn also services the city.

Bus trips run nonstop to Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen and Prague, with frequent local services to all centers in Germany, however the bus is far less comfortable and much slower than trains, even if it is the cheapest option..

Hamburg boasts a clean network of thoroughfares in and around the city, making driving a real pleasure. The autobahns A1 and A7 intersect in the city's southside,

and routes are clearly sign-posted around the city. The only drawback is that parking is expensive, particularly in the town centre and at hotel carparks.

Ferries can be caught between Hamburg and England; the rates vary according to the ticket class and whether you're bringing your car.