Car Hire Koln - Mini guide to Koln

Koln, also known as Cologne, is one of the largest cities in Germany. Located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia the region is home to about one million residents. The city was founded in 38 BC by the Romans making it one of Germany's oldest cities.

Cologne lies on the River Rhine and is most famous for being the home of the Cologne Cathedral and the Cologne Festival. The city is a vast metropolitan area and car hire at Koln is a great way to avoid crowded public transportation. The city also has several museums, nightclubs, and restaurants.

With car rental at Koln accessing such festivities as the Cologne Festival is much easier for tourists. The Cologne Festival is considered to be the largest street festival in Europe and is widely attended each year. Festival season in Cologne kicks off on November and runs until Ash Wednesday, with a variety of events being offered.

The Cologne Cathedral is arguably Cologne's most interesting historical site. With cheap car hire at Koln, visitors can drive out to the location to tour the cathedral and its grounds. Visitors may also wish to stop by the University of Cologne, which is held to be one of Europe's oldest learning institutions.

Cologne is also famous for its beer, called Kolsch, which is also the native term for the local language. The beer can be tasted at either restaurants, pubs, or by touring breweries in the area.

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