Car Hire Leipzig Airport - Mini guide to Leipzig Airport

Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) is about 45 minutes away from the centre of the city. This is the principal gateway to the Saxony region and many visitors use Leipzig as their base for exploring the state. With excellent road links, this is best achieved with car hire at Leipzig Airport.

The airport is a large facility that accommodates millions of passengers every year from its three terminals. Most domestic and international flights operate from Terminal B and the more recently constructed Central Terminal. Terminal B has a number of quick check-in desks, while there are 35 standard ones in the Central Terminal.

There are a variety of restaurants bars and shops in each of the terminals though Terminal B houses the main airport shopping area. The opening hours of all the outlets correspond with flight schedules so whichever terminal you are flying from, facilities will be available.

There is the usual range of amenities at the airport. Designers have made the terminals fully accessible for all passengers and there are ATMs and banking facilities available. The information desk is manned 24 hours an day and cheap car hire at Leipzig Airport is available.

Leipzig is home to many visitor attractions and sights. The zoo is a family favourite day out and the Botanical Gardens provide a peaceful haven. The city centre streets house some architectural wonders and some magnificent ancient buildings like the old City Hall. Evening performances at the Opera House are very popular and tickets should be booked in advance.

Although Leipzig is easy to reach and the first stop for many visitors, there are many other destinations within reach using car rental at Leipzig Airport. There is a direct link to the A9 Munich-Berlin motorway and the A14 that runs from Dresden to Magdeburg. The A14 also has a link to north Germany via the A2.

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