Car Hire Mannheim Kaefertal

Guide

The German city of Mannheim is the second largest city after Stuttgart in Baden Wurttemberg State. The city is located right where the two rivers, the Rhine and Neckar meet. Mannheim is laid out in a grid-like pattern similar to cities in North America. The main routes all lead to the impressive Electors Palace, which was built in the 18th century and is now the location of the University of Mannheim.

The grid system makes navigating your way round Mannheim fairly simple, which is great if you wish to opt for car hire instead of relying on public transport services. With car hire travellers can explore the city and neighbouring towns and countryside in their own time.

Visit Mannheim's famous iconic landmark, the Water Tower, located in the eastern part of the city. There is a beautiful quaint park and water fountain directly in front of the tower, which is a great place to relax or enjoy a picnic. A great advantage of having your own personal vehicle is that visitors get to travel along the Bertha Benz Memorial Route. This route starts and finishes in Mannheim and follows the route of the world's first ever car journey.

Car rental depots are located throughout Mannheim's city center, but can be quite tricky to find. If you fly into Mannheim's City Airport travellers should arrange to collect their rental vehicle there. This will save costs on airport transfers into the city, as well as having to located a rental depot in the city.

There are many hotels to suit all tastes and budgets located in Mannheim and the nearby towns. Always book in advance of travel to get the best deals and to secure a room.

Mannheim is filled with many fantastic attractions to see and do. There are picturesque castles, a beautiful surrounding countryside, wine regions to explore, many parks and nature reserves and river cruises, but to see all of these sites during your stay we highly advise you opt for car hire in Mannheim.