Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Aachen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aachen

With a population of 265,208, Aachen is a must-see destination in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aachen has to offer.

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When to visit Aachen

Aachen in March
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in March
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aachen

Plane

Although Aachen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is located 74 km from Aachen.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Plane

Although Aachen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is located 74 km from Aachen.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 198 km from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
NRNDüsseldorf Weeze

Airlines serving Aachen

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,443 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,976 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,570 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aachen

From 5-star hotels such as the Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen to great affordable options like the Aachener Stadthotel, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&b Hotel Aachen City-Ost and B&B Hotel Aachen-Hbf. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Aachen, with prices from $49 to $1,016 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aachen

Most booked hotels in Aachen

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Parkhotel Quellenhof Aachen
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Art Hotel Superior
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$87+
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Top Hotel Buschhausen
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Aachen

Expect to pay $3.79 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.38 and $60.50. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.79 per litre in Aachen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.38 and $60.50. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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