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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aachen to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Aachen

Aachen in February
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in February
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 Avis, 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 Avis, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
DTMDortmund

Airlines serving Aachen

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 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 B&b Hotel Aachen City-Ost, Aachen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Aachen-Hbf and a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Aachen, with prices from $50 to $1,043 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 12% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$132+
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Ibis Budget Aachen City
1 star
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$110+
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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Aachen

Expect to pay $4.15 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 $49.76 and $66.35.

Expect to pay $4.15 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 $49.76 and $66.35.

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