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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aachen has to offer.

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When to visit Aachen

Aachen in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8748
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aachen in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8748
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 46 miles from Aachen.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Alamo, 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 46 miles from Aachen.

Car

Another option to get to Aachen is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 123 miles from Aachen. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Alamo, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.

Airports near Aachen

DUSDuesseldorf Intl
CGNCologne Köln/Bonn
DTMDortmund

Airlines serving Aachen

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 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 ₹ 9,075 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,505 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 ₹ 2,657 to ₹ 55,609 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aachen are about 22% 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)
₹ 11,505+
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Novotel Aachen City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,603+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,658+
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Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,022+
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a&o Aachen Hauptbahnhof
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 5,030+
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Hiring a car in Aachen

Expect to pay ₹ 230 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 ₹ 2,756 and ₹ 3,674. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 230 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 ₹ 2,756 and ₹ 3,674. The most frequently booked car type in Aachen is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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