$169 Cheap Car Rental in Old Town

If your trip to Old Town is all organized but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Not far from the city center, St. Elizabeth Church is one spot you might like to consider putting on your to-do list. If you still have some room on that travel itinerary, Landgrafenschloss and Kaiser Wilhelm Tower will keep you amused too.

We know you can’t wait to test out these new wheels of yours. How about taking a day trip out to Giessen? Just 16 miles away, roll down the windows and enjoy the wind in your hair on the drive there. Mathematikum ought to be at the top of your list here. Gleiberg Castle and Liebig Museum are awesome attractions too. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Wetzlar, 20 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Rittal Arena Wetzlar. (But we’d also recommend Wetzlar Cathedral and Forum Wetzlar.)

Rent a car and get around Old Town at your own pace. Love to head out into some nature? Pick up the keys to an SUV. This vehicle is ideal for those who want adventure in the great outdoors. Just want to get comfortably from A to B and traveling with just a few bags? If you’re not planning on driving very far, a fuel-efficient mini is a great option.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a great range of luxury rental vehicles available in Old Town. What you end up opting for depends on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re planning to do. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you want to indulge yourself, why not book a high-end SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-size sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after something to get you from A to B at the cheapest price possible, maybe go for a budget compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

You’ll have to keep to the right while driving in Old Town. In addition, take some extra caution if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

Scoring a parking space in Old Town isn’t too difficult. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — it could be tricky parking right in the center during busier periods.

Most residential areas in Old Town have a 30km/h speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits usually range between 30km/h and 130km/h.

Normally, your car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may supply your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can issue a fine directly to you.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you can lawfully use your phone while cruising in your car around Old Town. But be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Old Town is 0.05%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light is a big no-no in Old Town. Be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs so that you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Seat belts should always be worn in Marburg. Having said that, the rules may not apply for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.