Best Car Rental Bonn Airport

The Bonn Airport is actually called Cologne-Bonn airport. It is centrally located in the Cologne-Bonn region and is one of the few 24 hour airports in Germany. It is primarily known as a cargo Terminal but passenger traffic has increased over the years. In 2010 9.8 million passengers passed through the airport. Outside of Europe it is not well known as a passenger destination. However several airlines offer direct flights at very reasonable rates. The Cologne-Bonn airport is the European hub for UPS and is the Eastern European hub for FedEx.

Getting to and from the airport is fairly easy due to a regular bus and train service. These services connect with both Cologne and Bonn, the two major cities nearest the airport. There are also taxis available outside the airport. Also there are some firms through which you can hire cars for rent. All transportation services for passengers are from Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is primarily for cargo.

Within Terminal 1 you will find many bars and restaurant. ATMs, banking and postal services are also available in both Terminal s 1 and 2. In addition you will also find various shops in both Terminal s. Duty-free shops are located in both Terminal s for your convenience. There are also medical and dental facilities along with a pharmacy. Airlines provide various amenities for physically challenged travelers and the airport itself is designed to allow wheelchair movement. The Cologne-Bonn airport also has a spacious conference facility complete with high-tech equipment and a panoramic view of the airport's apron.

The Cologne-Bonn Airport is also host to the German Space Agency (DLR) and the European Astronaut Center (EAC) where astronauts are trained as part of the European Space Agency. It is also one of NASA's 19 non-American abort landing sites for the space shuttle.

The airport handles a number of flights during the day to destinations throughout Europe as well as Internationaltraffic. As a major hub for FedEx and UPS there is also considerable cargo traffic.

Inside Terminal 1 you will find four companies offering car hire in Bonn Airport: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt . You can get a comparison of prices between the companies by accessing tripindicator.com. Once you have completed your car hire you will be directed to where you may pick up your vehicle and given directions for leaving the airport.

The airport's central location provides wonderful opportunities for car travel in the region. You can drive approximately 10 miles north and visit the city of Cologne. Cologne is a major cultural center of Germany and has over 30 museums. During World War II the city was devastated by allied bomber attacks. However after the war it began a major rebuilding and was completed in the 1990's.

You can also drive about the same distance to the south to the city of Bonn, the former capital of West Germany. It is officially called the Federal City in recognition of its being a major part of German politics and government. Even with the official movement of the capital of the unified Germany to Berlin in 1991, much of Germany's political institutions remain in Bonn. Bonn is also the birthplace of Beethoven. Bonn hosts a number of Internationalorganizations and is a major media center.