Car Rental Kempten

Kempten used to be an Imperial free city which belonged to the Holy Roman Empire up to the Napoleonic era. Today, it is a modern city on the Iller's riverbanks and right at the foot of the Allgau Alps. Downtown Kempten is a good place to get started in touring the city's attractions to learn more about its history and cultural heritage.

The city is part of the main railway line running from Lindau to Nuremburg so it is accessible via the Deutsche Bahn from Munich, Nuremburg, Ulm, Lindau, and Augsburg. It takes about one to two hours to reach Kempten from Munich, and the train station conveniently lies in the downtown area.

Much of Kempten's town center is pedestrianized but there are buses and taxis operating around it to help you access other parts of the city. To save money, car hire in Kempten Downtown can be arranged. Several attractions await the visitor in Kempten and these include a plethora of churches around the city.

The Alpine Museum, the St. Lorenz Basilica, and the Archaeological Park Cambodunum are among the main attractions to see in Kempten. Cheap car hire in Kempten Downtown can be picked up as soon as you arrive if you reserve it before your trip. From the downtown area, you can also visit the Alpine Gallery inside the Alpine Museum.

Kempten's location makes it a good base for visiting other cities in the Swabia region in Bavaria. From Kempten, you can drive to Fussen and Augsburg for a day trip. Car rental in Kempten Downtown also lets you access Friedrichshafen in about an hour and 15 minutes via the A7 and the A96.