Our SIXT rental agency in Darmstadt welcomes you in the city, just south of Frankfurt. With your rental car, explore the Art Nouveau Mathildenhohe artists' colony, the hilltop ruins of Burg Frankenstein in the Odenwald, and the city center. When choosing a vehicle in Darmstadt, select a compact for the city, a station wagon for the family, an SUV for the Odenwald, or an electric car for an eco-friendly drive.
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Just north of Frankfurt am Main lies the city of Darmstadt. It's a thriving community with attractions for tourists and facilities for business travelers. The giant multinational pharmaceutical Merck has it's headquarters here. The local SIXT Rent a Car office is at Marburger Str. 22, 64289 Darmstadt in the German state of Hesse.
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Sixt offers cars that are in best condition and are not more than 6 months old. Any car you want to hire is easily arranged with no hassles. There is no shortage of vehicle style, size, and configuration options available to those who want to rent a car with Sixt. Large parties or families travelling in the area will love the fact that vans, roomy sports utility vehicles, and good safety rated station wagons are widely available for rent. People involved in adventure sport activities while in Darmstadt take advantage of 4x4 vehicles for rent in the area. Additionally, various styles and sizes are available to travelers who just want an affordable, comfortable car to cruise about the city. Visitors renting cars in the area can expect to see well-known, popular brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, and Ford in the car rental fleet. The city has a population of around 160,000 and did have a strong U.S. military presence for decades. Darmstadt fell to Allied firestorm bombing in 1944 through the same tactics that soon after destroyed Dresden. Most of the city was destroyed but rebuilding efforts did return some buildings to their prior grandeur. Darmstadt is one of only eight settlements in the world with a name one the Periodic Table, "Darmstadtium" is atomic element 110 on the Table. Renting a Sixt car hire from in Darmstadt makes sense for anyone wanting ease and convenience along with Sixt customer service and selection.
What to do and see in Darmstadt in Germany with a car rental
Darmstadt is a vibrant city blending old and new almost seamlessly to provide something for everyone. Space enthusiasts can tour the European Space Agency Operations Centre (ESOC) to see the operation facilities and discover what ESOC is working on with regard to space exploration. With arrangements, tours can be conducted in German, English, or other languages. Burg Frankenstein is just south of town and a visit to the castle is a must for history and literature fans. The back story and inspiration for Mary Shelley's novel most likely originated here. The castle hosts a Halloween festival every fall. The Orangerie is a historic building with beautiful baroque gardens. The local football club SV Darmstadt 98 provides sports action for fans. The Mathildenhoehe und Jugendstilkolonie is a fine museum with an incredible selection of art and historical pieces on display. The architecture of the area is worthy of inspection and the gardens around the museum buildings are incredible. A rented car from Sixt offers you the convenience to go where you would like. The museum is situated in an area designated at the Artisans' Colony. It was established by order of a Grand Duke as an attempt to boost arts and crafts and the concept survives today. The Wassenturm is a former railroad water tower that has been transformed into a restaurant and art gallery.
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