Fantastical palaces, glittering lakes, medieval monasteries and wholesome country hamlets make Bavaria Germany's premier location for exciting car hire excursions. There's always a reason and a season to visit Bavaria. Whether you're planning to hike across the Alps in the pleasant spring sunshine, take advantage of winter ski fun or soak up the atmosphere of a lively summer festival, you'll find Bavaria offers something for everyone and car hire is the best way to get to wherever you want to go. Bavaria epitomises all that is typically German-Oompah bands, Lederhosen, chocolate and beer are just some of the things that Bavaria has given the world. Added to this list are castles worthy of fairytale princesses and lakes that double-up as mirrors. Bavaria is like nowhere else in Germany. Travelling through this stunningly scenic region, you'll encounter locals who are proud of their unique traditions and culture. From the charming log cabins of the Alps to the medieval squares of the bustling capital city Munich, Bavaria is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, long after you've left the Alps behind.

The following is a list of recommended Bavaria Car Hire Drives:

Neuschwanstein Castle:

Epitomising Bavaria's rich fairytale heritage, a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle is a must for all romantics. Christian Jank, a theatrical set designer created the palace in 1868 under the guidance of Ludwig II of Bavaria. Such is the storybook charm of the castle that the building even went on to inspire drawings for the classic animated motion picture, Sleeping Beauty.

? From Nuremberg Airport329km

? From Munich Airport156km

? From Frankfurt Airport418km

? From Salzburg Airport213km

Lake Starnberg:

Since the days of Ludwig II, the dazzling waters of Starnberg See have attracted Munich's city dwellers to its shores. Offering clean air and excellent scope for outdoor pursuits, a car hire excursion to Lake Starnberg will definitely top the list of Bavaria car hire excursions for all active types.

? From Nuremberg Airport212km

? From Munich Airport73km

? From Frankfurt Airport432km

? From Salzburg Airport167km

Cloisters Andechs:

The beautiful Benedictine Abbey of Andechs makes for an excellent Bavaria car hire excursion. Renowned for its elaborate baroque church and authentic brewery, Cloisters Andechs is definitely worth making a song and dance about. In fact, composer Carl Orff did just that in the 1930s when he composed his masterpiece Carmina Burana, an enduring work based on a collection of medieval manuscripts, believed to have originated in Cloisters Andechs.

? From Nuremberg Airport214km

? From Munich Airport74.2km

? From Frankfurt Airport433km

? From Salzburg Airport175km

Erding:

The city of Erding, with its timber-clad buildings, cute chapels and enveloping farmland is quintessentially Bavarian in appearance, but modern in outlook. A visit to Erding shouldn't be missed by car hire day-trippers looking to get an insight into the authentic Bavarian culture.

? From Nuremberg Airport189km

? From Munich Airport14km

? From Frankfurt Airport418km

? From Salzburg Airport213km