Leipzig Airport Car Rental
The Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEG) handles passengers from both the Saxony Halle, Anhalt a well as Leipzig region. It handles a little more than two million passengers annually. Leipzig itself has a population of more than 500,000 and is located around 100 miles to the south of Berlin. Leipzig has also been recently included as one of the top 10 cities to visit according to the New York Times. 
Car Rental companies situated within the Leipzig Airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Each company has a presence in the arrivals area of the terminal, not far from the exit. Pick up your luggage, and head out towards the front exit and you won't miss the car rental desks. They sit across from a little food service area called Marché Bar, Terminal B, ground floor.
Once you speak to your car rental agent, you will inquire of the location of parked your rental car. Your car will sit on the premises, so there will be no need of a shuttle service somewhere away from the airport area.
The city of Leipzig is approximately 22 km from the airport and takes around 20 -30 minutes by rental car. After picking up the rental car, head out on Flughafenallee. You're going to drive on this road for a little less than a kilometer and will also go through one turning circle. After going through the turning circle, Flughafenallee turns into S8a. Follow this road for another 2.1 km. Then you need to merge to the right to get on A14 going to Dresden/Leipzig. Follow A14 for around 8.7 km.
Next, you will need to take exit 23-Leipzig-Mitte for B2 toward Wittenberg/Bad Düben/Delitzsch. There will be a fork and you want to keep to the right and merge Maximilianallee/B2. Stay on this road for 6.7 km. Then make a left on Am Gothischen Bad/Rackwitzer Straße/B2 and then a right on Brandenburger Straße/B2/B6/B87. Continue on this road and you will be in the center of the city.
To return your rental vehicle back to the airport, you will most likely head back on B2, then A14 as well. Notice that the blue signs overhead will direct you to the Halle Airport - remember that the Leipzig and the Halle Airport are one and the same. Try to re-fuel before returning your rental car. Take note if you see any petrol stations as you exit the airport premises or within a couple of km of the airport. However, if there are none, you may be better off filling up in Leipzig, rather than waiting too long. 
Globana Airport Hotel - At the Globana each room has satellite TV, minibar and free Internet and very stylish rooms for the guest. The property offers a sauna and fitness center on the roof with great views of the surrounding area. A breakfast buffets is served everyday as well as lunch and dinner. Two restaurants offer international as well as seasonal region dishes. During the warmer season there is a terrace to enjoy yourself. Also there's a lounge with a full service bar for relaxation.
Best Western Hotel Leipzig Airport-Messe - Conveniently located minutes from the airport, the Best Western's rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV's and safes. A buffet is served every morning for breakfast and dinner has a variety of dishes with a relaxing bar serving fine wines, cocktails and many types of draft beers. A spa offers massages, fitness center, steam bath and sauna for total relaxation and rejuvenation.
Holiday Inn Leipzig Günthersdorf - Situated by the Aue Forest, this hotel has modern rooms with work desks and wireless Internet. Unfortunately it's not free to get connected. Also, the restaurant serves international as well as regional meals for lunch and dinner. Very close by foot is the Nova Eventis entertainment and shopping center. It's one of the largest shopping areas in all of Germany. Also you have easy access to explore the Aue Forest from this location.
Most of the dining services are located in the main terminal and Terminal B of the airport. Also shopping is offered at the mall as well as terminal B. A few amenities include:
There are many places to see in Leipzig. From churches, museums, and opera, the city is rich in culture and history. Also, the music tradition of the city is known world-wide. The Thomas Church Choir and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra provide great entertainment and cultural outlet for all. Other sights to see include:
Minivans, SUVs, and luxury rental vehicles are all awaiting you at the Leipzig Airport. Each type of vehicle has its own merits, so consider the number of seats needed, storage needed, transmission type (remember that most car rental areas in Europe rent more manual transmissions than automatic), and type of fuel that you prefer. Also remember that diesel engines will garner a little better fuel mileage than gasoline, however diesel generally costs a little more. Also consider reserving a GPS when booking your rental car. This is especially something to consider if you've not been thru the Leipzig area before.
Finally, thanks so much for visiting our site. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope you consider booking your car thru us at Eurocar Rental.
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Leipzig/Halle Airport Basics.....
The Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEG) handles passengers from both the Saxony Halle, Anhalt a well as Leipzig region. It handles a little more than two million passengers annually. Leipzig itself has a population of more than 500,000 and is located around 100 miles to the south of Berlin. Leipzig has also been recently included as one of the top 10 cities to visit according to the New York Times.
Leipzig Airport Car Rentals and Destination Guide.....
Car Rental companies situated within the Leipzig Airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Each company has a presence in the arrivals area of the terminal, not far from the exit. Pick up your luggage, and head out towards the front exit and you won't miss the car rental desks. They sit across from a little food service area called Marché Bar, Terminal B, ground floor.
Once you speak to your car rental agent, you will inquire of the location of parked your rental car. Your car will sit on the premises, so there will be no need of a shuttle service somewhere away from the airport area.
The city of Leipzig is approximately 22 km from the airport and takes around 20 -30 minutes by rental car. After picking up the rental car, head out on Flughafenallee. You're going to drive on this road for a little less than a kilometer and will also go through one turning circle. After going through the turning circle, Flughafenallee turns into S8a. Follow this road for another 2.1 km. Then you need to merge to the right to get on A14 going to Dresden/Leipzig. Follow A14 for around 8.7 km.
Next, you will need to take exit 23-Leipzig-Mitte for B2 toward Wittenberg/Bad Düben/Delitzsch. There will be a fork and you want to keep to the right and merge Maximilianallee/B2. Stay on this road for 6.7 km. Then make a left on Am Gothischen Bad/Rackwitzer Straße/B2 and then a right on Brandenburger Straße/B2/B6/B87. Continue on this road and you will be in the center of the city.
To return your rental vehicle back to the airport, you will most likely head back on B2, then A14 as well. Notice that the blue signs overhead will direct you to the Halle Airport - remember that the Leipzig and the Halle Airport are one and the same. Try to re-fuel before returning your rental car. Take note if you see any petrol stations as you exit the airport premises or within a couple of km of the airport. However, if there are none, you may be better off filling up in Leipzig, rather than waiting too long.
Hotels Near the Leipzig Airport.....
Globana Airport Hotel - At the Globana each room has satellite TV, minibar and free Internet and very stylish rooms for the guest. The property offers a sauna and fitness center on the roof with great views of the surrounding area. A breakfast buffets is served everyday as well as lunch and dinner. Two restaurants offer international as well as seasonal region dishes. During the warmer season there is a terrace to enjoy yourself. Also there's a lounge with a full service bar for relaxation.
Best Western Hotel Leipzig Airport-Messe - Conveniently located minutes from the airport, the Best Western's rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV's and safes. A buffet is served every morning for breakfast and dinner has a variety of dishes with a relaxing bar serving fine wines, cocktails and many types of draft beers. A spa offers massages, fitness center, steam bath and sauna for total relaxation and rejuvenation.
Holiday Inn Leipzig Günthersdorf - Situated by the Aue Forest, this hotel has modern rooms with work desks and wireless Internet. Unfortunately it's not free to get connected. Also, the restaurant serves international as well as regional meals for lunch and dinner. Very close by foot is the Nova Eventis entertainment and shopping center. It's one of the largest shopping areas in all of Germany. Also you have easy access to explore the Aue Forest from this location.
Airport Amenities.....
Most of the dining services are located in the main terminal and Terminal B of the airport. Also shopping is offered at the mall as well as terminal B. A few amenities include:
- Gebr. Heinemann KG HEINEMANN Duty Free
- LSG Shop Ringeltaube
- Airport market
- Reisebank / Bureau de change
- Spiel-In Casino
- Wiener Feinbäcker / Bakery
- Sparkasse cash machines
- Volksbank cash machines
- Flight bag vending machines
- Flight simulator
- Photo booth
- Massage armchairs
- Gate Gourmet GmbH Mitte
- ARWE Service GmbH
- Car cleaning
Leipzig Airport Car Rental Attractions.....
There are many places to see in Leipzig. From churches, museums, and opera, the city is rich in culture and history. Also, the music tradition of the city is known world-wide. The Thomas Church Choir and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra provide great entertainment and cultural outlet for all. Other sights to see include:
- Johannapark with City-Hochhaus Leipzig and the tower of the New Town Hall.
- Palais Roßbach
- St. Thomas Church or Thomaskirche
- St. Nicholas Church or Nikolaikirche (see picture below)
- Völkerschlachtdenkmal or Battle of the Countries Monument.
- Gewandhaus - The home of the very famous Gewandhaus Orchestra.
- City-Hochhaus Leipzig - It was constructed in 1972 and is the tallest building in the city.
- Städtisches Kaufhaus or municipal department store
- Leipzig's International Trade Fair
Leipzig Airport Car Rental Types.....
Minivans, SUVs, and luxury rental vehicles are all awaiting you at the Leipzig Airport. Each type of vehicle has its own merits, so consider the number of seats needed, storage needed, transmission type (remember that most car rental areas in Europe rent more manual transmissions than automatic), and type of fuel that you prefer. Also remember that diesel engines will garner a little better fuel mileage than gasoline, however diesel generally costs a little more. Also consider reserving a GPS when booking your rental car. This is especially something to consider if you've not been thru the Leipzig area before.
Finally, thanks so much for visiting our site. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope you consider booking your car thru us at Eurocar Rental.
Source: Leipzig Airport Homepage