Frankfurt Airport is the largest airport in Germany, and also one of the largest in the world, handling over 53 million
passengers per year. The airport is situated only 8 miles, or 12 km from central Frankfurt, and has the official airport code
of FRA. There are two large terminal buildings at Frankfurt Airport, named Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Within these two
terminals passengers will find all the amenities they require, including a selection of professional car hire companies. One
of the car hire companies available at the airport is National. National is a popular choice amongst many renters, as they
offer competitive prices, good customer services and a wide range of quality vehicles. Other car rental companies at
Frankfurt Airport, besides National Car Hire, are Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo, Budget, Easycar and Thrifty.
National Car Hire has rental counters in both of the terminal buildings at Frankfurt Airport. Their agency in Terminal 1 is
open every day of the week from 07:00 to 11:59, while in Terminal 2 they are open from Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 11:59,
and 24 hours a day on Saturdays and Sundays. Customers are able to hire a vehicle directly from the rental counters of
National at Frankfurt airport, or in advance, from National’s website at www.nationalcar.com. It is often recommended to make
an advanced booking to ensure your ideal vehicle selection is available on your arrival at the airport. It is also wise to
hire any additional equipment that may be necessary for your travels, such as a child safety seat or a satellite navigation
system. National’s website has all the details regarding their rental procedures and policies, and also displays the vehicle
categories available at Frankfurt Airport, along with pictures of example vehicles in each category. Further information for
their cars are available, for instance, passenger and luggage capacities. The amounts indicated, however, should only be used
as a general guideline, as the vehicles do vary according to their manufacture. When hiring a vehicle from National, a
vehicle category will be selected, rather than a car by its specific make and model.
The Mini category at National contains smaller sized vehicles such as the VW Fox 1.0. This category is a great choice for
single drivers, couples or small families who don’t have much luggage, and who simply need efficient transport around the
city. This little car has air bag protection, ABS brakes, AM FM stereo with a cassette player, five seatbelts and a manual
transmission. The Economy category is another popular choice amongst many renters, as these cars are fuel efficient and
generally come with excellent rental rates. An example vehicle in this category is the Opel Corsa 1.2, seating up to five
passengers. It also comes with air bags, air conditioning and ABS brakes. Vehicles in this category are of a hatchback
variety. Compact vehicles offered by National are of a similar size to those in the Economy Class, seating five people and
storing two items of luggage. The Seat Leon 1.6 is an example of a vehicle in this category, and it features a manual
transmission, air bags and air conditioning.
Passengers who need more space in their vehicles for luggage can consider hiring from one of the Wagon categories at National.
The Opel Astra Caravan is available in the Compact Wagon category, and can store up to four luggage items, while the Midsize
Wagon category features the Opel Vectra Caravan 1.8, with space for up to six luggage items. There are also another four
wagon categories from which to choose, namely, the Standard Wagon, Fullsize Wagon, Luxury Wagon and Specialty Wagon classes.
Vehicles in these categories are all capable of seating five passengers and storing six items of luggage. The Standard and
Midsize Wagons have a manual transmission, while the others are all automatic vehicles.
Intermediate vehicles at National can seat up to five people, and have space for four luggage items. They have a manual
transmission, air conditioning, air bag protection and ABS Brakes, and an example vehicle is the Opel Vectra 1.8.
Intermediate and Standard size vehicles are ideal for the average family, and are great for any types of driving. Standard
vehicles include the Audi A4 1.9. Fullsize vehicles all have an automatic transmission, five seatbelts, air conditioning and
air bags, and include the Opel Signum 2.0. For a bit more style, elegance and luxury, National offers the categories of
Premium and Luxury. Vehicles in these categories are ideal for the business renter who needs a car for presentation purposes.
Examples include the Audi A6 2.7 and Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse 2.2. Both of these vehicles seat up to five passengers and have
an automatic transmission.
National, at Frankfurt Airport, also offers their customers a variety of larger sized vehicles, such as the Renault Grande
Espace 2.2, seating seven people and the VW Caravelle 2.5, accommodating eight passengers. These vehicles are found in the
Van category.
Primary renters at National, Frankfurt Airport, are required to be at least 21 years of age, and have a valid drivers license.
In some cases an International Driving Permit may be required, and drivers from the UK need to have both parts of their
license available. Younger drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 might pay a higher rental rate than usual, and may also not
be allowed to rent vehicles from certain car categories. These may be specialty type vehicles, convertibles or larger sized
vehicles such as SUVs or Minivans. A major credit card is required to pay for the rental, and these include American Express,
Diners Club, Eurocard, Mastercard and Visa. Cash, checks and debit cards are not usually accepted. Further information is
available on National’s website, or National can be contacted directly at their Frankfurt Airport location.
Address: Frankfurt Airport (terminal 1) (FRAT01)
Serviced by Europcar
Terminal 1 Flughafenstr
Frankfurt
Frankfurt, DE – 60549
DE
Frankfurt Airport (terminal 2) (FRAT02)
Serviced by Europcar
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 2
Frankfurt, 1
DE
Telephone Numbers: (49) 4055403193 ext: TERM-1
(49) 4055403193 ext: TERM -2
Fax Numbers: (4969) 69059114 ext: TERM-1
(4969) 69059232 ext: TERM-2
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