Rent premium cars in Frankfurt

Taunus Hills. The wooded ridges north of the city, around the Feldberg and the B8, give a sports car room to work. Roads are narrow in places, so a Porsche or a well-mannered convertible suits the terrain better than anything oversized.

Rheingau Wine Region. Roughly 45 minutes west along the Rhine, villages such as Eltville and Rüdesheim sit among vineyard slopes. The drive rewards an open-top car on a clear afternoon, and hotel car parks in the region are used to accommodating a low-slung chassis.

Westend and the Banking District. This is where corporate hosts and visiting executives actually need a car waiting. Streets are tight and metered, so delivery straight to a hotel entrance or an office address in the district saves time better spent elsewhere.

Wiesbaden. A half-hour run from central Frankfurt to a spa town built on wide boulevards and formal squares. It's a favoured route for a quieter, more composed drive, particularly in a saloon or GT rather than anything built for speed.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA). For arriving principals and business travellers, a handover at the airport removes the need for a transfer car altogether. Parking areas near the terminals are equipped for exotic and luxury models, provided the pickup is arranged in advance.