you could rent a car - ive never done it though - too chicken to drive on the autobahns! the other thing to consider is that the traffic in some european countries around major cities can be kind of crazy & it also means looking for parking etc not all hotels will have parking, especially if you're looking at more budget friendly options. but as i say, have never rented a car anywhere other than in the uk!

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