Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Varel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Varel

With a population of 25,212, Varel is a must-see destination in Lower Saxony, Germany. Consider staying at least one whole day in Varel to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Varel

Varel in April
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varel in April
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Varel

Plane

Although Varel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bremen Airport (BRE), which is located 36 miles from Varel. Hannover Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Varel from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Varel is to pick up a car hire from Cologne, which is about 177 miles from Varel. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Budget, among others, in Cologne.

Plane

Although Varel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bremen Airport (BRE), which is located 36 miles from Varel. Hannover Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Varel from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Varel is to pick up a car hire from Cologne, which is about 177 miles from Varel. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Budget, among others, in Cologne.

Airports near Varel

HAJHannover
BREBremen
HAMHamburg

Airlines serving Varel

Lufthansa
Good (8,219 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,208 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,630 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Varel

Most booked hotels in Varel

Upstalsboom Landhotel Friesland
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Hotel Up´n Diek
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Varel

Expect to pay £1.96 per litre in Varel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £23.50 and £31.34.

Expect to pay £1.96 per litre in Varel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £23.50 and £31.34.