Ekaterinburg Car Hire

Ekaterinburg is a major Russian city that from 1924 to 1991 was known as Sverdlovsk after Bolshevik political leader Yakov Sverdlov. It's a busy, modern and metropolitan city, with plenty to see and do.

Hiring a car in Ekaterinburg

Booking in advance and then picking up your car hire from Ekaterinburg Airport upon arrival is a must for a cosmopolitan and modern city like this, where getting around is essential. Cheap Ekaterinburg car hire can also be picked up once you arrive if you compare local deals and hunt out the best offers. In general, Ekaterinburg car hire can be more expensive than some other European cities but is well worth it to get around.

Places to visit in Ekaterinburg

There are over 30 museums in the city including mineral and jewellery museums and those specialising in cast iron sculpture. The Nevyansk Icon Museum has over 300 religious icons on display which span the 18th to 20th centuries. There are unusual monuments and exceptional pieces of architecture too. You can get cheap Ekaterinburg flights throughout the year but prices drop with the temperature in winter when it's extremely cold in Russia. If you're trying to find a good hotel Ekaterinburg has an array of exceptional accommodation ranging from one star to five.