Krefeld is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Krefeld works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Krefeld, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Krefeld, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Krefeld starts at around €44 per night, with a typical rate near €60 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Apartments Luisenhof, guest rating 9.5 from 49 reviews, from €111 per night; Landgut Ramshof, 4-star, guest rating 8.9 from 122 reviews, from €178 per night; Hotel Restaurant Benger, 3-star, guest rating 8.4 from 714 reviews, from €103 per night; Hotel Imperial, 3-star, guest rating 8.4 from 182 reviews, from €106 per night; Design Apartment nähe Düsseldorf, guest rating 8 from 52 reviews, from €79 per night.
Day trips & routes: Dusseldorf — about 26 km, 34m drive; Koln — about 61 km, 59m drive; Cologne — about 61 km, 59m drive; Bonn — about 93 km, 1h 19m drive. Fastest option is Dusseldorf: 34m by car.
Krefeld: what to know
Things to see: "Dusseldorf Old Town and Altbier Tour", rated 5 from 15 reviews, from €23; "Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €36; "Discover Dusseldorf’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €79.2; "Explore Dusseldorf’s Art and Culture with a Local", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €99; "Airport Transfer: Airport DUS to Dusseldorf by Luxury Car", rated 5 from 3 reviews, from €83.
Krefeld has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Krefeld is around €60, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Krefeld you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Germany, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
