Aarhus travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aarhus
With a population of 237,551, Aarhus is the largest city in Central Jutland, Denmark by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Aarhus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Aarhus
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aarhus in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Aarhus, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Aarhus
Plane
When flying to Aarhus, you’ll arrive at Aarhus (AAR), which is located 19 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Aarhus from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 39h 20m.
Train
The train station in Aarhus is called Aarhus, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Aarhus is to pick up a car hire from Copenhagen, which is about 98 miles from Aarhus. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Copenhagen.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aarhus, including FlixBus, Vy and BlaBlaBus. From Copenhagen, the bus ride to Aarhus takes 205 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,834. From Hamburg, the ticket costs about ₹ 5,920 for a journey of 310 miles. The most popular bus station is Aarhus Bus Station, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Aarhus. Aarhus Rutebilstation is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Aarhus
Where to stay in Aarhus
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cabinn Aarhus and Wakeup - Aarhus. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Aarhus, with prices from ₹ 4,669 to ₹ 15,908 per night. Aarhus Docklands is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aarhus are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Midtbyen - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Atlantic, Scandic Aarhus City and Sofs Boutique Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Midtbyen is ₹ 9,556.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aarhus
Most booked hotels in Aarhus
Hiring a car in Aarhus
Expect to pay ₹ 185 per litre in Aarhus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,221 and ₹ 2,962. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aarhus, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.