Moscow, Russia travel guide
Handling an abundance of international flights from around the world including the United States, Sheremetyevo International Airport is the second largest airport in Russia. Located just 29 km northwest of Moscow, it is one of three airports serving the capital of Russia. It can take anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours to traverse that 29 km to the city depending on the transportation you choose.
The fastest route is often the Savyolobsky Rail Terminal 7 km to the Lobnya station, then a taxi from there. However, if you aren't in a hurry and you prefer not to be guided by public transport schedules you can have your car hire Sheremetyevo Airport awaiting your arrival.
Sheremetyevo's two terminals have a unusual layout where they are actually completely divided, and essentially separate airports using the same set of runways. Flights to cities in /russia and charter flights arrive and depart from Sheremetyefo-1, but you will most likely only be seeing the larger Sheremetyevo-2, which handles all international flights.
Moscow is one of the world's greatest cities and has played an important role in Russian history. Exploring Moscow will lead you to lavish palaces, world class museums, and one of a kind architecture. Take your Sheremetyevo Airport car hire around to all the sights.
- Local time in Moscow, Russia:
- GMT+3
- Population of Moscow, Russia:
- 10,126,424
Tourist attractions at Moscow, Russia
Saint Basil's Cathedral
Looking much like the inspiration for Disneyland, the amazingly colorful onion domes topping this cathedral are a unique sight to say the least. Nothing similar can be found in the entire millennium of Byzantine tradition from the fifth to fifteenth century.
The Cathedral of Intercession of Theotoks on the Moat, or the Cathedral of Basil the Blessed is a Russian Orthodox cathedral dating back to 1561. Standing on the Red Square in Moscow it marks the geometric center of the city and the hub of its growth since the 14th century. Perhaps the geometric center isn't a bad place to start your way around town by Moscow, Russia car hire?
Shukhov Tower
This hyperboloid tower was one of many designed by Vladimir Shukhov, built between 1919 and 1922 as a transmission tower for a Russian Broadcasting tower. Today the Shukhov Tower in Moscow is at the top of UNESCO's Endangered Buildings list with an international campaign to save it.
Bogdan Khmelnitsky (Kievsky) Pedestrian Bridge
Built from re-used steel from the old steel arch, its main pedestrian walkway and stairs are completely enclosed in a glass canopy, with two open-air side walkways. There is also a Krasnoluzhsky Road Bridge for your car hire Moscow, Russia if you're not too keen on walking once you get to the other side.
Recommended daytrips from Moscow, Russia
The Red Square
The first destination for most visitors to Moscow is usually the Red Square, in the heart of the city. Here you can visit St. Basil's Cathedral, the state history Museum, Lenin's Mausoleum, and one of the Kremlin's long brick walls.
You might notice that the stones that make up the square are black, not red. The name comes from another meaning of the Russian word "krasniy", meaning "beautiful".
Old Arbat Street
Take your Moscow, Russia car hire out for a day of shopping and souvenir hunting on the kitschy Old Arabat Street. Here you can find an abundance of tourist cafes, lousy restaurants, artists, and souvenir vendors. The souvenir prices vary greatly, so shopping around is a must, and it helps to speak Russian.
Kolomenskoye
Once an imperial estate, Kolomenskoye is now a very popular weekend destination for Muscovites and tourists alike. Here you can find a vast collection of churches and other buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries, including some wooden architecture that was shipped here by the Soviet Government all the way from Karelia.
Located in the south-east of Moscow, enjoy your journey here and take your time with a cheap car rental Moscow, Russia.
Hotels at Moscow, Russia
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
Ul. Balchug 1
115035
Moscow, Russia
Tel +7 495 287 2000
Fax +7 495 287 2002
Renaissance Moscow Hotel
Olympiski prospect, 18/1,
Moscow, 129110 Russian Federation
Phone: 7 495 931 9000
Fax: 7 495 931 9076
Local conditions for Moscow, Russia
Thu, 24 May 2012 18:50:00 +0400
Thursday at 18:00 MSD:
sunny intervals. 15°C (59°F)
Temperature: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Relative Humidity: 45%, Pressure: 1025mb, falling, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Moscow, Russia
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Thursday
White cloud, Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 8°C (46°F)
Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1026mb, Humidity: 36%, Sunrise: 05:01MSD, Sunset: 21:53MSD
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Friday
White cloud, Max Temp: 13°C (55°F), Min Temp: 7°C (45°F)
Max Temp: 13°C (55°F), Min Temp: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1026mb, Humidity: 43%, Sunrise: 04:59MSD, Sunset: 21:54MSD
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Saturday
White cloud, Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 8°C (46°F)
Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 45%, Sunrise: 04:58MSD, Sunset: 21:56MSD
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport
- Airport code:
- SVO
- Phone number:
- +7 95 578 9101
- Fax number:
- +7 95 737 5391
- Address:
- Leningradskoe Highway, Moscow 103340, Russia
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Moscow:
- Moscow city || 18 Miles / 29 km / 45 minutes by rental car from Downtown Moscow
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport you will find a variety of car rental companies at the Arrivals Hall, Terminal F in the airport. The following companies offer car rental service in Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport:
- Hertz
- Sixt
Booking your car hire vehicle for Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport in advance is the best way of getting the best deals and cheap car rental offers in 7 seater, 9 seater or any type of car hire vehicle you need for your stay in Moscow, Russia.
Airlines providing airport services to Moscow, Russia
- Adria Airways
- Aeroflot
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air Algerie
- Air Astana
- Air Baltic
- Air China
- Air France
- Air Koryo
- Air Malta
- Alitalia
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
- Armavia
- Avianova
- Belavia Belarusian Airlines
- Bulgaria Air
- China Eastern Airlines
- Cyprus Airways
- Czech Airlines
- Delta
- Donavia
- Estonian Air
- Finnair
- Hainan Airlines
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Iran Air
- JAT Airways
- KLM
- Korean Air
- LOT POLISH AIRLINES
- Malev Airlines
- MIAT
- Nordavia
- ROSSIYA AIRLINES
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Transaero
- Turkish Airlines
- Ural Airlines
