Car hire Lens Station

Lens Rail Station services both high speed TGV trains and regional trains. The journey by TGV train from Paris Nord to Lens takes around 60 minutes. Car hire at Lens Rail Station can be conveniently pre-booked online at discounted rates, while private hire cars can be arranged on-the-spot as well.

Lens, not widely known as a travel destination for tourists is nevertheless worth visiting for a few days as the city offers several historical places of interest. Located in the country's northern part within a short distance of the main city of Lille, Lens was once a significant mining centre. For city sightseeing, car rental at Lens Rail Station is available.

For those travellers wishing to learn about the city's mining past, extensive information on this community's once flourishing industry is provided by the Centre Historique Minierde Lewarde. Every historical attraction in the city can be accessed with cheap car hire at Lens Rail Station.

The war cemetery in Lens is a must-see for history buffs. The cemetery is known as Notre-Dame de Lorette and at its location thousands of souls lost their lives during the WWII battle that lasted for 12 months. There are displays of automatic machine guns, reconstructed dugouts and ammunition shells used in the fierce battle.

Public transportation is provided by buses following routes to and from various locations in the city. This former industrial hub and its interesting past can be explored on foot, while taxis provide transport services for longer hobs. Vehicle rental is a convenient option for exploration of the surrounding idyllic countryside.