A significant part of shopping streets in Hamburg have roofs, so you can conveniently walk from one shop to other even if it rains. Neuer Wall is one of the most attractive shopping streets with a roof.
Don’t forget to leave tips in restaurants and cafes of the city. The average size of tips is around 7 - 10% of the total bill. Taxi drivers should also receive a small cash reward. A sum of 2 - 3 euros will be enough.
Only persons of 21 years and older are allowed to rent a car. In order to be eligible for rental, you will need to have a driving license of the international standard and a credit card. The exact amount of collateral depends on the model of a vehicle.
All traffic violations are due to quite large fines. This concerns not only drivers, but also pedestrians. You should be especially careful when choosing a place to park as many parking lots are paid.
The majority of shops and shopping centers operate on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00. Thursday is considered a long working day, so working hours can be extended. On Saturdays shops usually accept visitors until 16:00, and Sunday is a day off.
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