Car Hire Donetsk Airport

Donetsk Airport is located in the Donetsk city of Ukraine, northwest to the city's center just 10 kilometers away. Over time, the airport has undergone numerous changes, and so in prone to much activity around it. After being built in the 1940's and 50's, Donetsk Airport has had major construction in 1973 and then recently in 2011 and 2012.

The official name of the airport is Sergey Prokofiev International Airport, and is a tribute to the 20th century music composure Sergi Prokofiev, a native Donetsk himself.

What to Know About this City

Adjacent to the Kalmius River, Donetsk is an industrial city with a major scientific and economic powerhouse. In history, it goes that the land was first discovered by John Hughes, a very prominent Welsh businessman and was then named Yuzovka. It is John who constructed many coal mines in the area and a steel plant. Guess one can say, that the work drive of the city is as old as the city itself. Over time, the city was renamed Stalino and from that, finally Donetsk.

Currently though, the city isn't much of a tourist spot, but can be reached from Donetsk Airport. And from there, one can rent a car and discover the rest of the city. You can easily find the car rental companies spread out in the city on important locations, including the airport.

Places to Visit

Donetsk is unofficially known as the 'City of Million Roses' and is as delightful as the name given. With currently as many as 2,000,000 inhabitants, the city is the 5th largest city of Ukraine. The one feature that stands out is it's sport. Being a large sport center, the city has ended up building infrastructures that have held highly reputed games as UEFA, Boxing, Tennis, Davis Cup, etc.

These are the few places you just have to visit, but before that, make sure you rent a car to ease transportation for yourself:

• Donbass Arena - Sports freak, assemble! This arena is a beautiful structure that holds game all year around. So if you are in luck, you can catch a game. If not, then worry not, you can enjoy a tour around it regardless.
• Pushkin Boulevard - A very nice, pleasing walking area and an even nicer way to spend your evening.
• Park of Forged Figures - What a special park this one is. A collection of forged figures surrounded by a gorgeous setting of the park that will prove to be a good walk for everyone.
• Park Shcerbakova - Add a little adventure to your family trip, and take them here. The place is a great setting of many rides and fun filled activities. You can easily reach it with your rented car.
• FC Shakhtar Museum - A soccer specialty museum, that will be a real treat for soccer lover around the globe.