Everything a tourist needs to know about car rental in Frankfurt: cost, documents, insurance, traffic rules, toll roads, as well as the main car rental companies in Frankfurt.
Renting a car in Frankfurt can be a vital thing for those who are going to explore not only Germany, but also look into, for example, France or Belgium. The prices for renting a car in Frankfurt are relatively low: you can rent a two-door small car for four for 37 EUR. Prices on the page are for November 2018.
There are a lot of car rental points in the city itself, and in its environs and nearby small towns, which can be convenient for those who consider Frankfurt more like a base camp and do not want to stop by the center. The nearest towns where you can rent a car are Offenbach am Main (5 km), Neu-Isenburg (6 km), Eschborn, Bad Vilbel, Dreiach, Steinbach am Taunus, Heusenstamm, Maintal, Mülheim an Maine, Kelsterbach, Schwalbach, Sulzbach - all within 10 km. Most of all in Frankfurt offices of the company Sunnycars - about 25. There are also more well-known rental companies here: "Sixt", "Avis", "Herz" - 5-10 offices each. Other popular offices with a decent number of rental points in the city are Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, National.
Some car rental companies charge a separate fee for crossing the German border with their car.
As elsewhere in other places, it is better, of course, to book a car in advance. But in principle, at the same Frankfurt airport, you will always find a car - not in one office, but in another.
General terms
All General terms for car rental in Frankfurt are the same as everywhere in Germany: age at least 21 years old (additional surcharge if the driver is over 21 years old, but under 25 years old), driving experience - a year, international driver license. Some car rental companies charge a separate fee for crossing the German border with their car. The rule regarding the ownership of the credit card used to make a reservation to the person on whose rights the car is issued is already widespread today, and Frankfurt is no exception.
If you are going to take a car at Frankfurt Airport to get to a hotel in the center - think carefully. Trains from the airport are very frequent and reach the center of Frankfurt in a quarter of an hour. And by car, you can stand in a traffic jam for a very, very long time.
If you rent a car not in the "usual" "Hertz" or "Avis" - pay attention to the additional conditions. For example, how much will it cost winter tires, which must be used from October to March, but can be paid separately. The rental company may, oddly enough, may charge additional funds for the fact that you returned the car before the agreed time (for example, before the opening of the office). And, of course, funds for "non-rolled" days are not returned.
Car rental prices in Frankfurt
Mini class - from 37-45 EUR per day, station wagons - from 45 EUR per day, premium cars, minivans and SUVs - from 105 EUR per day.
General rules for renting and driving in Germany
Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest cities in Germany, located in the Hesse region in the west of the country. Frankfurt is not only a significant business and cultural center of Germany, but also the largest air hub. Frankfurt Airport, according to statistics, is the busiest airport in Germany and one of the largest airports in all of Europe. It is not surprising that while in the city, a large number of tourists are puzzled by the question of further movement, both in Frankfurt am Main itself and in Germany as a whole.
Germany is one of the most convenient countries for traveling by car. That is why car rental in Germany is consistently very popular among independent tourists. The roads of Germany are entirely high-speed autobahns and picturesque city and country roads, which have perfect coverage, are safe and ultra-modern.
Since Frankfurt is considered the country's largest air hub, many tourists start their journey through the south-west of Germany from Frankfurt. You can rent a car in Frankfurt am Main at numerous rental offices in the city itself, as well as at the airport of arrival. In order to rent a car, you must have basic documents - a passport, an international driver's license And bank card to pay for the service.
As a rule, rental offices block a certain amount on the card as a deposit. Such a pledge is called a deposit, it is provided in case of unforeseen circumstances (accidents, fines, etc.). If no unforeseen circumstances occurred during the car rental, the amount will be safely unblocked on the card within a month. This is a common practice of all European car rental companies, so before booking it is worth checking if there is enough money on the card for the deposit (even if you are paying for the car rental in cash).
But what should definitely alert is the lack of insurance. You should be offered insurance at the rental office itself. As a rule, all large offices do this, but small, little-known companies can neglect this. Although insurance is an additional expense item, it will save a fair amount of money in case of unforeseen circumstances. fines and car repairs at your own expense are quite expensive in Germany.
Regardless of whether you take a diesel car or a car on gasoline, in Germany, when renting a car, unspoken rule- return the car with the same amount of fuel in the tank with which you took it. You can refuel in Frankfurt and other cities of the country at numerous petrol stations in self-service mode. 95th gasoline corresponds to the German name super, and 98th - super plus (names are used instead of numbers). average price for gasoline in Germany is about 1.34 euros per liter, the price for diesel is within 1 euro per liter of fuel.
Christian allinger/German autobahns
Car rental in Frankfurt
In Frankfurt am Main, you can find rental offices in almost any area of the city, as well as at the airport. Each of the rental points has a different number of suppliers from one or more. Common car rental providers in Frankfurt are international companies Global, Budget, InterRent, Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, German Buchbinder and others. All these companies have a reputation accumulated over the years, clear rules for fast and comfortable car rental, so you can book a car for trips with these companies safely and quickly. Different rental locations have different car fleets, this should be taken into account if you plan to book a certain type of car.
If you will be traveling mainly in German cities or moving only around Frankfurt, then a mini or medium-sized car may be enough for these purposes (remember that the historical centers of German cities have rather narrow buildings). If you plan to visit German national parks, mountains, waterfalls and other natural attractions, then it makes sense to take a larger car with mechanical box, although, in general, the roads in Germany are so good that in most cases it is quite possible to travel by car with automatic transmission gears.
So, you can find rental offices in Frankfurt by the following addresses: 1, Ferdinand-Happ-Strasse (city center, there are two suppliers - Global and Buchbinder, there is an extensive car park); 122, Westerbachstrasse (city center, there are two suppliers - Global and Buchbinder, a large fleet of vehicles); 5, Carl-Benz-Strasse (city center, there are three suppliers - Thrifty, Keddy and Europcar, the car park is large). One supplier can also be found at: 21, Camberger Strasse (city center, supplier - Thrifty, the fleet consists of small, medium, large cars, minivans and station wagons, there are no premium car rental options); 399, Ludwig-Landmann-Strasse ( West Side cities, suppliers - Keddy and Europcar in one office, a large fleet of vehicles); 340, Hanauer Landstrasse (eastern district of the city, supplier - Sixt, huge car park); 179-181, Eckenheimer Landstrasse (northern part of the city, supplier - Europcar, car fleet is quite large).
The central railway station is also considered a popular point for car rental in Frankfurt am Main. 5 suppliers are represented here at once - Hertz, Keddy, InterRent, Sixt and Europcar. The total fleet consists of more than 70 cars. You can compare car rental conditions in Frankfurt for all places and companies on international booking sites, such as , rentalcars, and others. On the same sites, you can choose a car of interest, make a preliminary reservation and, thereby, save yourself from many formalities when renting a car on the spot. You can also rent a car in Frankfurt at such a popular point as the international airport of arrival, both on arrival and in advance through websites. More on this later.
David Schiersner/City Streets Car rental at Frankfurt Airport
Car rental at Frankfurt am Main Airport is a highly demanded option, because. many tourists fly to Frankfurt not only to see the city itself, but also to travel around the south-west of Germany (through the regions of Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, etc.). At the Frankfurt International Airport, there are 8 rental offices of various suppliers at once, and the total fleet is about 112 cars. Here you can find cars of all classes - small, medium, large, station wagons, premium cars, SUVs and minivans.
The following providers operate at the airport: Flizzr, InterRent, Alamo, Thrifty, Keddy, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt. You can also compare the conditions for car rental at Frankfurt Airport from different providers on the services , rentalcars, and others. Please note that on holidays (Christmas, New Year, Easter) there may be queues at rental offices, because this is a popular tourist season within the country, in these cases it will be more reliable to book a car in advance, in order to avoid a shortage of the desired class of car.
Renting a car in Frankfurt opens up many opportunities for traveling around Germany, popular destinations where to go from Frankfurt are highway number 8 towards the Baden-Württemberg region and cities such as Baden-Baden, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Freiburg, etc. Also on this route you can get to neighboring France; Highway No. 9 towards the Bavaria region and cities such as Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Bamberg and others; and in fact, route number 6 for traveling around the Hesse region, in which Frankfurt itself is located.
In summary, we can say that car rental in Frankfurt is one of the most popular options for getting around not only in Frankfurt itself, but also in other regions of Germany. German roads are reliable, the process of registering a car for rent is simple, and moving around Germany is quick and comfortable.
atomic taco/One of the rental locations at Frankfurt Airport List of car parks in Frankfurt am Main
If you are traveling by car, you will need information on car parks in Frankfurt am Main. There are both public and private car parks in the city. On the plus side, most Frankfurt hotels in the 3-4 star category offer parking spaces either on site or close to the hotel's location. In addition, car parks in the center of Frankfurt am Main can also be found at the following addresses:
An Der Kleinmarkthalle 7(24-hour parking, from 08.00 to 19.00 payment is 1 euro per hour, after 19.00 free on weekdays, on Sundays free all day);
Parkhaus Hauptwache(the exact address is Kornmarkt 10, covered 24-hour parking, payment is 2.5 euros per hour);
Turmcente(the exact address is Querstraße 7-9, covered 24-hour parking, payment is 2 euros per hour from 07.00 to 19.00 and 1 euro per hour from 19.00 to 07.00);
Parkhaus Konstabler(the exact address is Töngesgasse 8, covered 24-hour parking, payment is 2 euros per hour on weekdays and 1 euro per hour on Sundays);
Karstadt(the exact address is Brönnerstraße 6, covered parking, open from Monday to Friday from 06.30 to 20.30, payment is 2 euros per hour);
MyZeil-Palais Quartier(exact address - Große Eschenheimer Str. 10, covered 24-hour parking, cost - 2.50 euros for 45 minutes);
Konrad-Adenauer-Strasse(the exact address is Vilbeler Str. 27, covered 24-hour parking, the cost is 2 euros per hour on weekdays and 1 euro per hour on Sundays).
We will be happy to answer your questions in the comments!
On a note:
Going on a trip to Germany, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of applying for a tourist visa. You can take out insurance on your own without leaving your home. For this, there are special services, such as , and others. You can buy a policy online and then print it on a regular printer.
Photo at the beginning of the article: hakan dahlstrom
You can rent a car either directly at the airport or book it in advance.
Cost and terms of car rental in Frankfurt. Online booking
Documents required to rent a car in Frankfurt
To rent a car at Frankfurt Airport, as in all of Germany, you must have the following documents:
- Passport with valid visa.
- International driving license. (Most major rental companies accept a standard national driver's license if their full name is duplicated in Latin. Specify this when ordering a service.
- Driver experience must be 1 or more years. The minimum age of the driver is 18 years.
- Credit card. For business car rentals, two credit cards are required.
- In the case of online booking, you must present a printed booking form, which you will receive on your email address.
When renting a car, you must leave a deposit of 10% of the cost of renting a car.
WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT INSURANCE WHEN RENTING A CAR?
Pay attention to CASCO insurance (Vollkasko-Versicherung), which is included in the cost of car rental in Germany. This will depend on the cost of rent and security deposit.
Pay attention to the abbreviations in the insurance:
- CDW - accident insurance.
- LDW is theft insurance.
- LIS is an extension of OSAGO, it can be up to the amount of 1 million euros.
- PAI stands for accident insurance.
- PEC - baggage insurance.
Where and when is the best time to rent a car in Frankfurt?
You can rent a car in Frankfurt both via the Internet and at the offices of rental companies located at the airport: Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Global Rent a Car, and others.
The optimal booking period is two weeks before the start of using the car.
The cost for renting online is the same as for renting on the spot. But, with early booking, there is more choice of cars, and prices are lower. Sometimes, due to great demand rental prices go up.
Also, when booking a car online, you immediately see how much and for what you have to pay. You will be able to choose required options, such as travel outside of Germany, insurance extensions, GPS availability, etc.
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 - news, photos and reviews serial novelties and concepts 2018-2019 model year. The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show is an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest in the global automotive industry from September 14 to 24, 2017, traditionally in Germany, the Frankfurt Motor Show takes place. The first two days, September 14 and 15, the exhibition is open exclusively to the press, on the remaining days from September 16 to 24, 2017, inclusive, the doors of the Frankfurt Motor Show are open to everyone who wants to join the world automotive industry and get acquainted with new production cars and concepts that herald future premieres.
Traditionally, for our reviews posted in the rubric, we will talk in detail about new concepts and prototypes, new serial cars and updated models.
Concepts and prototypes of the cars of the future Frankfurt Motor Show 2017.
The 67th Frankfurt Motor Show was a real Mecca for the premiere conceptual models. And the undisputed leader in the presentation of concepts is the German company, which prepared as many as 5 concept cars, electric scooter and motorcycle.
With two-wheeled new products and start the story about the concepts.
BMW Concept Link Scooter - will melt the serial electric scooter with a convertible seat capable of carrying both one and two people, a compact electric power plant and an excellent set of equipment (color touch panel, projection screen, navigation).
The BMW HP4 Race Concept Bike is a prototype production sports bike with a carbon fiber frame and wheels and a powerful 200 hp engine. The production bike will become the flagship production line BMW Motorrad.
Now about the four-wheel concepts of BMW AG, which will become production cars in the very near future.
The BMW i5 Concept is the forerunner of the BMW i5 four-door electric hatchback slated for series production in 2019-2020.
is the harbinger of the new generation BMW Z4 roadster.
- the prototype of a new generation of chic BMW coupe 8 Series.
The Korean company Kia will be marked by showing the harbinger of a new generation of Kia cee'd - with a new extended hot hatch body type.
Electric Mercedes Concept EQ A will talk about plans German manufacturer release in 2020 a competitor for the BMW i3 with a three-ray star on the hood.
Smart Vision EQ fortwo Concept is a prototype of an unmanned electric city car.
The British company Mini brought two concepts to the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: the MINI Electric Concept electric hatchback and the MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept, a sports hot hatch with a 231-horsepower gasoline engine.
Renault will surprise visitors of the Frankfurt motor show with incredible stylish car- Renault Symbioz Concept.
Czech Skoda will expose an electric concept for acquaintance.
The British Jaguar was marked by a futuristic Jaguar Future-type concept.
Japanese Toyota will present in Frankfurt, Germany, a hybrid Toyota C-HR Hy-Power Concept with emotional exterior design.
Volkswagen I.D. Crozz Concept will talk about the prospects for entering the market in 2020-2022 of the electric crossovers of the German company Volkswagen.
Premieres and novelties stock cars at Frankfurt Motor Show 2017
We would like to note right away that more than 100 new models of production cars are planned to be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show ( updated versions and completely new models). We will focus on the most interesting, in our opinion, new products of the 2018-2019 model year, which we already talk about in detail in our reviews. So what's new at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 in alphabetical order from "A" to "Z".
New Audi A4 Avant G-Tron and Audi A5 Sportback G-Tron for the European market, new generation Audi A7, the new generation of executive and new Audi RS4 Avant.
Third generation and Bentley Mulsanne Limited Edition.
Hurricane 900-horsepower convertible Brabus Rocket 900 Cabrio and 700-horsepower coupe Brabus 700 AMG E63S.
Updated compact MPV BMW 2-Series Active Tourer, restyling BMW versions 2-Series and BMW M2, electric bmw 3-Series, updated electric car, electric sports car BMW i8 Roadster, 462-horsepower diesel monster BMW M550d xDrive, new generation of peremptory, new compact BMW crossover X2, a new generation of crossover, a new generation of the coupe crossover BMW X4.
Novelties of the French company: mini crossovers and Citroen E-Mehari.
Chinese Chery Automobile will introduce a new compact crossover for the European market in Germany - .
Second generation budget crossover.
New in the family Italian company - .
The company prepared for the exhibition in Frankfurt quite seriously: exclusive Ford GT 67 Heritage Edition and ford ranger Black Edition, new generation compact hatchback, restyling versions of the models , Ford Tourneo Courier and .
Japanese company will distinguish itself at an automobile exhibition, modestly showing an updated .
South Korean automotive giants have a large exposition of new products: Kia Picanto X-Line - a hatchback stylized as a crossover that has survived restyling, the latest compact crossover and its platform brother, a hot hatch and a stylish coupe-shaped body.
The honor of the Italian flag is defended by a new Lamborghini Aventador The S Roadster, following in the footsteps of , and the facelifted Maserati Ghibli sports sedan in GranLusso and GranSport Editions.
The Japanese premium automaker has unveiled updated versions of the hybrid hatchback and compact crossover, as well as the 7-seater modification of the Lexus RX crossover, on the Frankfurt Motor Show podium.
On September 12, an international automobile show opened in Frankfurt. Volkswagen, Kia, Lamborghini, Mini, BMW, Porsche, Toyota and other major brands presented their new products. Many new electric vehicles and hybrids are expected. Read more in the online broadcast of "Autopilot".
21:12 . Skoda Karoq
At the booth, I overheard a conversation. "Well, it will be like the Tiguan, only cheaper, because it's not a VW, it's a Skoda." There is a certain amount of justice in this. The new Czech crossover not only shares a platform with other VW Group cars, it looks now, especially in profile, like Audi crossovers or seat. No, of course the machine has its own face. But still, this is not Yeti, which Karoq has replaced. One could argue about the Yeti's design, but it hardly makes sense to argue that the car looked more than original. More about this car
21:02 . Jaguar XE SV Project 8
The fastest "jaguar" at the moment. Past the "crucible" of the Nurburgring, the 600-horsepower four-door Project 8 is capable of accelerating to 100 km / h in 3.7 seconds. Its maximum speed exceeds 320 km/h. Tested on a car for the first time brake system Carbon Ceramic Braking by Jaguar with silicon nitride ceramic ball bearings. The eight-speed Quickshift transmission can be operated either via aluminum shift paddles under the steering wheel or via the central Pistolshift selector, another new addition to the XE. The car will be offered in a standard four-seat version and a two-seat Track Pack. The latter is 12.2kg lighter by replacing magnesium-framed Performance seats with carbon-fiber racing seats. More about this and other cars from Jaguar
20:50 . Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. knocked down the already not very great excitement around its stand in Frankfurt by announcing the date when the brand's first supercrossover will finally premiere. Or, as it is majestically called in Santa Agata - SSUV, that is, Super Sports Utility Vehicle.
The debut of the Urus model is scheduled for December 4 at the factory in Santa Agata. Not only this PR move seems strange, but also the choice of a shock model for a German car dealership: autumn is in the yard, rain is pouring like a wall in Frankfurt, and Lamborghini invites you to evaluate a roadster that is not much different from a coupe. Not counting, of course, fresh air, due to the large volume of which, probably, the roadster is 50 kg heavier than the coupe. More about this car.
20:30 . Bentley Continental GT
The wonders of Bentley's interactive lab at the Frankfurt Motor Show booth were far less astounding than the marvelous turning mechanism of the new Continental GT: push a button and a central wooden panel with an analog chronometer, compass and thermometer turns into a 12.3-inch touch screen multimedia system. More about this car.
19:44 . Bugatti Chiron
On the eve of the auto show, the 1479-horsepower supercar attracted public attention with its recently set track records. Driver Juan Pablo Montoya managed to reach 400 km/h and come back to a standstill in less than 42 seconds. The engine of the supercar, which is limited to 500 copies, is equipped with an electronic "bridle" that limits its maximum speed to 420 km/h. More about this car.
19:03 . Ferrari Portofino
Old Testament downpours washed away this summer even the most reckless admirers of convertibles in Russia. The new Ferrari model does not care even about the snowfalls promised by the false prophets. The folding hardtop changes the mood and feeling of comfort, adjusting to climatic changes in 14 seconds. The process of folding and unfolding can be carried out at low speeds. Their significance probably needs to be clarified experimentally.
The manufacturer traditionally provides only exorbitant data on dynamics: the maximum speed is 320+ km / h, from zero to 100 km / h - 3.5 seconds, 0-200 km / h - 10.8 seconds.
More about this car.
18:37
A new model from JLR's Special Operations Unit, which creates beauty for celebrities such as Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain among other things, is built for the toughest off-road terrain. Raised from the standard 210mm to around 250mm (manufacturer does not give exact figures), the ground clearance and the 815mm Goodyear Wrangler 275/55 R20 "toothy" tires make for a great combination for "stirring" the dirt. More about this car.
17:42 . Wey XEV
The premium division of the company Great Wall brought to the exhibition not only half a dozen serial SUVs, but also a concept premium SUV. The car does not have central pillars - this is fashionable today. And there is no radiator grill - why is it, if the motor is electric? More about this car.
17:21 . Borgward Isabella Concept
Today Borgward brand belongs to the Chinese. But once this brand from Bremen built stylish and expensive cars.
In addition to the SUV, in which one can easily recognize the converted Foton, the Isabella electric car could be seen at the stand - another attempt to take customers away from Tesla.
Four-wheel drive. Power plant power 300 hp Maximum torque 450 Nm. Acceleration to "hundreds" - 4.5 seconds. Max speed 250 km/h. Well, the old-timers will surely appreciate that in appearance there are quotes from the Borgward Isabella - the iconic German car of the 50s of the last century. More about this car.
14:18 . BMW I3s
"Woooo!" - It seemed to me that a trolley bus passed behind. Electric cars and motorcycles rolled along the track, suspended right inside the BMW pavilion.
In Frankfurt, this is no longer customary to be surprised, however, a good half of the audience froze with their mouths open: one of the cars is a “charged” version BMW electric car i3s - drove by herself, without a driver. This is the first time this has happened at a car dealership.
Spinning on the podium, the electric car flew backstage, and another novelty rolled out in its place - the new generation BMW X3 crossover. It seems that this is the main premiere at the Bavarian stand, at least for Russia. The rest of the novelties, and there are many of them - the sixth GT series, the BMW X7 concepts and the eighth series coupe - are rather niche products for us, and the X3 is a real driver from a business point of view, and not only in Russia.
13:46 . Mercedes-Benz EQA
Another electric concept within the EQ sub-brand demonstrates how an electric car can be arranged in a compact class. No wonder the silhouette of the concept unambiguously resembles the A-Class. The index "A" in the title says the same.
The electric vehicle is driven by a 200-kilowatt power point with all four wheel drive.
The power reserve on one charge is decent - up to 400 km. Therefore, on the road, the driver can “play pranks” by turning on the Sport or Sport Plus mode.
Serial production of this and other models from the EQ line is promised to begin at the Bremen plant in 2019. More about this car.
13:26 . Mercedes-Benz Project One
One would think that all the Chinese journalists who came to the exhibition gathered at this particular car - another attempt to transfer Formula 1 technology to public roads. Menacing appearance - not only with a reptile's face, but also with a crest on the back, like a large lizard - does not deceive. Hybrid installation, which can be seen through the glass of the passenger cabin, develops power in excess of 1000 hp. The maximum speed is 350 km/h. More about this car.
13:01 . Mercedes-Benz Volocopter EQ
An aircraft has appeared in the model line of the electric sub-brand Mercedes-Benz.
The German company, based near Karlsruhe, is proud that back in 2011, its founding fathers assembled the world's first quadcopter capable of lifting a person into the air.
However, at that time there was no company yet, and the project could be considered more like a hobby. Today it is a serious technique, as evidenced by the collaboration with Mercedes. The sample exhibited in Frankfurt is not the only model in the lineup. There are also 16-motor devices.
The maximum speed of the Volocopter EQ is 100 km/h. But the recommended flight range is 30 km, because the batteries last for 30 minutes of engine operation.
12:56 . mercedes-benz x-class
Made an official debut serial version pickup truck from Mercedes. So that no one had any doubts about how this machine will be used, the surroundings around the machines exhibited at the stand were chosen appropriately: bicycles, surfboards. However, the company from Stuttgart has rich experience in the production trucks, so the X-Class will no doubt cope with the transportation of building materials or agricultural products. More about this car.
