Car Rentals at Dusseldorf International Airport

Düsseldorf Airport is not only the largest airport in the Rhine Ruhr region, it also ranks as the third largest airport in Germany and the 20th busiest airport in Europe.

Passenger arriving at the airport can enjoy services, facilities and amenities at three terminals, namely Terminals A, B, C. Each terminal building has its own airport lounges for passengers to relax in prior to their flight.

The airport has its own train station offering metro rail connections as well as regional and national trains to passengers. A taxi rank in front of the arrivals area supplies travellers with additional onward travel options. Airport busses halt at several different points within the airport, with one bus stop being just outside at the arrivals terminal.

Several well-known car hire companies operate in the airport. Car hire Düsseldorf Airport operators can be located in the central arrivals area. Customers with an advance booking can get their vehicle keys and documents at the rental desks in this part of the airport.

Among the car rental Düsseldorf Airport suppliers are National Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Sixt and Hertz. Several other car rental companies have their rental stations in the city centre of Düsseldorf and may be able to supply a pick up service upon request.

Car hire Düsseldorf Airport offers a great selection of vehicles for tourists who wish to spend a few days in the city and explore the surrounding area or who need a car for business meetings. Some car rental companies stipulate a minimum of 24 hour advance notice.

It is always advisable to make hire arrangements prior to arriving at the airport, as this will save time on the day and won’t lead to disappointment, if a particular make or model of car was required. Hiring a vehicle online is the cheapest option, as most car rental companies, car hire Düsseldorf Airport operators among them, will charge higher rental rates at their stations than they do online.

Customers can choose vehicles from the pictures and descriptions given on the car rental companies’ websites. Prices are usually inclusive of all taxes and airport fees, free unlimited mileage, certain types of insurance and during winter months, car hire in Germany will also include winter tyres, a legal requirement in a country, where winters can be very harsh with plenty of snow and ice on the roads.

Customers should return their rental car at the station dealing with returns (Mietwagenrückgabe). A sign will direct visitors from the motorway exit to the Car Rental Centre. There is a petrol station on the airport compound, situated just west of the administrative office block.

For city driving the car rental Düsseldorf Airport stations can supply vehicles like the mini or economy class Smart for Two, Ford Ka, Fiat Punto or VW Golf. For more space, class and engine power there are also cars like the Mercedes Benz class A or B, VW Passat station wagons or BMW series 1 to 3. For groups or large families there are also minivans and people carriers like the VW Sharan or the Mercedes Vito seating between 7 to 9 passengers.

Some car hire Düsseldorf Airport companies have exclusive partnerships with manufacturers like Porsche for example, enabling motorists to hire a car that they would normally not be driving in their day-to-day life. The trip to Germany can thus be combined with a unique driving experience in some of the fastest flowing motorway traffic in Europe.

Limousines, minibuses and vans, cabriolets and people carriers are all available via car rental Düsseldorf Airport.