Car Rental - Duesseldorf Airport

Rent a car at Düsseldorf Airport with and start your adventure with ease. The Düsseldorf Airport car rental desk is simple to locate, situated on the ground floor right by the exit. Follow signs for car rental or for the information desk which is next door.

When you rent a car at Düsseldorf Airport, you give yourself the freedom to reach many exciting German destinations.

· Central Düsseldorf is only an 11-minute drive away from the airport.

· You can reach Essen in just 23 minutes.

· Dortmund is only 44 minutes away by car.

· Cologne is a 45-minute drive from Düsseldorf Airport.

· You can arrive in Frankfurt in around two hours and 30 minutes.

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Collecting your rental car from Düsseldorf Airport

What cars can I rent from Düsseldorf Airport?

Returning your rental car to Düsseldorf Airport

How to extend your car rental

FAQs

Collect your Düsseldorf Airport car rental with Hertz select from a wide range of vehicles to suit all purposes, from spacious SUVs and family-friendly sedans to eco-friendly electric vehicles, fuel-efficient compacts and more.

Where is the Hertz Rental desk at Düsseldorf Airport?

The Hertz desk for car rental at Düsseldorf Airport is easy to reach once you disembark from your flight. The desk is right by the central information desk, near the exit and entrance doors by Terminal B. Just follow the signs for the information desk from any terminal. The car rental lot is accessible by Terminal A, over the covered pedestrian bridge.

The Düsseldorf Airport car rental desk is within walking distance from all terminals and the airport is accessible. Your airline or travel agent should be able to offer additional support should you require it.

All three terminals at Düsseldorf Airport are connected via a central terminal area, so walking between them shouldn’t be a problem. There is also long-term parking available with a regular shuttle service to the city center.

How to get from Düsseldorf Airport to central Düsseldorf

Reaching central Düsseldorf from the airport car rental lot is simple.

1. Exit the airport onto A44 towards Stadtbezirk 5

2. Take exit 30 and turn left onto Danziger Street / B8

3. After a few miles, the B8 becomes B1.

4. Continue on B1 to reach Fritz-Roeber-Straße in Stadtbezirk 1

5. Take Ratinger Street to reach Liefergasse in central Düsseldorf approximately 11-13 minutes after leaving the airport

What Cars Can I Rent from Düsseldorf Airport?

The specific makes and models available for car rental at Düsseldorf Airport may vary, but you can be guaranteed a wide choice with Hertz.

Compact car rental at Düsseldorf Airport

A compact car such as a VW Golf or Ford Focus could be an ideal choice for weekend car rental or when you’re travelling light. Squeeze into tight spots in busy parking areas with ease.

Standard car rental at Düsseldorf Airport

Our wide range of standard cars, which may include models such as the Ford Kuga or VW Passat, give you plenty of space for the whole family, including your luggage. From spacious SUVs to premium estate cars, you’re sure to find what you need.

Electric car rental at Düsseldorf Airport

With electric car rental from Düsseldorf Airport, you can enter the low-emission zones found in the region without incurring a fine. EVs such as the Polestar 2 provide comfort and style alongside great efficiency.

Please note: Availability and specific models may vary.

Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to return your rental car

You can return your Düsseldorf Airport rental car at the same place you collected it. The easiest way to get there from Düsseldorf city center is to:

1. Get on B1 (Joseph-Beuys-Ufer) and head north

2. Merge onto B8 (Danziger Straße)

3. Merge again onto A44

4. Follow the signs on the motorway for Departures (Abflug) and then for Rental Cars (Mietwagen) to reach the car rental lot at Düsseldorf Airport

What to do when you return your rental car

When you return your rental car to Düsseldorf Airport, park in the rental lot and leave your keys and documents with a member of the Hertz team at the desk. Our staff will be able to advise on any extra steps you may need to take and complete your return. You can then use the covered walkway to access any of the terminals.

How To Extend Your Car Rental

You can extend your Hertz rental easily using our online tool or by letting our staff at Düsseldorf Airport know when you pick up your vehicle. You can also contact the branch once you are on the road to arrange for additional days.

FAQs

Which German cities have low-emission zones?

There are currently more than 50 low-emission zones in Germany, including Düsseldorf, Essen and Wuppertal. You may wish to consider electric car rental or check before you drive, as you may need to plan for fees.

Are there fees for late return of my rental car?

Most EU Hertz locations offer a 29-minute grace period for late returns. If you return your rental between 30 minutes and one hour and 29 minutes late, there will be an additional surcharge. If you reach one hour and 30 minutes late or more, you will be charged for an additional full day’s rental.

How easy is it to find EV charging stations in Düsseldorf?

There are currently more than 200 EV charging stations in and around Düsseldorf, so if you choose electric vehicle rental, you should find it easy to stay charged.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept most major credit cards. You may also be able to rent a car using a debit card, provided that card has a Discover, MasterCard or Visa logo, although additional checks may be required, and this service is not available in all areas.