Car Rental - Stuttgart Airport

Car rental at Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport gives you instant access to the automotive-obsessed capital of southwest Germany’s Baden-Württemberg state. Whether you’re flying in for work or travel, Stuttgart won’t disappoint. Home to historic castles, medieval architecture and a range of arts, culture and foodie offerings, this is a city like no other.

You’ll find our car rental desk in Terminal 3 of the airport.

Our Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental location is just:

• A 20-minute drive to Leonberg.
• A 25-minute drive to Stuttgart city center.
• A 1-hour 20-minute drive to Heidelberg.
• A 2-hour 20-minute drive to Munich.
• A 2-hour 25-minute drive to Frankfurt.

Jump to the section you need:

· Collecting your rental car from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

· Where Is The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport Car Rental Desk?

· How To Get To The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport Car Rental Desk

· How To Get From The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport Car Rental Location To Stuttgart

· What cars can I rent from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport?

· Returning your rental car to Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

· How to extend your car rental

· FAQs

Collect your Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental from Hertz today to explore Stuttgart at your own pace. We have a wide range of rental vehicles to choose from, including family-friendly SUVs and energy-efficient electric vehicles (EVs).

Read on for more essential pick-up information.

Where Is The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport Car Rental Desk?

The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental desk is located in Terminal 3, on Level 2. Here you’ll be able to pick up your keys before hitting the open road.

How To Get To The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport Car Rental Desk

There are four passenger terminals at Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport. The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental desk is located in on Level 2 of Terminal 3 – the dedicated terminal for international arrivals and departures. Once you’ve collected your bags, just follow the ‘car rental’ signs and you’ll see our desk.

If you’re arriving at Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport from a different terminal, you should make your way to Terminal 3 to pick up your car rental. Each terminal is connected, which means you can easily walk the short distance from one to another.

How To Get From The Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport Car Rental Location To Stuttgart

It’s easy to get to Stuttgart city center from our airport car rental location.

1. Leave the Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental lot and head west on Flughafenstraße towards Flughafenentlastungsstraße.
2. Take the B27 slip road to A8/Stuttgart. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for A8/Stuttgart/B27, then merge on to B27.
3. Turn slightly right on to Richard-von-Weizsäcker-Planie/B27, then turn right at the first cross street on to Konrad-Adenauer-Straße.
4. Make a U-turn, then turn slightly right onto Konrad-Adenauer-Straße/B14.
5. Continue on Konrad-Adenauer-Straße and turn slightly left to arrive in Stuttgart.

What Cars Can I Rent From Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport?

Whether you’re after a weekend car rental or an extended rental, we have plenty of options choose from. You’ll find everything from energy efficient EVs to compact rental cars, perfect for solo travelers. Just keep in mind availability and specific models may vary.

Electric car rental from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

Make the most of Stuttgart’s Low Emission Zones with our fantastic range of EVs, including models like the Polestar 2, Mercedes EQA/EQB or similar.

You’ll be given a green sticker for access – and don’t worry about charging, the city has over 500 charging stations to keep you topped up.

Van rental from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

Travelling to Stuttgart with a large group of friends and/or family? A spacious van like a Ford Tourneo can accommodate up to nine passengers and seven suitcases.

Compact car rental from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

Our range of compact rental cars like the Ford Focus SW and the Opel Crossland X are perfect for navigating through Stuttgart’s city streets in style.

Mini car rental from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

With seating for up to four passengers and one suitcase, a mini car like the Opel Adam is a great option for solo travelers and couples.

SUV car rental from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

Our collection of spacious SUVs, like the Ford Kuga, are equipped with a range of technology to keep the whole family entertained on the road.

Time to drop your car rental back at Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport? Here’s everything you need to know:

Where to return your rental car

It’s easy to return your Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental. If you’re travelling back to us from the city center, simply:

1. Head south on Richard-von-Weizsäcker-Planie/B27 towards Hauptstätter Str./Konrad-Adenauer-Straße.
2. Take the A8 exit towards München/Messe.
3. Keep right to continue towards Flughafenentlastungsstraße. Then follow signs for Flughafen.
4. Turn left onto Flughafenentlastungsstraße to reach the airport.
5. Park up in the car rental parking lot and return your keys.

What to do when you return your rental car

When you arrive at the Hertz lot, park your rental car and head inside to drop off your keys. Once inside, our friendly team will be on hand to finalize your return.

For further information on returning your vehicle, check out our vehicle return guide.

How to Extend Your Car Rental

Want to extend your trip? No problem. You can easily extend your Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental using our online tool.

You can also speak to our team when you collect your vehicle or contact the Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental branch directly to arrange for extra days.

Please note: We may require further details such as rental record numbers and driver’s license information.

FAQs

What do I need to rent a car with Hertz from Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport?

To rent a car with Hertz at Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport, you’ll need to ensure you meet the age, driver and credit requirements. You’ll also need to present us with a valid driver’s license and credit/debit card. Both of which must be in your own name.

Can you add more than one driver for Hertz?

Yes. If you wish to do so, you can add an additional driver to your rental. However, the renter and the additional driver must both present a valid driver’s license and credit card at the time of rental. The additional driver must also meet our standard rental requirements.

How do I add a child seat to Hertz?

We offer three types of child seats at our Hertz Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental location:

• infant (baby) seats
• child seats
• booster seats.

To add a child seat to your reservation, book online or contact us directly. For more information, check out our child seat guide.

What electric cars does Hertz have?

We have a wide range of electric rental cars in our fleet, including models from Polestar and Tesla. We also offer a range of hybrid car rentals too. However, specific models and availability may vary from location to location.

To find out which EVs are available at our Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport car rental location on your date and time of travel, head to our electric vehicle car rental page.

Do Hertz take a deposit?

Yes. When you reserve a car rental at Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport with Hertz, we typically reserve a payment on your card, which is equal to the estimated charges, plus a security bond. The exact amount will be shown on your car rental agreement and may be released or refunded when you return the vehicle.