Car Rental Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Collect your car rental from Frankfurt Airport today. We have a wide range of vehicles for you to choose from, from classic hatchbacks to SUVs – you’re sure to find the perfect ride for your trip. We’ve got electric car rental available for those that want to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling in Europe.

Where are the Hertz desks located in Frankfurt Airport?

There are two Hertz rental desks at Frankfurt Airport, one in Terminal 1 (Hall A), in the Airport City Mall Area, one level above the train station. The other is in Terminal 2 (Hall D) at the car rental center on the arrivals level.

How to get to the Hertz rental desk at Frankfurt Airport

Our rental desks are easily located within each terminal. If you wish to travel between terminals, you can take the yellow shuttle service between terminals, with stops at the front of each building. It leaves every 10 minutes and connects Terminal 1 to Terminal 2.

How to get from Frankfurt Airport to downtown Frankfurt:

Downtown Frankfurt is roughly a ten-mile drive from Frankfurt Airport.

1. Get onto the B43, heading east.
2. Then go to the B43 and A5, taking exit 21- Frankfurt-Niederrad.
3. Follow the A5 to downtown Frankfurt.

What cars can I rent from Frankfurt Airport?

We have a wide range of cars available for you to choose from for your Frankfurt Airport car rental. From stylish sedans to family-friendly SUVs, you’re sure to find a suitable vehicle for your stay. Availability for specific models may vary.

Electric car rental

The low-emission zone in Frankfurt is the area from the A5 Motorway in west Frankfurt, the A3 motorway in south Frankfurt and the A661 motorway in Frankfurt’s north. Avoid any congestion charges with an electric car rental from Frankfurt Airport with Hertz. You can explore the city in a Polestar 2 or similar.

Family car rental

If you’re travelling with the family, any of our quality SUVs like the Vauxhall Opel Mokka or the Peugeot 3008 could be ideal. Get the family strapped into one of our SUVs and get ready to enjoy Frankfurt in style.

Compact Cars

Tour the city in one of our small but mighty compact cars. Perfect for navigating the metropolis that is Frankfurt’s center. Our fleet includes the Seat Leon and the Peugeot 2008.

Hatchback car hire

A stylish hatchback mini like a Fiat 500 could be perfect for solo, couple or small group trips in Frankfurt and beyond.

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 car hire back at Frankfurt Airport via either of the Terminals.

If you’re heading to Terminal 1: When you’re on the autobahn A3, A5 OR B43 – follow the signs for Terminal 1 and enter the Car Rental Return.

If you’re choosing to drop off at Terminal 2: Follow the signs for Terminal 2 and Car Rental return from autobahns A3, A5 or B43.

Look out for the Hertz sign upon arrival.

What to do when you return your rental car

The date and time you need to return your vehicle is stated on your booking confirmation email and Rental Record. Our branches have individual opening times so you should factor these in to ensure you are not left with any additional charges or unnecessary waiting around. Once you’ve parked your rental car, head inside of the airport and travel to either of our rental desks to drop off your keys. Our staff will welcome you and take you through the final steps of your vehicle return.

How To Extend Your Car Rental

Need to extend your car hire? No problem, you can easily do this by contacting the Frankfurt Airport car hire branch to discuss extending your rental period.

Further information such as rental record numbers and driver’s license information may be requested.

FAQs

What is required to rent a car in Germany?

A valid driving licence, either from your home state or province is required to rent a vehicle to drive in Germany.

What are the different levels for the Hertz rewards program?

There are three levels in the Hertz rewards program: Hertz Gold Plus, Hertz Five Star and Hertz President’s Circle.

How do I contact Hertz in Germany?

To speak to a member of the Hertz Germany team, you can call the customer service center on +49 (0) 69 153 20 26 26, or email ikeaGE@hertz.com, as well as use the contact us form on our website.

Can I pick up extra accessories from Hertz?

Yes, child seats, wall chargers, car chargers, USB cords, headphones, battery packs and phone holders are available from most Hertz rental counters.

What are Hertz’s future plans for electric models?

We plan to have 25% of our fleet of vehicles to be electric by the end of 2024.