Car Rental - Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt

Rent a car at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and discover Germany’s eclectic capital city. Touch down and collect your rental car at Berlin Airport in no time. Our rental desk is located on the basement level (E0) of arrivals in Terminal 1. Just follow the signs for the car rental center.

Our Berlin Airport car rental location is just a:

• 40-minute drive from Potsdam.
• 45-minute drive from central Berlin.
• 55-minute drive from the Spreewald UNESCO biosphere reserve.
• 1-hr 45-minute drive from Dresden.
• 2-hr drive from Leipzig.

Jump to the section you need:

• Collecting your rental car from Berlin Airport
• What cars can I rent from Berlin Airport?
• Returning your rental car to Berlin Airport
• How to extend your car rental
• FAQs

Pick up your car rental from Berlin Airport and explore the vast history of Berlin and beyond. Choose from a wide range of rental cars to suit your needs. Hit the Autobahn in a sleek and powerful Tesla, stretch out in a spacious SUV or explore the city in a zero-emission electric vehicle.

You’ll find our Hertz car rental desk at Berlin Airport in the arrivals zone of Terminal 1, located on level E0. Just head to the airport car rental center, close to the P1 and P2 parking lots.

The Berlin Airport car rental center is on the same level as arrivals and baggage claim, so it’s easy to reach the Hertz desk once you land. Terminals 1 and 2 are directly opposite to each other. If you arrive at Terminal 2, you can walk to Terminal 1 in just a few minutes.

If you need extra assistance, reach out to your airline and make use of Berlin Airport’s free Mobility Service. Just be sure to get in touch at least 48 hours before your departure, or when you book your flight.

Berlin Airport has various multistorey parking lots close to Terminals 1 and 2. The P1 and P2 parking lots are the closest to the terminals, with spaces suitable for families and people with limited mobility.

Once you arrive at our Hertz location, our friendly staff will guide you through the collection process. You’ll then find our rental cars parked at the Berlin Airport P2 parking lot.

Hertz car rental at Berlin Airport is available from 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. On Sundays, our office will be open from 10am to 10pm.

Once you collect your rental car at Berlin Airport, it takes just 45 minutes to drive the 25.5 miles (41km) to Berlin city center.

1. Leave the P2 car rental parking lot at Berlin Airport by heading east onto Hugo-Junkers-Ring, then continue straight.
2. Use the left two lanes on Hugo-Junkers-Ring to merge onto Schönefelder Allee.
3. Use the left two lanes to merge onto A113, taking the slip road to Hamburg/Berlin-Zentrum.
4. Keep left on A113 and continue for 7.5 miles (12km).
5. Continue onto the A100.
6. Take exit 20 (Tempelhofer Damm) towards Tempelhofer Damm/B96.
7. Use the right two lanes to turn right onto Tempelhofer Damm/B96.
8. Continue to Wilhelmstraße in Berlin city center.

What Cars Can I Rent from Berlin Airport?

Explore the German countryside, escape to the city or travel further afield to fairytale palaces. It’s all possible with a car rental from Berlin Airport. Take your pick from our extensive fleet of cars, from roomy four-wheel drives to nimble city cars.

Family car rental at Berlin Airport

Browse our range of family-friendly rentals, from agile SUVs like a Ford Kuga or the full-size DS7 Crossback. Designed to carry plenty of luggage, it seats up to five with ample legroom on your German adventure.

4X4 car rental at Berlin Airport

Take off and explore the wider reaches of the German countryside with a versatile four-wheel drive car rental. It’s easy to travel any terrain with plenty of cargo, whether you’re heading off the beaten track at Muritz National Park or paddling the canals of Spreewald.

Hatchback car rental at Berlin Airport

Consider an Opel Astra or Ford Fiesta, ideal for business car rental or a couple’s city break to Berlin. Drive out to nearby destinations, from parks and gardens to historical sites.

EV car rental at Berlin Airport

Discover central Berlin with ease with an electric car rental from Berlin Airport. Opt for a full-size Tesla or Polestar 2 and enjoy your trip in style.

The city center operates under an environmental zone which only allows vehicles that meet emissions standards. We can equip your car rental with a green badge to drive in the city center.

Models and availability may vary between Hertz locations.

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

Where to return your rental car

Traveling back from Berlin? Returning your Berlin Airport car rental is simple. Just follow the directions below:

1. Get on to Wilhelmstraße in Berlin city center and continue to follow B96 south.
2. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto A100.
3. Continue onto the A113.
4. Stay in the right lane and take exit 8-Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg towards Schönefelder Allee.
5. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Businesspark Kienberg/Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg.
6. Continue to Schönefelder Allee to reach the Berlin Airport car rental drop-off at the P2 parking lot.

What to do when you return your rental car

Before your departure, return your car rental at the Berlin Airport P2 parking lot where you first collected your vehicle.

If you’re returning your car outside of our operating hours, drop off your rental keys at our Hertz car rental safe. You’ll find it in the car rental center by the escalators in Terminal 1.

Please make sure to lock your vehicle before you head to the terminals. Depending on which fuel option you selected, we may also require you to refuel your car rental before its return.

How To Extend Your Car Rental

Need to extend your car rental? No problem. You can easily do this by contacting our Berlin Airport car rental branch to discuss extending your rental period.

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

FAQs

Can I rent a car at Berlin Airport and return it to another location?

Yes. If you’d like to explore beyond Berlin, you can always choose a one-way rental. This allows you to rent a car from Berlin Airport and return it to another Hertz location. Just beware that if you collect a rental car from another country and drive to Germany, you may not be covered in various city environmental zones.

How can I charge an electric rental car in Berlin?

Charging your Berlin Airport electric car rental is easy. Berlin boasts more than 1,500 charging stations throughout the wider city, so you’re sure to find one close by on your travels.

What happens if I return my car rental to Berlin Airport late?

Please make sure to return your rental car to our Berlin Airport location as close to your agreed drop-off time as possible. Grace periods and late fees are at the discretion of the Hertz branch.

What payment methods are accepted?

At Hertz, we accept all major debit and credit cards to complete your booking and hold a deposit, including MasterCard and American Express. You may also need proof of ID when you collect your car rental.

What do I need to rent a car in Germany?

To rent a car from Berlin Airport, or any location in Germany, you must be at least 25 years old and hold a valid driver’s license issued for at least one year. You’ll also need to present a valid credit card when you rent a car or pay for your online reservation.