Car rental tips for Hamburg Airport
Winter tyres in Hamburg From the 1st of November to the 31st of March winter tires are mandatory in Germany. Most car rental companies have winter tires included in the rent price.
Car rental address Please click on the car rental suppliers logo for the exact pick up and drop off address.
Currency When traveling we advise to carry some Euros to avoid any unwanted surprises. At Hamburg airport there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.
Time zone The local time code for Hamburg is CEST.
Weather When traveling to Hamburg make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Hamburg has approximately 1,7 million inhabitants.
Freedom to move where you want with a rental car A rental car gives you the freedom to move wherever you want or make sightseeing stops when you want. All for your commodity and you can drive whenever you want without depending on buses or trains. Please take in mind that traffic rules must be respected at all times.
One way car rentals in Hamburg Airport Most major car rental agents in Hamburg Airport offer one way rentals. One-way rental is when you collect the car in one place and return the car in another location. In most cases the car rental agent will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location. In the terms and conditions will state if the one-way fee is included in the rental price. If the one-way charge is not included in the rental price, the one way charge needs to be paid on arrival directly to the car rental agent.
What documentation do I need to rent a car in Hamburg Airport A valid driving license in the name of the main driver and additional drivers is required, held for a minimum year requirement. An International License is also required, along with your own home license if you are renting out of the country where your home license was issued. Please always check in your own country for full details and requirements on where to obtain one.
Also a credit card in the name of the main driver is needed when you want to rent a car.
Park your rental car in Hamburg Airport Parking your rental car in Hamburg Airport can best be done in a garage. Its safer for you and your rental car. There might be the possibility to park your rental car in the outskirts of Hamburg Airport and move around by public transportation which is not too expensive and will compensate for the parking fee you will need to pay if parking in the city center.
Take in mind that many big cities have a city center only accessible for locals or delivery purposes.
Where to go with my rental car When renting a car, you are free to drive wherever you want as long as you keep to the local traffic rules which can be different that you are used to. Always keep to the maximum speed limit and be a responsible driver. Watch out if you want to cross the border into another country as there might be restrictions and/or extra fee's to be paid. If you want to take the car on a ferry, please always check with the local car rental agent if this is allowed as not all car rental companies allow it or extra fees might be applicable.
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