Darmstadt car rentals

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Darmstadt. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Frankfurt airport include Wheego, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, BUCHBINDER, Free2Move, keddy by Europcar, Thrifty and Star Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Frankfurt airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Sixt, BUCHBINDER, keddy by Europcar and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Darmstadt costs C$ 74 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Darmstadt costs C$ 44 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Darmstadt costs C$ 35 per day, on average.

It is recommended that you rent compact cars and sedans while visiting Darmstadt. These vehicles are easy to maneuver in congested streets during rush hour traffic. Their small size gives them the advantage of quickly locating parking spaces since they can fit into tight spaces. Compact cars and sedans offer sustainable driving options as they are fuel-efficient and hence, have reduced environmental carbon footprint. Additionally, these cars are budget-friendly in terms of maintenance as they require less fuel for long drives, giving you a better exploration experience.

The maximum speed limit allowed in school zones and residential areas is about 30 km/h (20 mph). Urban roads within Darmstadt have set speed limits of about 50 km/h (30 mph). Rural roads within Darmstadt have statutory speed limits of about 100 km/h (65 mph). Highways and interstates passing through Darmstadt have speed limits of up to 130 km/h (80 mph).

Parking options in downtown Darmstadt include street parking, public parking lots, and park-and-ride. Metered on-street parking within Darmstadt will cost about €1.50 ($1.65). You will be charged around €3 ($3.30) for daily parking in Darmstadt. Darmstadt also offers several free parking lots downtown, including Parkplatz Lidl, Parkplatz am Sportpark, and Parkplatz am Oberfeld. You can also opt to use the Park and Ride facilities in the outskirts of Darmstadt, which allow you to park your vehicle and use public transport to downtown.