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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Darmstadt
- Renting from Darmstadt car rentals has several advantages over using public transport. Rental cars offer convenience in particular situations, including traveling with pets and family or carrying heavy equipment, including sports gear. You will not have to worry about public transport schedules or route restrictions, allowing you to drive directly to your intended attraction destination without the need for transfers or waiting time. Some attraction sites you can visit using car rentals in Darmstadt include The Roman Forum, Frankfurt Cathedral, and Goethe House.
- Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the primary airport serving Darmstadt. FRA has on-site car rental agencies with counters in both of its terminals. Terminal 1 of the airport has its car rental center on Level 0 of Concourse A. You will access car rental counters of Terminal 2 at Level 2 of Concourse D. Most car rental agencies in FRA will rent you a car if you are at least 21 years old, with a surcharge for young drivers applying to those between 18 and 20 years. You must also present a valid driver’s license and credit card whose information matches that of the driver’s license.
- Using car rentals in Darmstadt requires you to exhibit politeness, as is the city’s driving culture. These behaviors include yielding when appropriate, using headlights in communicating, allowing other drivers to merge, and using turn signals. You must familiarize yourself with the city’s strictly enforced traffic laws, including speed limits and stop signs. Roads within Darmstadt city are generally paved and well-maintained. The city highly respects cyclists and pedestrians. Therefore, you must be cautious and attentive to bike lanes and crosswalks as you must yield to pedestrians waiting to cross.
- Using car rentals in Darmstadt may get challenging during morning hours from 8 am to 10 am and evening hours from 5 pm to 7 pm due to the heavy traffic experienced. Major roads in Darmstadt likely to experience rush hour traffic include B26 Road, B3 Road, and B449 Road. Instead, you can opt for alternative routes, including L3097 Road, L3110 Road, and L3104 Road, to avoid the heavy congestion during these rush hours. Winter season makes it challenging for drivers in Darmstadt to maneuver the roads due to the icy conditions experienced.
- Book your rental car in Darmstadt at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Darmstadt are around 13% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Darmstadt
Can I rent an automatic car in Darmstadt?
Based on our information, car rental agencies in Darmstadt only have manual transmission cars.
How much is gas price in Darmstadt?
The average gas price in Darmstadt is C$ 9.80 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 118 and C$ 157, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Darmstadt?
Standard (Volkswagen Passat Variant or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Darmstadt.
Which car rental companies are at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?
Car rental companies onsite at Frankfurt airport include Ok Mobility, Wheego, Alamo, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, BUCHBINDER and Budget.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Frankfurt airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Advantage, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, BUCHBINDER, Budget and Avis.
How can I find car rentals near me in Darmstadt?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Darmstadt?
A Standard car rental in Darmstadt costs C$ 55 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Darmstadt?
A Compact car rental in Darmstadt costs C$ 69 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Darmstadt?
An Intermediate car rental in Darmstadt costs C$ 92 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Darmstadt?
In Darmstadt, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 5-7 (27 km from city centre ).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Darmstadt?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Darmstadt?
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).
Where are the best places to park in Darmstadt?
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.
Darmstadt car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Darmstadt
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8.8 Very good
Jan. 2016
Pros:
The staff were extremely helpful and quite quick. I had no issues what so ever.Cons:
I was unaware of the car I rented and was not impressed with the car but that was my fault not the staff or company.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2022
Europcar
7.7
Good
1 review2 locations in Darmstadt
Hertz
9.3
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Darmstadt
Avis
6.5
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Darmstadt
Budget
6.4
Okay
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One location in Darmstadt
Sixt
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Darmstadt
BUCHBINDER
5.6
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Darmstadt
Dollar
5.1
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Darmstadt
Thrifty
5.0
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Darmstadt
Global Rent A Car
2.0
Poor
No reviews available
2 locations in Darmstadt
keddy by Europcar
9.1
Wonderful
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4 locations in Darmstadt
FLIZZR
8.0
Very good
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3 locations in Darmstadt
3 locations in Darmstadt
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66, Pallaswiesenstr.
+49 6151 35270
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Rossdoerfer Str. 65 Post Filiale Darmstadt
+49 6151 98890
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