Düsseldorf car rentals

Top tips for renting a car in Düsseldorf

• A rental car is the most comfortable way to explore not only the city of Dusseldorf but the whole of Rhineland. With a rental car, you can visit the city’s main attractions at your own pace, including the dozens of museums on offer as well as other stunning locations in the countryside. Head to Drachenfels for a taste of the Pieper winery award-winning wine or visit the Schloss Dyck castle, just half an hour away from Dusseldorf.
• Most of the major car rental agencies, including Europcar and Sixt, can be found at Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is conveniently located just over 4 miles north of the city center. The rental car desks are situated in the Arrivals Hall of the airport’s terminal, and the returns should be done at the Car Rental Center (follow the signs as soon as you get off the highway that leads to the airport).
• Dusseldorf has a Low Emission Zone that covers good part of the downtown, so in order to drive there you will need a green sticker that indicates the vehicle is allowed to circulate there. Make sure to ask your rental agency to provide you with the sticker. If you’re driving on the Autobahn (freeway), always stick to the right unless you’re passing someone, as traffic runs really fast, particularly in areas where there’s no speed limit.
• Traffic usually flows pretty well throughout the city since residents use public transportation often, but the roads get more crowded during morning and evening rush hours. Avoid driving between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and you won’t struggle with traffic. Avoid driving in the Old Town area where, due to the narrow alleyways and cobbled streets, congestion is more common.
• 25% of our users found rental cars in Düsseldorf for C$ 35 or less
• Book your rental car in Düsseldorf at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
• Economy rental cars in Düsseldorf are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average