Karlsruhe car rentals

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Karlsruhe

  • If you plan to visit Karlsruhe, consider getting Karlsruhe car rentals. With numerous iconic landmarks and hidden gems, you’ll never go wrong if you have a rental car. In addition to convenience and flexibility, car rentals in Karlsruhe guarantee comfort and peace of mind knowing that you don’t have to rely on public transportation, which is often noisy, crowded, and slow-moving over long distances. You will quickly arrive at destinations within the city and without. Some places worth visiting with your car rentals in Karlsruhe include Turmberg, the State Museum of Baden, and Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe. You can also reconnect with nature at Zoologica Gardens Karlsruhe.
  • Karlsruhe Söllingen Airport (FKB) is about 40 km (about 25 miles) from the city center. If you’re flying in to visit the city, you will likely be landing at FKB airport. Consider getting your Karlsruhe car rentals at the airport so you can start adventuring around the city immediately after landing. Many car-rental agencies operate on-site at the airport, including SIXT, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrift, Avis, and BUCHBINDER. The rental desks can be found at the designated Baden Airpark parking. You can access the location by heading to the main Arrivals zone. Follow the signs that say “Car Rental”.
  • Driving your car rentals in Karlsruhe is a nice experience, thanks to courteous drivers and well-paved, consistently marked, and well-maintained roads. Drivers generally abide by the traffic regulations. Still, you should be mindful of some details that’ll impact your driving experience. Keep in mind that the city has a number of intersections and roundabouts; drive cautiously when approaching them. Although jaywalking is not too common in the city, you shouldn’t leave things to chance. Drive carefully when you’re near populated areas, where you’ll find more pedestrian crosswalks.
  • Significant cities in Germany are known for their heavy traffic during peak travel hours, and Karlsruhe is no exception. The great majority of the city’s residents take their own vehicles to work each day, and you’ll see some motorcycles on the roads also. The city experiences rush hour from about 6:30 am to 9:30 am and from 3 pm to 7 pm. Plan to avoid driving your car rentals in Karlsruhe during these hours.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Karlsruhe for C$ 31 or less
  • Book your rental car in Karlsruhe at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Karlsruhe are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Karlsruhe

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Karlsruhe?

    On average a rental car in Karlsruhe costs C$ 37 per day.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Karlsruhe?

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

  • How much is gas price in Karlsruhe?

    The average gas price in Karlsruhe is C$ 9.69 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 116 and C$ 155, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Karlsruhe?

    Standard (Opel Insignia or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Karlsruhe.

  • Which car rental companies are at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Frankfurt airport include Wheego, Europcar, Alamo, Avis, Star Car, Budget, Ok Mobility, keddy by Europcar and National.

  • 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 Europcar, Alamo, Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Karlsruhe?

    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 Karlsruhe?

    A Standard car rental in Karlsruhe costs C$ 40 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Karlsruhe?

    A Compact car rental in Karlsruhe costs C$ 45 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Karlsruhe?

    An Intermediate car rental in Karlsruhe costs C$ 65 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Karlsruhe?

    In Karlsruhe, cars are most frequently rented at keddy by Europcar Ottostrasse 18 (3 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Karlsruhe?

    On average a rental car in Karlsruhe costs C$ 256 per week (C$ 37 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Karlsruhe?

    On average a rental car in Karlsruhe costs C$ 1,098 per month (C$ 37 per day).

  • What car type is recommended for driving in Karlsruhe?

    Karlsruhe car rentals come in a wide selection of vehicles. Consider the number of people you travel with and your luggage size to choose the best vehicle. If you travel alone, a smaller vehicle is recommended, especially if you don’t have much luggage. For solo traveling, an economy car is a great option. If you’re on a family vacation, you’ll need a larger vehicle to accommodate everyone and all your luggage. Off-road locations in Karlsruhe are worth exploring. Consider a higher-elevated vehicle if you want to explore rugged terrains; an SUV is the rental car for that kind of driving.

  • What is the speed limit in Karlsruhe?

    Respecting the speed limit when driving your car rentals in Karlsruhe will save you from getting in trouble with the law. Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in Karlsruhe is 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas, 100 km/h (62 mph) on highways outside urban areas, 30 km/h (18 mph) around schools and some business or residential areas, and 130 km/h (80 mph) on the Autobahn. The city has many posted speed limits, so follow these as the absolute law.

  • Where are the best places to park in Karlsruhe?

    Hotels offer some of the best parking lots when you’re driving your Karlsruhe car rentals. Some hotels to consider include Hotel Rio Karlsruhe, Radisson Blu Hotel Karlsruhe, Novotel Karlsruhe City, Boutique Hotel Karlsruhe, and Leonardo Hotel Karlsruhe. If you book a stay at one of these hotels, you can enjoy free parking. If you use metered parking, you’ll discover that Downtown offers convenience and affordability. Some places to consider include Schloßplatz, Zirkel (P&C), Kreuzstraße (C & A), Ettlinger Tor, Friedrichsplatz, and Industrie- und Handelskammer. Parking charges vary, but it costs around €1.80 (about $2.01) per hour on average.

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Karlsruhe car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

4 locations in Karlsruhe

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Bannwaldallee 60

+49 721 374040

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Db Expresschalter

+49 721 374030

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Haid-und-neu-str40

+49 721 6272722

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Siemens Allee 84

+49 721 5309025

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Passenger Van

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We only stopped by to inquire about taking our car out of Germany. They explained and handled it quickly. This could have been handled at Frankfurt airport easily if the attendant there was as easy to deal with.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.5

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

4.5

One location in Karlsruhe

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Fiduciastr. 2

+49 721 484890

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Sunday00:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

raed, Oct 2024

Mini

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I was charged more than I booked the car on Kayak.com and it is extremely difficult to contact Enterprise and even more difficult to contact Kayak.com even after sending Kayak an email with the problem.

1 out of 2

Sixt

4.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

3.0

4 locations in Karlsruhe

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Bahnhofplatz 1, Gleis 10

+49 89 66060060

Monday06:00 - 20:00
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Friday06:00 - 20:00
Saturday06:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Battstr. 2a

+49 721 5307290

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
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Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
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Kaiserallee 11

+49 89 66060060

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Siemensallee 84

+49 89 66060060

Monday06:00 - 20:00
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Wednesday06:00 - 20:00
Thursday06:00 - 20:00
Friday06:00 - 20:00
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BUCHBINDER

8.0

Very good

3 locations in Karlsruhe

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18, Ottostraße, Karlsruhe, Germany

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Ottostrasse 18

+49 203 860510

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Rheinstr. 116

+49 721 950840

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Europcar

7.8

Good

4 locations in Karlsruhe

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Bahnhofplatz 1

+49 4972 1931550

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Neureuter Strasse 37a

+49 721 464 7150

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Ottostr. 18

+49 4972 1931550

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Rheinstr. 116

+49 40 520188000

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Budget

7.5

Good

3 locations in Karlsruhe

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Battstrasse 2 A

+49 69 710 445 596

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Ludwig Erhard Alle 6

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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Neureuterstr 5 - 7

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Avis

7.3

Good

3 locations in Karlsruhe

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Ludwig Erhard Alle 6

+49 721 37280

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
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Neureuterstr 5 - 7

+49 721 464 7950

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Schoemperlenstrasse 14

+49 721 203 8242

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Friday07:00 - 18:00

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Star Car

6.0

Okay

One location in Karlsruhe

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Haid - Und Neustraße 40

+49 721 6272722

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MEGADRIVE

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Karlsruhe

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Rheinstraße 116b

+49 721 950840

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

6 locations in Karlsruhe

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Bannwaldallee 60

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Fiduciastraße 2

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Haid - und Neustraße 40

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Ludwig-Erhard-Allee 6

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Neureuterstr 5 - 7

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Ottostraße 18

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FLIZZR

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4 locations in Karlsruhe

Locations in Karlsruhe

84, Siemensallee

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Bahnhofplatz 1 DB Reisezentrum

+49 180 666 6666

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Battstr. 2a

+49 721 530 7290

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Kaiserallee 11

+49 89 6606 0060

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keddy by Europcar

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Cheapest deal
Most popular

4 locations in Karlsruhe

fromC$ 31/day

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Bahnhofplatz 1

+49 721 931 550

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NEUREUTER STRASSE 37A

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Ottostrasse 18

+49 721 931 550

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Rheinstr. 116

+49 721 950 840

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INTERRENT

No score available yet

3 locations in Karlsruhe

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Borsigstraße 10

+49 721 950840

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Rheinstr. 116

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Rheinstraße 116

+49 721 950 840

Monday07:00 - 18:00
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Saturday07:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 12:00

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Dollar

No score available yet

2 locations in Karlsruhe

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Bannwaldallee 60

+49 721 374040

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Haid-und-neu-str. 40

+49 721 6272722

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Karlsruhe

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21, Heinrich-Wittmann-Str.

+49 721 663380

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Wattstrasse 14

+49 721 490180

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Global Rent A Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Karlsruhe

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Ottostraße 18

+49 721 931550

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Rheinstr 116

+49 721 950 840

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Thrifty

No score available yet

2 locations in Karlsruhe

Locations in Karlsruhe

Bannwaldallee 60

+49 721 374040

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Haid-und-neu-str 40

+49 721 6272722

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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McRent

No score available yet

One location in Karlsruhe

Locations in Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe/baden Gmbh

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7 travellers who rented a car in Karlsruhe gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.7

Car rental locations in or near Karlsruhe

Travelling to a place near Karlsruhe?

Rent a car at Karlsruhe if you plan to visit one of these locations
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rüdesheim am Rhein
Bacharach
Bad Homburg
Boppard
Cochem
Bernkastel-Kues
Nuerburg
Limburg
Bad Ems
Schweinfurt
Saarlouis

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Most popular agency

keddy by Europcar

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

C$ 37/day

Good deal

C$ 31/day

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