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Heidelberg car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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Narrow streets drive very carefully while driving through towns.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Heidelberg

  • Car hire in Heidelberg is one of the most popular ways to explore the city and surrounding areas. You'll get the chance to visit beautiful old villages and a well-preserved German history that's unlike many other places, as well as head out to some of the top nearby attractions, cities and towns. One of the best places to visit nearby is Rothenburg, a popular medieval village. There is no direct train line serving many of the villages, so car hire in Heidelberg is one of the only ways to explore these areas.
  • Mannheim Airport (MHG) is one of the best places to pick up your Heidelberg car hire because it's likely to be your arrival and departure point, so you won't have to rely on public transport there and back. Although there are no car hire desks located at the airport itself, there are two internationally known companies and one local company that'll meet you at the airport with the car you ordered online. SIXT and Europcar are the two international companies, and App2Drive is the local company.
  • Heidelberg is a city in Germany on a mission to become emission-free. So, you should find a car hire in Heidelberg that is electric or a hybrid and comes with a green badge; otherwise, you won't be able to drive in the city. Car hire here is best used for road trips out of the city to surrounding areas. The city itself is well served by public transport, with various parking spaces available close to the train stations that'll take you into the heart of the city.
  • If you're driving an electric car or low-emission vehicle in the city, there aren't many difficulties other than finding parking during the busier days of the week: the weekends. Because the city aims to be emission-free, there is ample public transport available, so you'll need to be aware of buses and trams. Pedestrians are cautious but it always helps to keep an eye out for them. Make sure you obey the rules of the road and the speed limits to avoid problems with local authorities.
  • Book your car hire in Heidelberg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in Heidelberg are around 71% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about car hire in Heidelberg

  • How much is the price of fuel in Heidelberg?

    The average price of fuel in Heidelberg is £5.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £66 and £87, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Heidelberg?

    Standard (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Heidelberg.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Frankfurt airport include Wheego, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Europcar, Dollar, Hertz, Ok Mobility and BUCHBINDER.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Frankfurt airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Europcar, Dollar, Hertz and BUCHBINDER.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Heidelberg?

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

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Heidelberg?

    A Standard car hire in Heidelberg costs £20 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Heidelberg?

    An Economy car hire in Heidelberg costs £33 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Heidelberg?

    A Mini car hire in Heidelberg costs £35 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Heidelberg?

    Most car hire providers in Heidelberg offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Heidelberg, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Heidelberg?

    The roads and traffic in Heidelberg are sufficient enough to accommodate all car types in the city but the entire city has become a low-emission zone, which means your car hire in Heidelberg must be a vehicle that produces a minimum level of air pollution and falls under a Euro 1 (petrol) or Euro 4 (diesel) class of emissions. To be safe regarding this, make sure your car hire comes with a green badge and choose an electric or hybrid model if possible. Larger vehicles, passenger vans and minibuses will not be allowed entry into the city.

  • What’s the speed limit in Heidelberg?

    Most of Heidelberg's speed limits are the same as the rest of Germany, so you'll need to be aware of them regardless of where you drive in the country. The standard inner city limit is 50 km/h, which will be the same in any built-up area. If you're driving on major motorways, the speed limit is usually 100 km/h. The only time to observe different limits is when it's signposted. There are parts of Heidelberg that have a limit of 70 km/h, and there are highways around the area with limits above 100 km/h.

  • Where are the best places to park in Heidelberg?

    The inner city of Heidelberg is a car-free and no-parking zone for everyone without a permit. Only residents who live there and need to be there with a vehicle will have a permit. You'll find free parking in and around Altstadt, which are the blue parking zones. These allow for 2-3 hours of free parking if you have a blue parking disk. You'll also find free parking on the outskirts, in areas near Messe and Kirchheimer Way. There are underground parking facilities available near the Metro and train stations outside the city, which'll charge you. You'll leave your car there and use public transport to the city.

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Heidelberg car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Heidelberg

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Locations in Heidelberg

Haberstrasse 4

+49 4962 2122215

Opening times not available

Karlsruher Str 43

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00

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Avis

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Heidelberg

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Locations in Heidelberg

Haberstrasse 4

+49 6221 22215

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

KAYAK
GREAT EXPERIENCE

1 out of 1

Sixt

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Heidelberg

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Hebelstr. 1

+49 89 66060060

Monday06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday06:00 - 20:00
Thursday06:00 - 20:00
Friday06:00 - 20:00
Saturday06:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 14:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Fast and easy.

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.6

One location in Heidelberg

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Carl-benz-strasse 2

+49 6221 433980

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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8.0 Very Good

Alex, Jun 2024

Premium estate car

KAYAK
The address in Heidelberg is wrong and needs to be updated.

8.0 Very Good

Lori, Sept 2023

Compact estate car

KAYAK
Everything was great. The service at pickup was great, the online set up made a mistake on time I asked for a 9 am pickup and it was reserved for noon. The man at the counter arranged for the car to be available by 10 am and we were pleased.

1 out of 2

BUCHBINDER

8.0

Very Good

One location in Heidelberg

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Bergheimer Strasse 159

+49 203 860510

Opening times not available

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Europcar

7.8

Good

2 locations in Heidelberg

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Bergheimer Str. 159

+49 4962 2153990

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Willy-brandt-platz 5

+49 4962 2153990

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Hertz

6.9

Okay

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Pleikartsfoerster Str. 116

+49 6221 23434

Monday08:30 - 14:30
Tuesday08:30 - 14:30
Wednesday08:30 - 14:30
Thursday08:30 - 14:30
Friday08:30 - 14:30

Wiily Brandt Plz 5, Db Reise C

+49 6221 23434

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

3 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

1, Hebelstraße

Opening times not available

Eppelheimer Str. 18-20

+49 180 6 666666

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Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

+49 180 6 260250

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Straße 159

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Carl-Benz-Straße 2

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Pleikartsfoerster Strasse 116

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

9, Haberstr.

+49 6221 316900

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00

Speyerer Straße 11

+49 6221 5310

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00

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Global Rent A Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Str. 159

+49 6221 53990

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00

Hebelstraße 1

+49 4920 3860510

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keddy by Europcar

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2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Strasse 159

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Willy-brandt-platz 5

+49 6221 53 990

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Dollar

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Pleikartsfoerster Str 116

+49 6221 23434

Monday08:30 - 14:30
Tuesday08:30 - 14:30
Wednesday08:30 - 14:30
Thursday08:30 - 14:30
Friday08:30 - 14:30

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McRent

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Heidelberg

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

WILLY-BRANDT-PLATZ 5 DB Reisezentrum

+49 6221 53990

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Pleikartsfoerster Str 116

+49 6221 23434

Monday08:30 - 14:30
Tuesday08:30 - 14:30
Wednesday08:30 - 14:30
Thursday08:30 - 14:30
Friday08:30 - 14:30

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12 travellers who hired a car in Heidelberg gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

Car hire locations in or near Heidelberg

Travelling to a place near Heidelberg?

Hire a car at Heidelberg if you plan to visit one of these locations
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rüdesheim am Rhein
Nuerburg
Cochem
Boppard
Fulda
Bernkastel-Kues
Bad Homburg
Aschaffenburg
Sinsheim
Bacharach
Hofheim
Schweinfurt
Speyer
Bad Ems
Bad Kissingen
Bensheim
Schwäbisch Hall
Saarlouis

Good to know

Most popular car type

Standard

When to book a car hire in Heidelberg

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Car hire insurance in Heidelberg

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Heidelberg car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Heidelberg.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Heidelberg car hire.

Heidelberg car hire information

Pick-up locationHeidelberg
Car types
Hire locations26
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