Karlsruhe car hires from £26/day

On average a car hire in Karlsruhe costs £44 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Frankfurt airport include Wheego, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Free2Move, Budget and National.

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

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

A Mini car hire in Karlsruhe costs £38 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Karlsruhe costs £220 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Karlsruhe costs £36 per day, on average.

In Karlsruhe, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Ottostr. 18 (2 miles from city centre).

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

The streets in Karlsruhe are well maintained and wide enough to accommodate all cars, but a smaller car rental in Karlsruhe will be easier to navigate and certainly easier to find parking in the city. One of the things to be aware of is the low emission zones in the city. You cannot enter these areas without a sticker and face large fines if you do so it's a good idea to consider renting a hybrid car or electric car if they're available. You can find out from the company which cars come with the required sticker.

The maximum speed in the city is the same as in the rest of Germany, which you'll need to be aware of to drive anywhere in the country. If you're inside the city limits and in built-up areas, the limit is capped at 50 km/h. There are certain areas where the maximum speed is 30 km/h, such as schools and other areas where kids are known to be. Outside on the urban roads, the limit is usually 100 km/h. If you're on a major motorway, speed limits can go up to 130 km/h.

Several places in the city require a parking permit to park which has a yearly fee that comes with it. Try to find a hotel that offers parking for free to avoid issues with finding parking. There are areas in the city where you won't be able to park if you don't have a permit. There are several on-street parking spots where you'll have to purchase a parking ticket from a nearby machine and estimate how long you'll be, and then place the ticket on your windshield. There are also numerous parking garages, and you'll be given a ticket upon entry that you'll need to pay before leaving, and these tend to be a lot easier.