KAYAK’s insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Frankfurt am Main Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
You should book your car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport around 89 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£23.98/day), Wheego (£25.98/day), and Dollar (£26.32/day).
What is the most popular car to hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Hires in the Small category (Seat Arona or similar) are the most popular option in Frankfurt am Main Airport, costing £39/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £23/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Frankfurt am Main Airport is November at an average cost of £26/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Frankfurt am Main Airport when prices are £34/day on average, which tends to be 12% above the yearly average hire price for Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Which car hire company in Frankfurt am Main Airport has the most locations?
Sunnycars operates 5 locations in Frankfurt am Main Airport, more than any other car hire company.
Frankfurt am Main Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
£27 - £32
All Car Types
£45 - £57
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Small car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £29 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average £27 per day, which is about 7% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 42% cheaper than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £52 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average £46 per day, which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 4% more expensive than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £57 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average £51 per day, which is about 11% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 13% more expensive than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £48 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £40 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 4% cheaper than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £82 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £56 per day, which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 40% more expensive than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Luxury car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £62 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £56 per day, which is about 10% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 20% more expensive than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport typically costs around £55 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £39 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 10% more expensive than the average car hire in Frankfurt am Main Airport but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Alamo
Luxury
£43/day
£30/day
Top tips for hiring a car at Frankfurt Airport
An amazing feature of this airport is the fact that there is a car rental center in both of the terminal buildings at the airport. In Terminal 1, you will find this car rental center in Concourse A on Level 0. In Terminal 2 you'll find it in Concourse D on Level 2. 11 different companies offer car rental at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) most of which are large, global chains that travelers will be familiar with but there is also a local company that provides rental car service here as well.
One of the nice features of returning a car rental at Frankfurt am Main Airport is that you can return your car to either terminal building regardless of where you rented the car from in the first place. This can be a real convenience since it is not at all uncommon to have your departing flight leave from a different terminal than you're arriving flight arrived at. As you approach the airport on either Audubon A3, A5, or Motorway B43, look for the signage for your proper terminal and then look for car rental return signage. Once you have parked your car all you need to do is note the gas level and mileage, lock the car, and then drop your contract and your keys in the lockbox for your rental car provider.
Given that this is a large international airport there are plenty of options for transportation to get you from the airport to the center of the city. These include things such as trains, buses taxis, shuttles, and town cars. The one flaw with all these forms of transportation is that compared to a Frankfurt am Main Airport car rental, none of them are going to give you the great combination of convenience and low cost that a rental car at this airport is going to provide.
Because this is a large airport that serves a large European city, you should expect the airport to be busy at almost all times of the day but certainly, it will be most busy in the morning and evening rush-hour periods as well as during busy holiday travel periods. To make your car rental at Frankfurt am Main Airport process easier, it is always best to make sure you reserve a car with one of the on-site rental car companies before your trip so that you are sure there is a car waiting for you upon your arrival.
25% of our users found a car hire at Frankfurt Airport for £34 or less
Book your car hire at Frankfurt Airport at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Frankfurt Airport
If I rent a car at this airport, can I drive it outside of Germany?
Most all the rental car companies at this airport will require advance notice that you plan to take the car outside of Germany. That said each of the rental car companies has an extensive list of European countries where you may drive the car while you are renting a car. There can be additional fees added to your rental for doing so.
What amenities does the rental car center have?
One of the best things about having all the customer service counters for rental car companies inside the terminal building is that travelers will have easy access to all of the amenities at the airport. At this large international airport that includes numerous dining options, several shopping options, things like restrooms and waiting areas, as well as an information desk to guide travelers with questions about not only the airport but the area surrounding the airport.
What is a good type of car to rent at this airport?
If you are traveling alone or in a small group and you plan on visiting the heart of Frankfurt, a compact model is a great choice to help with parking in this busy city. If you have a larger group, such as a large business group or a family that is on vacation, a minivan or a large passenger van is a good choice.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Frankfurt Airport?
On average a car hire at Frankfurt Airport costs £45 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Frankfurt Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Frankfurt Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Dollar, Europcar, Avis, and Hertz.
Frankfurt am Main Airport car hire reviews and directory
Everything was great, the only thing is that the car is far away to pick up and you need to walk
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Passenger van
Service and car were good but a little pricey for a van.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Passenger van
My van that was reserved and pre paid in advance was given away due to my flight being delayed. Imagine the person in front of you in line is discussing how a van just became available as you stand there asking if the van being given away was yours. And yes it's in fact your van. Then no vans were left to rent and you have to rent a hotel and hope a van becomes available the next day. Fingers crossed as you are in a foreign country not knowing what to do next. I was also awake at that point over 26 hours. Tired exhausted and jet lagged. So my experience was 10 out of 10 the worst case scenario.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
ts
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2022
No one inspected the car with me when I picked up the car, the existing damages were written in text and not shown in picture so obviously it was not clear and there was existing damages missing from the file. Luckily I had taken videos to make sure I don’t get screwed at drop off. The car was dirty from inside and outside. There was Tobacco everywhere in the car. At drop off I got accused of a damage that was there before me and I had to show my videos so I sent multiple emails and waiting for response
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
We had to wait in a huge line that took 3.5 hours to pick up our rental car that we reserved and paid a deposit for online. We were exhausted from our long flight and jetlag. There was nowhere to sit. It was very poor service from Sixt. This is the last time I will be renting with them.
Tania did a great job to get us on the road as quickly as possible with the best available vehicle.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2022
More staffing at the Zurich airport drop off would have been better. The only employee was overwhelmed and we had to wait a long time.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2022
Wenn ich wochenlang Testa-Nutzungs E-Mails bekomme, erwarte ich auch einen Tesla beim Abholen. Mir wurde eine anderes E-Auto angeboten, aber der Kofferraum war nicht ausreichend. Der angebotene MB E220D war dann am anderen Endes des Angebotsspekturms. Er lies sich aber sehr gut fahren.
Great new car with Bluetooth CarPlay, charging ports (USB-A). It was a plug-in hybrid, and we were not given any instructions on how to charge it. We returned it with an empty batter and were not charged extra (just had to fill it with gasoline). Pickup at Frankfurt airport was a mess. They did not have enough cars ready. We wound up getting one after about 45-60 minutes total time in line. They didn’t have enough agents, and the ones there were very nice but didn’t control the crowds well, who started trying to cut in line. Other than the very stressful check-in, the rest of the experience couldn’t have been better
Quick and fast service, both in picking up and in return. One thing I did not like is when I asked if I can return the car in the train station they said there is fifty Euro charge. In the past there was no problem to return the car in a different place within the same city.
Took an hour to pick up. Car was downgraded. Car was dirty with hair strings.
2.0 Poor
Matthew, Aug 2025
Compact SUV
No attendants at drop-off. No clear instructions for where to leave key. Next morning I got an email about a "scratch" on the bumper (which I knew nothing about), with a 1050 euro charge. Now I'm having to deal with insurance. Poor communication from Enterprise throughout!
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, May 2025
Intermediate
Great service friendly staff.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Compact
No information about the drop off. Nobody was at the drop off place at the airport, and so far I didnt get receipt or proof of return of the car.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium estate car
Exceptional customer service!!!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Economy
I ended up double insured because ENTERPRISE was unaware that I had bought the additional insurance through kayak so I am a little frustrated with that but that is not ENTERPRISE ‘s fault. That is kayaks issue. Everything was ENTERPRISE was great
The billing was absolutely absurd - Kayak offered me a rate of less than $50/day. Budget then added all these hidden fees — like a 130€ “location” fee for renting the vehicle for the airport. The final bill was more than 2x what Kayak had offered me.
The drop off was the easiest drop off we have ever had! The car was in good condition and very clean. The pick up could be a little easier. The line was very long. It is not clear why it takes so long to pick up the car. I scanned the QR code to help expedite things but that did nothing. Please make the pick up line faster
10.0 Wonderful
Michael, Jul 2025
Full-size
Very nice people would recommend to family and friends
6.0 Okay
Jan-Willem, Nov 2024
Standard estate car
Long line at pickup, rest was ok.
2.0 Poor
Mollie, Oct 2024
Compact
The car had exactly 1/2 tank of gas at pickup even though they said it was a full tank. I returned it the same, and was charged. finding the drop off was a horrible experience. the car and features were nice. everything else was truly disappointing. very overpriced. value isn't there.
2.0 Poor
SAMUEL FRANCK, Jul 2024
Mini
They can do a lot better with the experience. The pick up lady counter was just obnoxious and provided false information. This was a total mess. I had euros on my european credit card but they wouldn't take it. Mentioning I should see upon returning the vehicle which was not an option
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