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Popular rental locations in Hamburg

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Hamburg

Car rental offers in Hamburg

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Hamburg.

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Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Hamburg

Below are the car rental companies in Hamburg with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    9.2 (4314)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Avis

    9.2 (5940)
    From £ 25 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.9 (1921)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Europcar

    8.6 (8061)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Buchbinder

    8.5 (534)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Hertz

    8.3 (6852)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Budget

    8.3 (9604)
    From £ 22 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    From £ 22 / day
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    8.1 (761)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    8 (3331)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Alamo

    7.9 (8619)
    From £ 18 / day
  • OK Mobility

    7.5 (211)
    From £ 13 / day
  • wheego

    7.5 (24)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Sixt

    7.4 (3316)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Flizzr

    7.3 (305)
    From £ 27 / day
  • Thrifty

    6.1 (5438)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • McRent

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Global Rent a Car

    7.5 (140)
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Hamburg?

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Hamburg), February is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Hamburg), February is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Hamburg), February is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Hamburg), March is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Hamburg), February is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Hamburg), March is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Hamburg), March is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Hamburg), March is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Hamburg), February is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Hamburg), July is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Hamburg), March is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Hamburg), July is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Hamburg), March is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Hamburg - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Hamburg), July is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Hamburg

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Hamburg

Available locations in Hamburg

Ahrensburger Str. 138
Am Sandtorkai 48
Amsinckstraße 43
Ausschläger Weg 74
Barmbeker Str. 158
Baumeisterstrasse 15
Beim Strohhause 38
Bornkampsweg 2
Bornkampsweg 60
Borsteler Chaussee 13-15
Borstelmannsweg 109-115
Brauhausstraße 24-28
Buchheisterstraße 14
Buchheisterstraße 16
Eiffestraße 420
Eilbeker Weg 216
Feldstraße 30
Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 143-145
Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 160
Fruchtallee 29
Glinder Weg 2
Großmannstraße 231
Großmoorbogen 1
Großmoorbogen 15
Gutenbergring 43
Hannoversche Str. 85
Heegbarg 6
Heidhorst 7A
Holstenhofweg 59
Holstenkamp 42
Horner Landstraße 20
Kollaustraße 41-63
Kollaustraße 67 - 69
Koppelstraße 49G
Langenhorner Chaussee 666
Manshardtstraße 78
Millerntorpl. 1
Offakamp 10-20
Osdorfer Landstraße 50
Osterfeldstraße 20
Rödingsmarkt 14
Rothenbaumchaussee 10
Ruebenkamp 41
Rugenbarg 248
Schloßmühlendamm 34
Segeberger Str. 5
Sorbenstraße 8
Spaldingstraße 110
Stader Str. 20
Stockflethweg 30
Stresemannstraße 269
Stresemannstraße 364-368
Süderstraße 185
Weidenbaumsweg 74
Weidenbaumsweg 85
Weidenbaumsweg 87
Wendenstraße 150-160
Wiesendamm 120
Winsener Str. 158
Winsener Str. 210

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Hamburg Guide

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Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city, is the country’s only city-state and one of the richest cities in the European Union, rivalling London and Brussels in terms of wealth. It is home to Europe’s second-busiest port and Germany’s oldest airport, and is the country’s media hub. Hamburg is also a major tourist destination, not only for overseas visitors but for Germans, too. Each of Hamburg’s neighbourhoods can be explored on foot or by bicycle, with public transport often used to get from one neighbourhood to the next. There is much to see outside of the city and a car rental in Hamburg is the best way to visit the beaches along the Baltic and North Sea coasts, the Kiel Canal and the medieval cities of Bremen and Lüneburg.

Who to Book With
Plenty of well-known car rental supplies have depots scattered throughout Hamburg as well as at the airport, with most locations in the city close to the railway stations. Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Sixt are some of the leading suppliers that have a presence here.

Best Time to Go
Hamburg’s location close to the sea gives it a maritime climate, which means the city rarely sees any snow. Still, the winter months of December, January and February are the coldest months and the least popular times to visit. The summer months of July and August are the most popular times of the year in Hamburg and when rates are at their peak. Rates also rise during popular festivals and parades, as well as when Hamburger Sport-Verein plays at the Imtech-Arena.

Need to Know Essentials
Drivers must present the following documents at vehicle collection:

- A valid UK driver’s licence (both parts)
- A second piece of identification
- A valid credit card
- Confirmation of booking, printed if possible

For more info read our FAQs.

Driving
There is no need to drive in Hamburg thanks to the city’s great public transportation network, though driving is certainly possible. There is plenty of reasonably priced paid parking available right in the city centre. There is also free parking outside of the city centre in a number of park and ride facilities from where you can take public transportation into the city. Hamburg is a major transportation hub and is connected to four autobahns, making it easy to get in and out of the city.

For more detailed information on driving here have a look at our guide to Germany.

Transport

Visitors will have no trouble finding ways to get around Hamburg, though walking is the best way to get around each neighbourhood. A portion of Hamburg runs along the E1 European long distance path. The city has 1,100 miles of cycle paths, while visitors can also enjoy a scenic ride along the River Elbe on one of the HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG ferries. Rapid transport provides for a fast way to zip around, while commuter trains connect Hamburg to its suburbs.

Trains
Hamburg has four U-bahn (underground) lines that travel through the city centre and are operated by Hamburger Hochbahn. There is also a railway system, Hamburg S-Bahn, which has four regular lines and two additional rush hour lines. Together, these two rapid transit networks make up the majority of the city’s public transport. Hamburger Verkehrsverbund sells tickets for these lines as well as for the city’s bus and ferry networks, with rates depending on how many zones you travel through. Hamburg Central Station is the city’s main railway station though Hamburg has five stations in total. Six of Hamburg’s S-Bahn lines make a stop here, while Deutsche Bahn AG trains travel from the station to all major cities within the country.

Buses
There are more than 100 bus routes that reach destinations which are not accessible by Hamburg’s train network. These routes run 24 hours, with the nachtbus (night bus) connecting most neighbourhoods with the city centre, whereas trains stop running at 01:00. Buses run frequently during common rush hours and every 30 minutes throughout the rest of the day. Bus tickets can be purchased at any rail station or directly from the driver. The central bus station (Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof Hamburg) runs long-distance buses to 27 countries across Europe as well as to many destinations within Germany.

Taxis
Most of Hamburg’s taxis are ivory white in colour with a yellow-and-black sign on their roof. Taxis can be found at ranks, which are indicated by green boxes, or can be hailed on the street. A ride within the city should cost between £5 and £10, while a drive to the airport will set you back around £20.

Exploring

Hamburg is a major transportation hub with autobahns heading in all directions, making it easy to take daytrips throughout Northern Germany. The popular beach resort of Sankt Peter-Ording, the picturesque medieval city of Lüneburg and the historical seaside city of Lübeck can all be reached by car in less than 1 hour, while a drive to Kiel or Bremen will take just over 1 hour.

Recommended Drives

Sankt Peter-Ording – The country’s most popular seaside resort is accessible from Hamburg via Autobahn 23. It is the only seaside resort in the country that has a sulphur spring, while its 7.5 mile stretch of beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, sailing and windsurfing. The picturesque beach is surrounded by dunes, salt meadows and forest.

Lüneburg – The 45-minute drive from Hamburg through the Lüneburg Heath is pretty and a great introduction to this lovely town. Lüneburg is an attractive town that sits along the River Ilmenau and dates back to the Bronze Age. Am Sande (square), Saint John's Church, Lüne Mill and the Baroque Town Hall all sit within its pedestrianised old town (Altstadt), which is Lüneburg’s main draw.

Lübeck – The medieval city of Lübeck is one of the region’s gems thanks to its extensive old city which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The old city is located on an island in the River Trave and is dominated by seven Gothic-style church steeples. Two of its original gates are still intact, as are parts of the Koberg area at the north end of the island.

Kiel – One of Germany’s major maritime cities, Kiel sits on the coast of the Baltic Sea, just over 1 hour’s drive north of Hamburg. It is host to one of the largest sailing events in the world as well as being home to a plethora of attractions. Walk along the famous Nord-Ostsee Kanal (Kiel Canal), visit one of its eight museums or shop along one of the country’s longest shopping streets (Holstenstrasse).

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    German
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Buchbinder
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • National Car Rental
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Alamo
  • OK Mobility
  • wheego
  • Sixt
  • Flizzr
  • Thrifty
  • Your Rent
  • McRent
  • Global Rent a Car
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