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Car Hire Dortmund Wickede Airport
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
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Address
Flughafen Dortmund, Dortmund, 44319, DE
Phone
(49) 231 9273830
Hours of operation
Sun
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Mon-Fri
07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sat
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Location Information
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Please drop off the carkeys on our key box outside the Terminal. Use the left exit on Level 0.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Our rental desks are located in the landside area of Arrivals, on Level 0.No shuttle bus available.
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Find your perfect hire car at Dortmund Wickede Airport
If you’re planning a trip to one of the major cities in North-Rhine Westphalia, western Germany’s most heavily populated region, you’ve several travel options.
The state is well-served for international airports and Dortmund Wickede Airport is the third busiest behind Dusseldorf and Cologne Bonn. This industrial Ruhr Valley city is a key transport hub for international and domestic travel. Along with its railway station and airport, Dortmund has the largest canal port in Europe with connections to North Sea shipping and great access to the Benelux countries, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Flights into Dortmund Wickede Airport have increased rapidly since 2000. The growth in low-cost airlines make it a popular destination for business and leisure travellers especially football fans travelling to watch Borussia Dortmund FC play at Signal Iduna Park (Westfalen Stadium). If you’re travelling to western Germany for work or for fun, our friendly Avis team at Dortmund Wickede Airport is on hand to offer advice and provide the perfect rental car for your trip.
Where to find Avis at Dortmund Wickede Airport
Our Avis counter at Dortmund Wickede Airport is in the arrivals area (level 0) in the terminal building and you’ll be collecting your rental car from the Avis parking area in car park P1 on level 0. On your return journey you’ll be dropping off your car at the same car park. If you return your car to us outside business hours, there are lockboxes provided near the taxi rank outside the terminal building.
How to get from Dortmund Wickede Airport to Dortmund by car
Dortmund Airport is on the eastern side of the industrial Ruhr area and within easy reach of the motorway network. The drive into central Dortmund from the airport takes around 20-30min depending on the time of day. Head right out of the car park and at the airport exit turn onto the A40 (B1). After 8km take the slipway following signs to Dortmund Zentrum (Centre).
Things to do in Dortmund
Top of the list of things to do in Dortmund for sports fans must be a trip to the world- famous Westfalen Stadium home of Borussia Dortmund FC. As well as getting tickets for a match, you can go round the impressive national German Football Museum which is right in the middle of the city directly opposite the central railway station.
Away from the hallowed football turf, head for greenspace of another kind, Dortmund’s Botanical Garden. At 680,000 square meters, the garden at Rombergpark is a delight for nature lovers and is the biggest in Germany and one of the largest in the world. Nearby Westfalen Park is popular with locals and visitors not just for its range of family attractions but for the great views of the city from the Florianturm observatory at the top of the TV tower in the middle of the park.
Recommended day trips from Dortmund Wickende Airport
With its great road links you can easily travel right across western Germany and the Benelux countries from Dortmund Wickende Airport.
Munster
You might have to swap your 4 wheels for 2 if you drive to Munster as the town is known as the bicycle capital of Germany. This charming university city in northwest Germany is well worth a visit. It’s market square (Prinzipalmarkt) is picture-perfect with 48 gabled buildings and if you visit in late November and December, it makes a stunning setting for one of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. To reach Munster takes around 45min on a 55km drive north from Dortmund Airport up the A1.
Maastricht
Medieval Maastrict in south-eastern Holland is within easy reach of Dortmund Airport - the trip of around 179km along the A52 will take just under 2hrs. This beautiful and historic university city is an inspiring destination for its culture and creativity. If you’ve a day or two the rolling hills of southern Limburg are also worth a road trip.
Is it worth hiring a car in Dortmund?
There is a good public transport network in Dortmund by rail - the Airport Express connects to Dortmund Central Station while the Airport Shuttle takes you to Holzwickede station and both are on inter-city lines – however, if you are travelling to the area for business or leisure, a hire car gives you the freedom and flexibility to travel further afield and explore the wider area.
The Avis team at Dortmund Wickende Airport are there to help make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down. If you plan to hit the road and want some inspiration, check out our guide to great German road trips.
Tips for driving in Dortmund
Hiring a car is an easy way to get around the industrial areas of western Germany and into the wider region to explore the variety of interesting smaller towns and countryside beyond. As in the rest of mainland Europe, you’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road when you leave the airport. Be aware that speeds on urban roads and the autobahns can vary.
If you have not driven in this part of the world before, we’d advise checking the road rules for driving in Germany before you set off.
Parking in Dortmund
Football plays a big part in the life of Dortmund and its residents. If you are visiting Dortmund on non-match days there is plenty of parking at the football stadium at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK – with around 10,000 paid parking spaces in the vicinity. On match days it’s recommended that you park on the campus of TU University and catch a shuttle bus into the centre of the city.
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- Public Liability and Property Damage
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Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have liability reduction in case of a damage (CDW - collision damage waiver) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged and you are responsible for the damage, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement plus a damage or theft processing fee in accordance with Section 6 of General Conditions of Rental in the amount of 30.00 EUR or the excess, whichever is less.
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 18,000.00 EUR and 102,000.00 EUR if Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is not taken. Purchase of CDW reduces liability to an amount between 950.00 EUR and 1250.00 EUR depending on car group rented.
How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 25.50 EUR and 44.00 EUR a day.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen is damaged?
Yes, it will be treated the same as any other damage to the vehicle.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee, insofar as you are responsible for the damage.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:
- Water or fire damage, that was not your fault.
- Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
- Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, the key, accessories or vehicle documents should be damaged during the period in which you have rented the vehicle, you must pay for the following in accordance with Section 6 of General Conditions of Rental, insofar as you are responsible for the damage:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have a liability reduction for the event of theft (theft protection, TP) and your vehicle is stolen, the amount which you must pay in accordance with Section 6 of General Conditions of Rental - insofar as you are responsible for the theft - will be limited to the excess stipulated in your rental agreement, which means that you must pay for the costs of replacement plus a fee for the processing of the event of damage or theft in the amount of 30.00 EUR or the excess, whichever is less.
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 18,000.00 EUR and 102,000.00 EUR if Theft Protection waiver (TP) is not taken. Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between 950.00 EUR and 1250.00 EUR depending on car group rented.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you're renting it from.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Theft Protection waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount to be paid by you is not limited if you are responsible for the loss or theft due to your intention or gross negligence, such as, for instance, in cases when:
- Keys being left in the vehicle
- Keys being lost or stolen
- Using the vehicle in breach of the contract
In the event of losses caused by gross negligence, we are entitled to claim damages against you in an amount equivalent to the grade of negligence, up to and including the full amount of the loss or damage.
The liability restriction will be void if you or your co-driver should intentionally infringe any contractual obligation as per the rental agreement. The liability restriction will be reduced proportionally corresponding to the severity of the fault if you or your co-driver failed to fulfil a contractual obligation as per the rental agreement. The restriction of liability will not be void if the breach of duty was not the cause of the damage or the determination of the conditions for the granting of the liability reduction.
What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
IIf the vehicle, the key, accessories or vehicle documents should be damage during the period in which you have rented the vehicle, you must pay for the following if you are responsible for this:
- The cost of replacement
- Plus our loss of use
- Plus a fee for the processing of the event of damage or theft in accordance with Section 6 of General Conditions of Rental in the amount of 30.00 EUR.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If the loss or theft was caused by you, your card will be charged with the amount owed and due. More details of this payment can be found here, unless you have asked us to send you an invoice by mail or Email.
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
- By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
- By you breaking the law
- As a result of your negligence or recklessness.
What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. It reduces the amount you have to pay in the event of an accident to zero or to 70 EUR per claim depending on the claim you make. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of 40.000 EUR , in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of 2.000 EUR, towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you arre renting from, but you can expect it to costs between 6 EUR and 7,55 EUR a day.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of 120.000 EUR , in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of 6.000 EUR, towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
- Baggage up to 6.000 EUR, per vehicle excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of 350 EUR, per item)
- Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to 500 EUR
- Emergency travel expenses up to 500 EUR.
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to costs between 9 EUR, and 11,30 EUR a day.
What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, we will not pay their costs. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, we will not pay for their repair or replacement.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
We offer various protection packages, please enquire about these at the time of booking or at the centre. The costs are between EUR 51.50 and up to EUR 73.00 per day.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have" within this section of this document then you will need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
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