Car hire Hamburg

• Hamburg Airport Fuhlsbuettel
• Hamburg Altona
• Hamburg Altona
• Hamburg Barmbek North
• Hamburg Dammtor
• Hamburg Eimsbuettel
• Hamburg Hamm
• Hamburg Harburg
• Hamburg Horn
• Hamburg Lohbruegge
• Hamburg St Pauli
• Hamburg Train Station
• Hamburg Wandsbek

Our Hamburg car hire services can be easily located at the main international airport, Flughafen Hamburg, the central train station and several other convenient posts in Germany’s second largest city. Wherever you arrive in Hamburg, our team is waiting to check you in quickly and efficiently, so you can join the country’s immaculately maintained Autobahn in no time.

Our car rental locations in Hamburg offer a wide selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through the mountains, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car rental in Hamburg, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Can I drop off my rental car after hours at Avis in Hamburg?

Yes, there is 24-hour drop-off available at our Avis locations in Hamburg using the secured Avis key drop.

Can I pick up my rental car in Hamburg and return it to another location?

Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your car in Hamburg and return it to another Avis office depending on your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a car in Hamburg?

The minimum age to rent a car in Germany is 19. A young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.

Is it worth hiring a car in Hamburg?

Collecting a rental car in Hamburg gives you complete freedom to explore Hamburg and the whole of northern Germany with its stunning scenery and historic towns and villages, without relying on public transport.

What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Hamburg?

A compact car is generally suitable for navigating city streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.

Driving in Hamburg is generally straightforward with free flowing traffic apart from at peak times. Major routes around the city are excellent with superb road surfaces and no speed limit on the Autobahns. A gateway to the North German coast as well as for those driving north to Denmark, you'll find hiring a car in Hamburg gives you the best access to this appealing city whether you're visiting for business or leisure. If you've not driven in Hamburg or Germany before, it's recommended you check out the key road rules for Germany before you travel.

Key road rules include:

• Drive on the right and overtake on the left.
• The maximum speed limits on German roads are 130 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways and 100 km/h on other roads. In the city of Hamburg the speed limit is 50 km/h but this is lower in residential areas.

Nicknamed Tor zur Welt (Gateway to the World) due to its strategic proximity to the North Sea, this energetic metropolis has been welcoming merchants, sailors and travellers since the Middle Ages. A testimony to Hamburg’s history as a profitable international trading zone, its 19th-century UNESCO Speicherstadt is the world’s largest complex of industrial warehouses, spanning 260,000m2.

The affluent maritime hub is revered for its 1920s Brick Expressionist architecture and since 2017, its colossal Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Instantly recognisable for its wave-like glass façade, it’s one of the most acoustically advanced venues in the world and offers a cutting-edge line-up of performances.

Roughly 2,500 bridges traverse the canals and waterways threading through the city, and kayaking, sailing and wakeboarding are all popular activities. If urban pastimes are more your thing, head to Saturday’s bustling Flohschanze flea market and haggle for bric-a-brac. There’s more retail therapy at Mönckebergstrasse, a parade of boutiques ranging from high-street to high-end fashion and homeware.

Hamburg is well-connected to several other of north Germany’s key destinations including Bremen, a 90-minute drive to the southeast and notable for its ornate Gothic town hall and neighbouring St. Peter’s Cathedral, sphered by two striking turrets and pitted with mysterious cellar crypts.

Schwerin, nicknamed the City of Seven Lakes, is around 60 miles from Hamburg via the A24 and is yet another remarkable destination within easy reach by hire car. Visit 19th-century Schwerin Castle, a fairytale schloss of neo-Renaissance origins constructed on an island in the city’s Lake Schwerin. Schwerin Mueß is a village-turned-museum, comprising thatched farmhouses, flourishing fruit gardens and an old village school, which offers a fascinating glimpse into rural 19th-century daily life.

Further northeast, enter the imposing, medieval red brick city gate of Lübeck. An ancient Hanseatic city of UNESCO World Heritage status, it’s a prime example of traditional Brick Gothic architecture.

With so many historic towns and villages to explore, hire a car with Avis in Hamburg and make the most of this scenic portion of north Germany.

• Fully flexible
  Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
  
• Savings on coverage
  When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
  
• Loyalty benefits
  Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
  
• Faster collection
  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
  
• VIP treatment 
  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.