Car hire in Dortmund, Germany

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Dortmund?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Dortmund. It’s around 21,044F per day in October, compared to the yearly average of 30,249F per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • 21,044F
Yearly avg price30,249F

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There are 46 car hire providers in Dortmund. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Dortmund

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Dortmund. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Dortmund

What's the most popular car to hire in Dortmund?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Golf is the most popular car to hire in Dortmund, with prices starting from 19,961F per day. The Toyota Aygo and similar models are also popular drives in Dortmund.
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf16% chose this
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo8% chose this
BMW 3-Series
BMW 3-Series7% chose this
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen T-Roc5% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Golf
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Dortmund's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Dortmund right now, with prices from 19,961F per day. You'll save an average of 10,476F per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom 19,961F per day
Alamofrom 25,334F per day
Enterprisefrom 29,381F per day
Keddy By Europcarfrom 36,596F per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around10,476F per day

Hiring a car in Dortmund: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carFullsize, SUV
Average daily price126,659F
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Dortmund

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Dortmund car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dortmund that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Dortmund for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Dortmund avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Dortmund, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Dortmund car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Dortmund will set you back around 126,659F per day or 427,671F per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Dortmund is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Fullsize, SUV.

The cheapest car hire companies in Dortmund are currently Dollar and Alamo.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dortmund is currently August.

On average, around 427,671F. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Dortmund is 139,726F.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Dortmund for a whole month is 1,329,691F. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Dortmund, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dortmund that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Dortmund.

Most places – Dortmund included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 19,961F per day. The average price per day is around 83,117F.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Dortmund.