Car hire in Hamburg

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.