Heidelberg car rentals

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KAYAK insights for Heidelberg car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Heidelberg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Heidelberg?

You should book your rental car in Heidelberg around 89 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular rental car in Heidelberg?

Rentals in the Small category (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option in Heidelberg, costing ₪183/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as ₪109/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Heidelberg?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Heidelberg is November at an average cost of ₪160/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Heidelberg when prices are ₪223/day on average, which tends to be 19% above the yearly average rental price for Heidelberg.

Heidelberg car rental price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right rental car in Heidelberg by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

₪131 - ₪194

All Car Types

₪179 - ₪291

How much does it cost to rent a small car in Heidelberg?

How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Heidelberg?

How much does it cost to rent a large car in Heidelberg?

How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Heidelberg?

How much does it cost to rent a van in Heidelberg?

How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Heidelberg?

Small car rentals in Heidelberg typically cost around ₪160 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average ₪131 per day which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 28% cheaper than the average rental in Heidelberg, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

Medium car rentals in Heidelberg typically cost around ₪237 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average ₪179 per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 8% more expensive than the average rental in Heidelberg offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car rentals in Heidelberg typically cost around ₪258 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₪191 per day which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 15% more expensive than the average rental in Heidelberg, but offers more comfort for longer trips.

SUV rentals in Heidelberg typically cost around ₪232 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average ₪146 per day which is about 38% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 6% more expensive than the average rental in Heidelberg, but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van rentals in Heidelberg typically cost around ₪295 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average ₪247 per day which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 26% more expensive than the average rental in Heidelberg, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Luxury car rentals in Heidelberg typically cost around ₪266 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average ₪234 per day which is about 13% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 18% more expensive than the average rental in Heidelberg, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

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Average price

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Small
₪246/day
₪162/day

Heidelberg car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Heidelberg 
Verified travelerNov 2023
Narrow streets drive very carefully while driving through towns.
Verified travelerMay 2023
update systems so people do not go to the wrong location?

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Heidelberg

  • Car hire in Heidelberg is one of the most popular ways to explore the city and surrounding areas. You'll get the chance to visit beautiful old villages and a well-preserved German history that's unlike many other places, as well as head out to some of the top nearby attractions, cities and towns. One of the best places to visit nearby is Rothenburg, a popular medieval village. There is no direct train line serving many of the villages, so car hire in Heidelberg is one of the only ways to explore these areas.
  • Mannheim Airport (MHG) is one of the best places to pick up your Heidelberg car hire because it's likely to be your arrival and departure point, so you won't have to rely on public transport there and back. Although there are no car hire desks located at the airport itself, there are two internationally known companies and one local company that'll meet you at the airport with the car you ordered online. SIXT and Europcar are the two international companies, and App2Drive is the local company.
  • Heidelberg is a city in Germany on a mission to become emission-free. So, you should find a car hire in Heidelberg that is electric or a hybrid and comes with a green badge; otherwise, you won't be able to drive in the city. Car hire here is best used for road trips out of the city to surrounding areas. The city itself is well served by public transport, with various parking spaces available close to the train stations that'll take you into the heart of the city.
  • If you're driving an electric car or low-emission vehicle in the city, there aren't many difficulties other than finding parking during the busier days of the week: the weekends. Because the city aims to be emission-free, there is ample public transport available, so you'll need to be aware of buses and trams. Pedestrians are cautious but it always helps to keep an eye out for them. Make sure you obey the rules of the road and the speed limits to avoid problems with local authorities.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Heidelberg for ₪162 or less
  • Small rental cars in Heidelberg are around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Heidelberg

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Heidelberg?

    On average a rental car in Heidelberg costs ₪246 per day.

  • Which car rental companies are at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Frankfurt airport include Wheego, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Movly and Sixt.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Frankfurt airport (FRA)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Frankfurt airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, and Sixt.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Heidelberg?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Small car rental cost in Heidelberg?

    A Small car rental in Heidelberg costs ₪172 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Medium car rental cost in Heidelberg?

    A Medium car rental in Heidelberg costs ₪197 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Heidelberg?

    A Luxury car rental in Heidelberg costs ₪159 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Heidelberg?

    The roads and traffic in Heidelberg are sufficient enough to accommodate all car types in the city but the entire city has become a low-emission zone, which means your car hire in Heidelberg must be a vehicle that produces a minimum level of air pollution and falls under a Euro 1 (petrol) or Euro 4 (diesel) class of emissions. To be safe regarding this, make sure your car hire comes with a green badge and choose an electric or hybrid model if possible. Larger vehicles, passenger vans and minibuses will not be allowed entry into the city.

  • What’s the speed limit in Heidelberg?

    Most of Heidelberg's speed limits are the same as the rest of Germany, so you'll need to be aware of them regardless of where you drive in the country. The standard inner city limit is 50 km/h, which will be the same in any built-up area. If you're driving on major motorways, the speed limit is usually 100 km/h. The only time to observe different limits is when it's signposted. There are parts of Heidelberg that have a limit of 70 km/h, and there are highways around the area with limits above 100 km/h.

  • Where are the best places to park in Heidelberg?

    The inner city of Heidelberg is a car-free and no-parking zone for everyone without a permit. Only residents who live there and need to be there with a vehicle will have a permit. You'll find free parking in and around Altstadt, which are the blue parking zones. These allow for 2-3 hours of free parking if you have a blue parking disk. You'll also find free parking on the outskirts, in areas near Messe and Kirchheimer Way. There are underground parking facilities available near the Metro and train stations outside the city, which'll charge you. You'll leave your car there and use public transport to the city.

Heidelberg car rental reviews and directory

 

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Haberstrasse 4

+49 6221 22215

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 11:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

KAYAK
GREAT EXPERIENCE

1 out of 1

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Haberstrasse 4

+49 4962 2122215

Opening times not available

Karlsruher Str 43

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00
Saturday08:00 - 10:00

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Sixt

6.8

Okay

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.8

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Hebelstr. 7

+49 89 66060060

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:30
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday06:00 - 14:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Fast and easy.

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.4

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.4

Value for money

5.2

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Carl-benz-strasse 2

+49 6221 433980

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday
Sunday

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8.0 Very good

Alex, Jun 2024

Premium station wagon

KAYAK
The address in Heidelberg is wrong and needs to be updated.

8.0 Very good

Lori, Sept 2023

Compact station wagon

KAYAK
Everything was great. The service at pickup was great, the online set up made a mistake on time I asked for a 9 am pickup and it was reserved for noon. The man at the counter arranged for the car to be available by 10 am and we were pleased.

1 out of 2

BUCHBINDER

8.0

Very good

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Strasse 159

+49 203 860510

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Europcar

7.7

Good

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Str. 159

+49 4962 2153990

Opening times not available

Willy-brandt-platz 5

+49 6221 53 990

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Hertz

6.8

Okay

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Pleikartsfoerster Str. 116

+49 6221 23434

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

Wiily Brandt Plz 5, Db Reise C

+49 6221 23434

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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keddy by Europcar

4.0

Mediocre

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Strasse 159

Opening times not available

Willy-brandt-platz 5

+49 6221 53 990

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

4 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Straße 159

Opening times not available

Carl-Benz-Straße 2

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Haberstrasse 4

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Pleikartsfoerster Strasse 116

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

3 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

1, Hebelstraße

Opening times not available

Eppelheimer Str. 18-20

+49 180 6 666666

Opening times not available

Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof

+49 180 6 260250

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

9, Haberstr.

+49 6221 316900

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

Speyerer Straße 11

+49 6221 5310

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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Global Rent A Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Bergheimer Str. 159

+49 6221 53990

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

Hebelstraße 1

+49 4920 3860510

Opening times not available

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Dollar

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Pleikartsfoerster Str 116

+49 6221 23434

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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McRent

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

WILLY-BRANDT-PLATZ 5 DB Reisezentrum

+49 6221 53990

Opening times not available

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Heidelberg

Locations in Heidelberg

Pleikartsfoerster Str 116

+49 6221 23434

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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12 travelers who rented a car in Heidelberg gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8

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