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Hyundai i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
US$44.34
per day
Rental office
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$53.93
per day
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SEAT Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$62.45
per day
Rental office
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Skoda Octavia STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$68.40
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$55.85
per day
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Audi A3
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$58.17
per day
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Audi A3
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$61.29
per day
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Volvo V60
or similar Premium Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$69.87
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:53 on 31/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 9 locations near Hamburg (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Hamburg (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 31 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Hamburg (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+49
Average car hire price
US$59 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h
or
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
US$1.99 per litre or US$7.53 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.86 per litre or US$7.04 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$2.24 per litre or US$8.48 per gallon
Top 9 locations near Hamburg (Downtown)
- Hamburg Airportstarting at US$21.81 per day9.6 km / 5.97 miles
- Leipzig/Halle Airportstarting at US$128.56 per day279.2 km / 173.49 miles
- Düsseldorf Airportstarting at US$31.22 per day333.6 km / 207.29 miles
- Dresden Airportstarting at US$41.25 per day370.1 km / 229.97 miles
- Frankfurt Airportstarting at US$23.77 per day404.1 km / 251.1 miles
- Darmstadt Northstarting at US$34.70 per day418.3 km / 259.92 miles
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airportstarting at US$34.88 per day442.3 km / 274.83 miles
- Stuttgart Airportstarting at US$33.76 per day542.7 km / 337.22 miles
- Munich Airportstarting at US$27.24 per day590.5 km / 366.92 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Stresemannstrasse 269
B
Keddy
Baumeisterstrasse 15, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
C
Buchbinder
Amsinckstr. 43
D
Dollar
Stresemannstrasse 269
E
Avis
Rothenbaumchaussee 10, Hamburg, 20148
When to book in Hamburg (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Hamburg (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Hamburg (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price US$76 | A good deal US$57 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Hamburg (Downtown)
US$115
US$57
US$0
US$64
in January
Jan
US$104
in February
Feb
US$74
in March
Mar
US$63
in April
Apr
US$41
in May
May
US$64
in June
Jun
US$44
in July
Jul
US$66
in August
Aug
US$33
in September
Sep
US$54
in October
Oct
US$62
in November
Nov
US$40
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Hamburg (Downtown) is September — when the average price for a hire is US$32.65 per day. This is 57% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is US$104.46 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Hamburg (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Hamburg (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Hamburg (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
0
2 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
1.1 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
1.1 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
1.1 times in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Hamburg (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 10 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Hamburg (Downtown)
11
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Keddy, WheeGo, Budget, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, large cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$44 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Hyundai i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Keddy | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Skoda Kamiq | 5 | Medium car |
| Budget | Skoda Fabia | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Skoda Karoq | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Hyundai i30 | 5 | Medium car |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 31 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at US$33 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at US$104. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Hamburg (Downtown) is January, while the least popular month is February.
Hamburg (Downtown) hosts: Hertz, Buchbinder, Dollar, Keddy, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
US$59
Lowest daily price
US$44
Total cars available
133
Top 9 suppliers in Hamburg (Downtown) in 2026
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
US$37–US$196
per day
Stresemannstrasse 269
040300609960
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Buchbinder
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
Amsinckstr. 43
+4940236482410
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
09:00-11:00
Dollar
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
US$49–US$90
per day
Stresemannstrasse 269
040300609960
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Keddy
8.4
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.9
US$44–US$187
per day
Baumeisterstrasse 15, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
+4940335941
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
10:00-18:00
Avis
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.8
US$58–US$260
per day
Rothenbaumchaussee 10, Hamburg, 20148
+4940341651 / +496171898939084
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-11:00
Alamo
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
US$44–US$268
per day
Baumeisterstrasse 15, Germany
+494021111830
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
09:00-12:00
Budget
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
US$58–US$151
per day
Rothenbaumchaussee 10, 20148 Hamburg, Germany
+4969710445596
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-11:00
Thrifty
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
US$49–US$75
per day
Stresemannstrasse 269
040300609960
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Europcar
8.1
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
US$54–US$215
per day
Baumeisterstrasse 15, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
+49403786220 / +4940335941
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
10:00-18:00
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