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In Darmstadt we recommend the following car rental offers

from 28 $ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Economy
e.g. VW Polo
7 Days from 03.01 - 10.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 29 $ per day
Mini

Alone on the road or only with small luggage? Then this will be sufficient!

e.g. TOYOTA AYGO
7 Days from 03.01 - 10.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 31 $ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Economy
e.g. VW Polo
7 Days from 03.01 - 10.01.2025
Example vehicle

Rent a Car in Darmstadt

Darmstadt is located in the south of Hesse and is also known as a city of science due to its numerous research institutions. A special highlight for art lovers are the gorgeous Art Nouveau villas and the Waldspirale, designed by the famous Friedenreich Hundertwasser. The Rosenhöhe Park is also well worth a visit. Be amazed by the Rosarium with the Rose Dome, the landmark of the park. With a cheap rental car you can explore Darmstadt flexibly and independently.

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City center of Darmstadt

Find the best deals and explore Darmstadt

Vacation in 2021 in Germany is particularly popular. Explore Hesse and Darmstadt individually with a rental car. Where is Darmstadt located? In the south of Hesse, in the Rhine-Main region, lies the city of Darmstadt. With about 155,000 inhabitants, it represents the fourth largest city in Hesse, after the metropolis of Frankfurt, the state capital Wiesbaden and the major city of Kassel in northern Hesse. The city has an interesting history and offers residents and guests cultural highlights and numerous sights. Especially in the surrounding area there are many sights that can be explored particularly well by car. For this reason, it is also worthwhile for citizens of the city to rent a car for a weekend to explore the Rhine-Main area.

Explore Darmstadt, a city known for science

Skyline of Frankfurt

Explore Frankfurt am Main easily from Darmstadt

For what is Darmstadt known? Darmstadt is also known as the city of science and is ideal to be explored with a rental car. There are a large number of car rental companies in Darmstadt, which you can compare easily at Driveboo in terms of car supply, but also in terms of price. By the way, Darmstadt owes its nickname as a city of science to the numerous universities, colleges and research institutions. The Darmstadt University of Technology and the EHD are particularly noteworthy, with over 40,000 students. Among the research institutions are top-class facilities such as the European Space Operations Center, the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research and three institutes belonging to the Fraunhofer Society. The companies and large-scale enterprises in the communications and IT sectors located in Darmstadt also conduct applied research here. Among other things, the city's proximity to the metropolis of Frankfurt am Main has contributed to this development; by rental car, you can be there in only about 20 - 30 minutes.

The most beautiful cities in Hesse: 

  • Frankfurt am Main
  • Wiesbaden
  • Darmstadt
  • Kassel
  • Marburg
  • Fulda
  • Hanau
  • Wetzlar

Rental car in Darmstadt: conveniently located

People at the Airport Frankfurt

Airport Frankfurt: 25 kilometers away from Darmstadt

Darmstadt is very easy to reach by bus, train and also by plane. The international airport Frankfurt (FRA) is 25 kilometers away. Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest airports in Germany. There is a direct bus connection between Darmstadt and Frankfurt airport. Darmstadt's main train station offers very good connections via the Main-Neckar Railway and the Odenwald Railway as well as the Rhine-Main Railway. This provides excellent connections to the region and also to major cities further afield such as Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Munich and northwards to Kassel, Göttingen, Hanover and Hamburg. You can get a rental car at the airport car rental, near the main train station and at numerous other car rental stations in the city. However, be sure to compare the prices beforehand to see which car rental station can offer you a good deal on your rental car.

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Securing your rental car experience

Securing your rental car experience with the right insurance

With good reason, the car rental company offers its customers an all-round package when it comes to insurance. The fully comprehensive insurance without deductible protects you in any case. If you have chosen the fully comprehensive insurance without deductible option, you are risk-free on the road. 

Be secured in any case. Therefore, the fully comprehensive insurance without deductible is the all-round package in terms of insurance for the rental car. The fully comprehensive insurance without deductible always pays off. Select individual filters for even more flexibility.

Choose from the following service packages: 

Leistungspaket inklusive Leistungen
Base best fuel option; full comprehensive insurance & theft protection; winter tires included
Plus + without excess; + unlimited mileage; 
All-round carefree + glass & tire protection
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Save money while enjoying even more benefits: In some cases, the Plus Package is even cheaper than the Base Package. Compare the many offers for Darmstadt and the surrounding area.

Conclusion for renting a car in Darmstadt

Is it worthwhile to rent a car in Darmstadt? It is worthwhile to discover Darmstadt by rental car. Marvel at the sights and enjoy the special atmosphere of this charming city. Take the opportunity to make one or the other excursion into the region with the rental car. Visit the dazzling Main metropolis, or the romantic places on the Bergstrasse, the famous Odenwald, or the charming cities on the Rhine and Main.

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Frequently asked questions about car rental booking Darmstadt

How much does a rental car in Darmstadt cost?

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Darmstadt Häuser

Book a cheap rental car in Darmstadt

A cheap rental car is available from as little as 181 $ per week. We compare the prices of all reputable car rental companies and show you the best offer, so you have the right rental car for every occasion at the best conditions.

Book a car for your business appointment

If you are traveling to Darmstadt for a business appointment, you can rent a station wagon or an SUV from 31 $ per day. This way you will surely impress your business partners.

Book a family car


A family car is already available for 224 $ per week. Here, everyone will find enough space and you can look forward to an unforgettable trip.

Book a convertible or sports car

If you only need a rental car for one day, you can rent it for as low as 26 $ per day.

Can I pick up the rental car in Darmstadt and return it in another city?

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Church in Darmstadt

We offer one-way-rental

You can also return the rental car to a car rental company in another location in Germany, such as Frankfurt am Main or Mannheim. To do this, simply change the return location in the search mask. In this way, you are not bound to your starting point, but can freely arrange your travel plans. For the so-called one-way rental, additional fees are incurred, which are usually already included in the displayed price.

Book an additional driver for your rental car

In addition, if you want to take turns driving the rental car on a longer trip, you can specify an additional driver so that everyone can rest in between. In some offers, an additional driver is already included in the rental price.

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Which extras are included in the price for the rental car in Darmstadt?

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Navigation device

Enjoy your trip in Darmstadt with a navigation device

Book a rental car with navigation device and an additional driver

Extras and inclusive services such as a navigation device, an additional driver or unlimited kilometers are already included in the rental price, depending on the offer.

Book a child seat for your car


You can specify additional extras such as a child seat when booking in the reservation form under the item "Additional equipment" or alternatively in the field "Message to our service team". The applicable fees for this can be found in the rental terms and conditions and are usually payable on site when you pick up the rental car.

With Driveboo you can freely design your perfect rental car according to your wishes and needs. In addition, the price of the rental car always includes liability insurance.

Can I book a rental car in Darmstadt without a credit card?

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You are particulary flexible thanks to various payment methods

You can book a cheap rental car without credit card in Darmstadt from 29 $ per day. Please select the filter "no credit card needed" on our booking page and all possible offers will appear.

We offer various payment methods:

  • Payment on site with EC card
  • Paypal
  • PayDirect
  • SEPA direct debit
  • Invoice
  • Amazon Pay

What has to be considered when returning the rental car in Darmstadt?

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Car at a gas station

Please remember to refuel your rental car

Follow the refueling regulations

Remember to refuel the rental car before returning it, depending on the refueling regulations. Follow the signs for the return of the rental car and plan enough time on site. Have the condition of the rental car documented and take the protocol with you.

Return the rental car outside the opening hours


 The return can take place at any time, even outside of opening hours. Simply leave the key in the key box provided.

Can I cancel the rental car free of charge?

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If you decide not to go ahead with your trip as planned, you can cancel the rental car free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the rental period. In case the Corona Virus and therefore possible travel restrictions prevent you from travelling, you are on the safe side. Thanks to the option to cancel your rental car free of charge, you are particularly flexible.

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