$134 Cheap Car Rental in Dortmund

If your trip to Dortmund is all organized but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Close to the city center, Signal Iduna Park is one attraction to consider adding to your to-do list. If you still have room on your travel itinerary, Westfalenpark Dortmund and Dortmund Zoo will keep you amused as well.

We know you can’t wait to see what your new ride can do. How about a day trip out to Münster? Just 30 miles away, roll down the windows and let the wind rustle your hair on the way there. Among your first few stops here should be Lake Aasee, GOP Variety Theater and Allwetterzoo Münster. The locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Badestrand, 40 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Inselbad Bahia Water Park. (But we’re also huge fans of Bocholter Stadtwald and City Museum Bocholt.)

After spending time chatting to like-minded people, it’s always great to be able to put your feet up someplace nearby. If you’re traveling to Dortmund for business, here are some of the best convention centers that are close to hotels and cafés:

• RuhrCongress Bochum (10 miles away).
• Stadthalle Hagen (11 miles away).
• Ruhrfestspielhaus (14 miles away).

Having your own car in Dortmund will give you the freedom to go where you want, when you want. Maybe you’re in the mood to skip town, hit the open road, and go where the wind blows. If that’s the case, drive off in one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and explore the beautiful rolling hills in the area. If you’d prefer to experience city life, slide behind the wheel of something small. Dashing around heavy traffic and busy streets will be much less stressful with a mini or compact car.

For some of us, owning a luxury vehicle is little more than a lofty dream. But renting your dream ride can easily be a reality! Picture yourself cruising down the highway in a swish sports car, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or maybe all you’re chasing is a set of wheels to bring you safely from point A to point B. Flashy or frugal? Whatever you decide, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Dortmund.

You’ll have to stick to the right when driving in Dortmund. On top of that, exercise some extra caution if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you have a feel for how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

Finding a car space in Dortmund isn’t always simple. That’s why many people opt for a hotel that has its own parking. When leaving the car around the city, pay close attention to the signage. Overstaying the allotted time limit could land you a hefty fine.

One of the advantages of vacationing in a smaller city is less traffic, so don’t worry too much about peak-hour gridlock. With a population of roughly 588,500, you can expect a smooth Dortmund driving experience.

There are. In Dortmund, speed limits range from 30km/h to 130km/h. Most built-up areas have a maximum speed limit of 30km/h unless indicated otherwise.

More often than not, your car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Or they may share your contact details with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

As with many places, regular cell phone usage is not allowed while operating a vehicle in Dortmund. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just be sure to maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Dortmund is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave your rental wheels behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

No. In Dortmund, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When nearing a set of traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Arnsberg Government Region. Having said that, these rules may not apply for some vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.