Rental cars in Frankfurt from $86

If your trip to Frankfurt is all locked in but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.Experience the best that this place has to offer by adding Maintower and Frankfurt Opera House to your travel schedule. If you have an extra day handy, swing by Alte Oper and Staedel Museum as well.Plan a stop at Frankfurt Trade Fair. It’s one sight you’ll find on most visitors’ to-do lists. If you still have space on that travel itinerary, Romerberg and Zeil Shopping District will keep you entertained as well.

Discover the delights of nearby Darmstadt. What’s 16 miles when you’ve got your very own car? The journey there is half the fun! See the sights beginning with Messel Pit Fossil Site, Frankensteins Castle and Darmstadt Artists Colony. Locals are also likely to point you toward Wiesbaden, 19 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Mainz Cathedral. (But we’re also big fans of Gutenberg Museum and Nerobergbahn.)

No matter what the weather forecast is like, you’ll be able to catch sight of some of the fantastic beaches near Frankfurt from the comfort of your own rental car. When you get near the ocean, keep a watch out for seabirds swooping over these stunning stretches of coastline:

• Langener Waldsee (7 miles away).
• Strandbar Wakeport (11 miles away).
• Strand Bastion von Schönborn (19 miles away).

If you’re traveling to Frankfurt for work-related purposes, there’s a good chance you’ll be visiting some convention centers. With your own set of wheels, you can rest easy knowing you’ll make it there on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Kap Europa (0.5 miles away).
• Messe Offenbach (4 miles away).
• Capitol (4 miles away).

Some travelers find driving in busy traffic in big cities a bit tricky. But in a small ride like a compact, getting around Frankfurt will be a snap. Prefer to spend your days discovering the surrounding foothills? Have a look at our selection of full-size and mid-size SUVs. With room to move and power under the hood, these bigger cars will make those scenic drives even more memorable. Ticking off all the activities and sights that Frankfurt is famous for has never been easier with your own set of wheels.

First of all, there’s an impressive variety of luxurious rental vehicles on offer in Frankfurt. What you end up opting for is largely dependent on what you’re willing to spend and what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you want to treat yourself, why not pick a high-end SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after a set of wheels to whiz around town in as cheaply as possible, you’re better off going with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

It’s relatively easy to find somewhere to park in Frankfurt, though it can be a challenge to get a spot in the busier streets. Staying at a hotel that provides guests with parking is a smart move.

Since the population of Frankfurt is only 650,000, you won’t have a lot of difficulty with traffic. That said, downtown streets usually get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to local authorities so they can issue a fine directly to you.

If you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you can use your cell phone while cruising around Frankfurt. But ensure you keep focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Frankfurt is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night on the town, leave your wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Yes, drivers can turn on a red light in Frankfurt. Before making the maneuver, you have to bring the car to a complete stop. Move on only when your way is clear.

Seat belts are compulsory in Darmstadt Government District. Having said that, these rules may differ for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.