Whether you are going to Dortmund on a holiday, visiting friends or staying over for a business trip, a car hire in Dortmund is the best way to get around. Auto Europe offers you a large choice of car categories, rental options, and suppliers. Feel free and travel at your own pace with Auto Europe car hire. See the city and go beyond it to discover the Ruhr Area and cities in the region, such as Duisburg or Essen. There's no better recommendation than from the customers themselves, so please spend a few minutes reading the comments they posted on our Dortmund car hire reviews page before booking your next car rental in Dortmund.
Although German drivers will make you feel comfortable on the road most of the time, knowing where you are going puts you at an advantage. Familiarise yourself with the local road network, or book a car hire in Dortmund with a navigation system. On the motorways, make sure you are keeping enough distance from the car in front. The minimum distance is your speed divided by two. Pay a visit to our driving information guide for more details on traffic regulations in Germany.
You can choose to use paid on-street parking, although non-occupied parking bays may be difficult to find. Another option, also paid, are public car parks. Many shopping centres offer paid car parks as well. Park Ride facilities are available in remote areas of the city.
Dortmund is situated in the northwestern Germany in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city lies in the Ruhr Area, the largest urban agglomeration in Germany. The Dortmund-Ems Canal connects Dortmund Port (the largest canal port in Europe) with the North Sea. Dusseldorf, the North Rhine-Westphalia capital, is only 44 miles south-west from the city. Dortmund lies within a temperate climate zone, where summers are cool and winters mild.
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Airport website: www.dortmund-airport.com
Phone: +49 231 921301
Local public transportation is serviced by Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) which encompasses the whole Ruhr Area. In Dortmund alone, you can choose between regional, suburban and urban trains, bus, and underground services. The Public transportation network is therefore well developed and covers a large area, allowing commuters and visitors to travel easily around the city and beyond.