Car Hire in Luxembourg - Explore the country

Luxembourg is a small country landlocked between Germany, Belgium and France with just over half a million inhabitants. The capital, Luxembourg City, is one of the three official capitals of the European Union and is a host to the European Court of Justice. The city is a melting pot of cultures due to the high influx of immigrants and has three official languages: French, German and Luxembourgish. Most people live in the capital. Luxembourg has many cultural sites with over fifty medieval castles, about seventy art museums, and an array of events and exhibitions. It comes as no surprise that the city has been chosen as the European Capital of Culture more than once! The country also has several nature reserves that are the perfect place for biking and hiking in the outdoors. In lively Luxembourg City you will find an array of shopping streets, bars, restaurants and discothèques that make it a destination for all types of travellers. Make the most of your time with a car hire from Luxembourg and explore the sites! Book your car hire with Auto Europe to get the best rate and service for car hire!

Make the most of your car rental

Here you can find some practical information that will help you plan your car hire in Luxembourg.

Road Rules and Petrol Stations

• Cars in Luxembourg drive on the right side of the road.
• While driving, it is not allowed to use your phone unless hands-free.
• The use of seat belts is mandatory for both the driver and any passengers in the vehicle.
• The blood alcohol limit in Luxembourg is 0.05 BAC.
• There are petrol stations on all major roads, as not all petrol stations accept credit cards, we recommend to have either cash or a debit card as a backup.
• The national speed limits are 130 km/h (80 mi/h) on motorways, 90 km/h (55mi/h) on open country roads and 50 km/h (30 mi/h) in built-up areas.
• Children under 12 years old (or under 1.5 metres tall) are not permitted to travel in the front seat without a proper child restraint system.

Tolls

Even though the roads are well maintained in Luxembourg there are no toll roads like in neighbouring France.

Age Requirements

The minimum age to drive in Luxembourg is 18. In order to rent a car in Luxembourg, you must have your driving licence for longer than a year. In case the driver is younger than 25, there can be additional surcharges from the supplier. For more information about driving a car hire in Luxembourg, please see our driving information guide.

Currency

Luxembourg is part of the European Union and has the Euro as currency. You can use exchange offices at the train station in town or simply withdraw cash from the ATM. Please check with your bank if you have any fees for withdrawing money outside the UK. At most shops you can make use of your credit card.

Time difference

The time zone in Italy is GMT +1, making Luxembourg City one hour ahead of London.

Dictionary

Luxembourg has three official languages: German, French and Luxembourgish which are all spoken throughout the country. Historically, people in politics and power spoke French while the working class spoke German and Luxembourgish. This changed when French was added to the lessons in primary schools. Next to these three languages, most residents can also speak English.

Electricity

The electrical voltage in Luxembourg is the, 230 volts (same as in the UK). However, the wall sockets are different from the UK and you would require an adapter.

Visa & Embassy Information

British citizens do not need a VISA to travel to Luxembourg as its part of the European Union. Should you need assistance while travelling in Luxembourg you can either call the British Embassy or visit them at the address stated below.

British Embassy Luxembourg
5, Boulevard Joseph II
L-1840 Luxembourg
Telephone:(+352) 22 98 64
Email:britemb@internet.lu / consularsection.luxembourg@fco.gov.uk

Campervan hire on Luxembourg

You may also choose another way of travelling. Auto Europe is now also offering campervan rental in Luxembourg. The country has a lot to offer to RV travellers. Explore Luxembourg in a new way, in a home on four wheels.

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