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Car Rental in Freiburg im Breisgau

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  • 9.0 top rated · Flizzr

A rental car here costs $91 a day on average, about $639 for a week. The most popular car class is Compact, at about $74 a day. Hertz is the cheapest for a small car, about $36 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • Free cancellation: 5 of 5
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 5
  • Flizzr
  • Buchbinder
  • Keddy BY Europcar
  • Europcar
  • Hertz

Where to pick up in Freiburg im Breisgau

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Freiburg Train Station Central Station · 1 km Train station 5 $30 19 min

Nearby, 45–50 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Loerrach · 45 km City office 2 $70 17 min
Villingen · 45 km City office 2 $67 23 min
Vs-Schwenningen · 50 km City office 7 $43 20 min

Car rental prices in Freiburg im Breisgau by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat 500, Hyundai i10, Opel Adam 4 $28
Economy Volkswagen Polo, Renault Zoe, Ford Fiesta 5 $30
Compact Hyundai i30, Volkswagen Golf, BMW 1 Series 5 $36 $55
Intermediate Peugeot 3008, Renault Arkana, Audi Q3 Sportback 4 $51 $90
Standard BMW X1, Opel Insignia, Peugeot 408 2 $39
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, Volvo S60 3 $37
Station wagon Skoda Octavia Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Ford Focus Estate 5 $48 $102
SUV Volkswagen Tiguan, Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Karoq 5 $46 $72
Minivan Ford Tourneo 1 $149
5-seat MPV Audi Q3 Sportback, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 3 $38
7-seat minivan Volkswagen Touran 1 $77
9-seat van Ford Transit 3 $97
Luxury Audi A5 1 $214

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Opel Adam rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Hertz

Opel Adam

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $28/day
Fiat 500 rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Hertz

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $29/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Hertz

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $30/day
Opel Corsa rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Hertz

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Opel Crossland X rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Hertz

Opel Crossland X

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $36/day
Audi Q2 rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Flizzr

Audi Q2

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $37/day
Audi A3 rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Flizzr

Audi A3

or similar

  • 5 seats
from $38/day
Ford Focus rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau Hertz

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $38/day

Convertible car rental Freiburg im Breisgau

Car rental companies in Freiburg im Breisgau

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Flizzr

24 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Flizzr at Freiburg Train Station Central Station
Berta-Ottenstein-Str. 4, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106
+4989-66060060

Buchbinder

Mon–Fri 07:00–07:29 · Sat 08:00–08:29 · Sun 24h 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Buchbinder at Freiburg Train Station Central Station
Bismarckallee 7, Freiburg Im Breisgau, 79098
49 761 515100

Keddy BY Europcar

Mon–Fri 07:30–20:00 · Sat 08:30–19:00 · Sun 09:00–20:00 18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Keddy BY Europcar at Freiburg Train Station Central Station
Bismarckallee 7, Freiburg Im Breisgau, 79098
49 761 515100

Europcar

17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $125/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 157

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Freiburg Train Station Central Station
Bismarckallee 7, Freiburg Im Breisgau, 79098
49 761 515100

Hertz

Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30 · Sat 08:30–11:30 16 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Freiburg Train Station Central Station
Loerracher Str 49, 79115 Freiburg, Freiburg, 79115
076160046490

Rental conditions in Freiburg im Breisgau

Based on 5 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $32 a day extra (Hertz).
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 5 suppliers: Hertz.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 4 of 5 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 2 of 5 suppliers. Limited at Buchbinder, Keddy BY Europcar and Hertz.
Fuel policy Full to full (5 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 54%, manual 46%.
Electric and hybrid Citroen eC3, Renault Zoe and Cupra Born, from $25 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 5 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (5 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (5 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (5 suppliers). Deductible: $1 157–$1 322.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Environmental fee
One-way rental Allowed by 5 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $60–$488.
Extras GPS (5 suppliers), Winter tires (5 suppliers), Infant seat (5 suppliers), Child seat (5 suppliers), Booster seat (5 suppliers), Snow chains (4 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (2 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (1 supplier)

Driving in Germany: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · zero for new drivers · No motorway tolls. Driving rules

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Car rental in Freiburg im Breisgau: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 16 min at Hertz to 24 min at Flizzr.

For a small car, Hertz is the cheapest at about $36 a day and is rated 8.5 out of 10. Flizzr is rated 9.0 and costs about $45.

54% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 2 of 5 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $32 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Freiburg im Breisgau: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Freiburg im Breisgau?
Car rental in Freiburg im Breisgau starts from $28 per day, and the average price is $91 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $274 for a 3-day weekend and $639 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Freiburg im Breisgau?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Freiburg im Breisgau over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Compact: $74 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Freiburg im Breisgau?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Freiburg im Breisgau over the last 12 months:
  • Flizzr, average price $66 per day
  • Europcar, average price $156 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Freiburg im Breisgau?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Freiburg im Breisgau are:
  • Flizzr: rated 9.0/10 by 250+ customers, average price $66 per day
  • Buchbinder: rated 8.8/10 by 250+ customers, average price $59 per day
  • Keddy BY Europcar: rated 8.8/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $92 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Freiburg im Breisgau?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Freiburg im Breisgau are:
  • Hertz: about $36 per day
  • Flizzr: about $45 per day
  • Buchbinder: about $50 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Freiburg im Breisgau?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Freiburg im Breisgau and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Freiburg im Breisgau, one-way rentals are offered by Flizzr, Buchbinder and Keddy BY Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Freiburg im Breisgau?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Freiburg im Breisgau is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Freiburg im Breisgau:
  • Hertz: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Freiburg im Breisgau with a debit card?
Rental companies in Freiburg im Breisgau typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Freiburg im Breisgau: Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Freiburg im Breisgau offer unlimited mileage?
Flizzr and Europcar offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Freiburg im Breisgau?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Freiburg im Breisgau are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Flizzr, Buchbinder, Keddy BY Europcar, Europcar and Hertz.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Freiburg im Breisgau?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Freiburg im Breisgau include Keddy BY Europcar, Europcar and Flizzr. The cheapest is Flizzr, from $25 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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