Car Rental near Pforzheim

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Where to pick up near Pforzheim

Rental desks in Pforzheim have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Karlsruhe Weinweg, 23 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Karlsruhe Weinweg · 23 km City office 6 $64 19 min
Karlsruhe Downtown · 25 km City office 2 $58 17 min
Stuttgart Vaihingen · 35 km City office 8 $40 22 min
Ludwigsburg Train Station · 35 km Train station 2 $98 23 min
Stuttgart Train Station Central Station · 37 km Train station 5 $67 22 min
Stuttgart City Centre · 37 km City office 7 $51 22 min
Baden-Baden Train Station · 39 km Train station 1 $170 26 min
Stuttgart East · 39 km City office 2 $118 19 min
Stuttgart Airport · 42 km Airport 12 $33 21 min
Sinsheim Downtown · 43 km City office 1 $48 26 min
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Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Karlsruhe / Baden Airport · 46 km Airport 5 $61 17 min
Esslingen Pliensauvorstadt · 47 km City office 2 $149 28 min
Tuebingen Rosentalstrasse · 47 km City office 3 $79 22 min

Car rental prices near Pforzheim by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 10 $45 $73
Economy Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo 14 $36 $72
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Audi Q2 14 $52 $87
Intermediate Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Octavia, Peugeot 408 14 $61 $86
Standard Volkswagen Passat, Cupra Tavascan, BMW X1 7 $62 $106
Full size BMW 3 Series, Volvo S60, Volkswagen Arteon 10 $68 $111
Station wagon Skoda Octavia Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Volkswagen Golf Estate 13 $66 $119
Large SUV Volvo XC90 1 $190
SUV Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen T-Roc, Ford Kuga 14 $64 $114
Minivan Citroen SpaceTourer, Ford Tourneo, Mercedes Vito Tourer 4 $182 $233
5-seat MPV BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, Ford S-Max, Renault Scenic 8 $78 $178
7-seat minivan Volkswagen Touran, Ford Galaxy, Mercedes V Class 9 $99 $172
9-seat van Ford Tourneo, Ford Transit, Nissan Primastar 9 $139 $226
Luxury Volvo XC90, Audi A5, Mercedes S Class 5 $102 $193
Premium Mercedes E Class, Audi A6, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 7 $78 $169
Convertible Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet, BMW 4 Series Convertible 1 $72 $132

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 1,197 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Volkswagen Polo rental car near Pforzheim Keddy BY Europcar

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $36/day
Opel Corsa rental car near Pforzheim Flex TO GO

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $40/day
Hyundai i10 rental car near Pforzheim Buchbinder

Hyundai i10

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Fiat 500 rental car near Pforzheim Hertz

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Smart Fortwo Electric rental car near Pforzheim Europcar

Smart Fortwo Electric

or similar

  • 2 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Renault Zoe rental car near Pforzheim Buchbinder

Renault Zoe

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $48/day
Skoda Fabia rental car near Pforzheim Budget

Skoda Fabia

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $48/day
Seat Ibiza rental car near Pforzheim Flizzr

Seat Ibiza

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $48/day

Car rental companies near Pforzheim

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

National

66 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.6
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.3 Cleanliness 9.8 Service at the rental desk 9.8 Pick-up process 9.5 Drop-off process 10.0

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
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National in Stuttgart Vaihingen
Enterprise Rent A Car, Terminal 3 Ebene 2, Stuttgart, 70629, BW
0711-7824070

Alamo

In the terminal 1 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
9.0
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $51/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

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

Policies

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

Office

Alamo in Stuttgart Vaihingen
Enterprise Rent A Car, Terminal 3 Ebene 2, Stuttgart, 70629, BW
0711-7824070

Flizzr

25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $98/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.2

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
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Flizzr at Ludwigsburg Train Station
Pflugfelder Str. 17, Ludwigsburg, 71636
+4989-66060060

Sixt

22 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $121/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

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

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
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Sixt in Karlsruhe Weinweg
Battstr. 2a, Karlsruhe, 76199
+49-7215307290

Buchbinder

In the terminal 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $46/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.5 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Buchbinder at Stuttgart Airport
FLUGHAFENSTR. Terminal 3 Ebene 2/Rueckg P4, Terminal 3 Ebene 2/Rueckg P4, Stuttgart, 70629
49 711 9499010

Enterprise

20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $87/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.9

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
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Enterprise in Karlsruhe Weinweg
Fiduciastr. 2, Karlsruhe, 76227, BW
0721-484890

Dollar

17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.9

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
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Dollar in Karlsruhe Weinweg
Bannwaldallee 60, 76185 Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, 76185
0721374040

Europcar

17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $58/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

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

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Europcar in Karlsruhe Downtown
Ottostr. 18, Karlsruhe, 76227
49 721 931550

Budget

23 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

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

Policies

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

Office

Budget in Stuttgart Vaihingen
Schelmenwasenstrasse 12, Stuttgart, 70567
0711 99884770

Thrifty

27 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $75/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.7

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
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Thrifty in Karlsruhe Weinweg
Bannwaldallee 60, 76185 Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, 76185
0721374040

Keddy BY Europcar

16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Keddy BY Europcar in Karlsruhe Downtown
Ottostr. 18, Karlsruhe, 76227
49 721 931550

Avis

16 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $110/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.6 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 $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Office

Avis in Karlsruhe Weinweg
Ludwig Erhard Alle 6, Karlsruhe, 76131
072137280

Hertz

14 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.7

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
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Hertz in Karlsruhe Weinweg
Bannwaldallee 60, 76185 Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, 76185
0721374040

Flex TO GO

In the terminal 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.6
Very good 1000+ reviews
from $40/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.4 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Flex TO GO in Stuttgart Vaihingen
Flughafenstrasse 32, Stuttgart, 70629
+49 22028689605

Rental conditions near Pforzheim

Based on 14 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 8 of 14 suppliers: National, Alamo, Sixt, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty and 2 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 14 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 8 of 14 suppliers. Limited at Alamo, Buchbinder, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty and Keddy BY Europcar.
Fuel policy Full to full (14 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 53%, manual 47%.
Electric and hybrid Citroen C3 Aircross, Mazda CX-60, Renault Zoe and Cupra Born, from $48 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 14 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (14 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (14 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (13 suppliers). Deductible: $1 047–$1 322.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Environmental fee
Extras Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Snow chains (7 suppliers), GPS (7 suppliers), Ski rack (6 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers)

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

Cities near Pforzheim

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Car rental near Pforzheim: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at Alamo to 66 min at National.

For a small car, Flex TO GO is the cheapest at about $40 a day and is rated 7.6 out of 10. National is rated 9.6 and costs about $59.

53% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 8 of 14 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Germany, Spain and Ukraine. A typical rental lasts 4 days.

Car rental near Pforzheim: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Pforzheim?

Car rental near Pforzheim starts from $36 per day, and the average price is $148 per day. Based on 1,197 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $444 for a 3-day weekend and $1 036 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 near Pforzheim?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Pforzheim over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • 9-seat van: $277 per day
  • Economy: $79 per day
  • Station wagon: $140 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $217 per day
  • Compact: $112 per day
  • Mini: $75 per day
  • Luxury: $223 per day
Based on 1,197 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 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 near Pforzheim?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Pforzheim over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt, average price $91 per day
  • Flex TO GO, average price $94 per day
  • Europcar, average price $73 per day
Based on 1,197 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Pforzheim?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Pforzheim are:
  • National: rated 9.7/10 by 100+ customers, average price $115 per day
  • Sixt: rated 9.4/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $91 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.0/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $98 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 Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Pforzheim?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Pforzheim are:
  • Hertz: about $44 per day
  • Buchbinder: about $51 per day
  • Alamo: about $54 per day
Based on 1,197 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 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 near Pforzheim?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Sixt, Alamo and Flizzr
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Pforzheim 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. Near Pforzheim, one-way rentals are offered by National, Sixt and Flizzr. 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 near Pforzheim?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Pforzheim is 19, 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 near Pforzheim:
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 22
  • Europcar: minimum age 19, young driver fee up to age 22
  • Avis: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car near Pforzheim with a debit card?

Rental companies near Pforzheim 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 near Pforzheim: Sixt, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Pforzheim offer unlimited mileage?

Avis includes unlimited mileage on all cars near Pforzheim. 8 more, among them National, Sixt and Flizzr, 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 near Pforzheim?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Pforzheim 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 National, Sixt, Alamo, Flizzr, Europcar, Buchbinder, Avis, Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Keddy BY Europcar and Flex TO GO.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Pforzheim?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Pforzheim include Sixt, Europcar and Hertz. The cheapest is Sixt, from $38 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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