If you seek for a more independent way to move through Stuttgart, the best option for you is without any doubt to hire a car.
General advices from locals regarding driving in Stuttgart are to use public transport to move through the city since parking spaces are few and many streets are pedestrianized, also the driving is fairly easy, but you should avoid to do so during peak hours (from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 6 pm) as it may be a totally mess.
Companies
See attached the available car hire companies in Stuttgart Airport:
- Avis: +49 711 948 4451
- Buchbinder: +49 711 94581020
- Budget: +49 180 6217711
- Enterprise: +49 711 7824070
- Europcar: +49 711 949 9010
- Global drive: +49 711 94581020
- Hertz / Thrifty: +49 711 948 4339
- Sixt: +49 711 948 2765
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Location
Find car rental companies’ booths at the second level in Terminal 3.
Online car rental
Just remind you can book your car online through our search engine, it’s easy and fast to use!
Renting a car in Germany – Tips and advices
- You need a valid driving license from a EEA country to drive in Germany (in case you’re UE citizen), instead, you’ll need to International Driving Permit (IDP).
- You need to be at least 18 years old to be able to drive. Although to rent a car you should be over 21.
- To get into German cities, your vehicle will need to have a special green sticker (Umweltplakette) in order to drive through the city without being fined. Remember this is due to the environmental zones.
- To drive in Germany on Winter (From October to Easter), you’ll need to use the snow tires, since is compulsory by law.
