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Automatic car rental at Düsseldorf Airport

Need an automatic in Germany? How to make sure you get one at Düsseldorf Airport, which classes are automatic by default and what it costs.

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The short answer

Manual gearboxes are still common in Germany’s economy and compact classes, so an automatic is not guaranteed unless you book one. Filter the search results for “Automatic”: the transmission is then part of your booking. From intermediate class upwards, and for all electric cars, automatics are the norm.

Who it suits

  • Drivers from the US, Asia and the Middle East
  • Stop-start traffic on the A3, A40 and A46
  • Hilly cities such as Wuppertal

Which cars are automatic?

Typical automatics at DUS include the VW Golf with DSG, Skoda Octavia, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class and all electric models such as the Tesla Model 3 or VW ID.3. Economy cars like the Ford Fiesta or VW Polo are often manual.

Does an automatic cost more?

Usually a little, because automatics start in higher car groups. The difference is smallest when you book early and largest in the summer holidays, when automatics sell out first.

Our tips

Book automatic explicitly – an upgrade at the desk is not guaranteed.

An electric car is always automatic and often similarly priced in winter.

Live prices at DUS

Typical cars and “from” prices

  • EconomyBest value
    Ford Fiesta

    Ford Fiesta or similar

    • Manual
    • 5 seats
    • A/C
    • 2 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered byEuropcarSixtHertz

    from€15/day

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  • Compact
    VW Golf

    VW Golf or similar

    • Manual
    • 5 seats
    • A/C
    • 3 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered bySixtAvisEnterprise

    from€21/day

    View deal
    Automatic car rental
  • Compact SUVFamily pick
    Citroën C3 Aircross

    Citroën C3 Aircross or similar

    • Manual
    • 5 seats
    • A/C
    • 3 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered byHertzEuropcarSixt

    from€32/day

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    SUV rental
  • IntermediateAutobahn cruiser
    Skoda Octavia

    Skoda Octavia or similar

    • Automatic
    • 5 seats
    • A/C
    • 4 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered bySixtEuropcarAvis

    from€38/day

    View deal
  • ElectricZero emission
    Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3 or similar

    • Automatic
    • 5 seats
    • A/C
    • 2 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered byHertzSixt

    from€45/day

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    Electric car rental
  • Premium
    BMW 3 Series

    BMW 3 Series or similar

    • Automatic
    • 5 seats
    • A/C
    • 3 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered bySixtAvisHertz

    from€40/day

    View deal
    Luxury & premium car rental
  • 9-seat vanGroups
    Mercedes-Benz Vito

    Mercedes-Benz Vito or similar

    • Manual
    • 9 seats
    • A/C
    • 5 bags
    • Green sticker (Umweltplakette)
    • Free cancellation on most offers
    Offered byEuropcarSixtBuchbinder

    from€50/day

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    7 & 9-seater van rental

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    Lower daily rates beyond 28 days, and drop-off in another city or country.

“From” prices are indicative low-season daily rates for a 7-day rental seen on our booking engine. Your real price depends on dates, driver age and supplier, and is shown in full before you pay.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

8 answers

Yes, if the offer is listed as automatic. “Or similar” refers to the model, not the transmission.

Usually yes. Manual gearboxes are still standard in the small car groups, so an automatic often costs a few euros more per day. From the intermediate class upwards most cars are automatic anyway.

In the search results, set the transmission filter to “Automatic”. Only offers that state an automatic gearbox are then shown.

Yes. Electric cars have no gearbox to shift, so they drive like an automatic. They are a good choice if you only want an automatic and plan shorter trips.

Yes, especially in summer and during big trade fairs. Small automatic cars are the first to sell out at DUS, and prices rise closer to the date.

Only if one is free, and usually at the desk’s daily rate, which is higher than online. Booking an automatic in advance is safer and cheaper.

For many visitors, yes: stop-and-go on the Rhine bridges, tunnels and city streets is more relaxed without a clutch, and hill starts are no issue.

Premium, luxury, electric and most SUV and estate offers are automatic. In economy and compact classes check the transmission line in each offer.

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