Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Long-term car rental from Düsseldorf Airport

Long-term car rental in Düsseldorf for 3–12 months: how it compares with leasing and subscriptions, what is included and what to watch for.

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The short answer

For stays of several months, long-term rental gives you a maintained, insured car without a leasing contract. It costs more per month than leasing but has no down payment, no long commitment and includes servicing, tyres and road tax.

Who it suits

  • Expats in their first months in NRW
  • Seasonal and project workers
  • Companies bridging fleet gaps

Rental, subscription or leasing?

Rental is the most flexible: book by the day or month and return any time. Car subscriptions bundle everything for a fixed monthly fee with minimum terms of a few months. Leasing is cheapest per month but ties you in for years and usually requires German residency and credit checks.

Our tips

Foreign licence holders may need to convert to a German licence after six months of residence.

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

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    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

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  • 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

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    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

  • Other ways to rent

    Renting for longer or one way?

    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

Not for rental. You book with your licence, passport and a credit card, as for a short rental.

Generally anything from about one month up to several months. Rates become cheaper per day as the rental gets longer.

For stays of a few months, often yes: no long contract, insurance and maintenance included and no down payment. Leasing pays off for a year or more.

Yes for visitors. If you take up residence in Germany, a non-EU licence is generally only valid for six months, after which you need a German licence.

Many suppliers allow a swap at a branch, for example for servicing or a different size. Ask the supplier – it may change the rate.

Usually by credit card, either in full or in instalments depending on the offer. The deposit stays blocked during the rental.

Yes. Fines are sent to the supplier, who passes your details to the authority and usually charges an admin fee.

The airport has the widest choice and longest hours. City branches can be slightly cheaper if you can collect during office hours.

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