Trade fairs
Car rental for Messe Düsseldorf
The fairground is minutes from DUS. Here is how to drive, park and book smartly during trade-fair weeks.
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The short answer
Messe Düsseldorf is only about 3 km from the airport. Drivers take the A44 to junction 29 “Messe/Arena” and park in the large P1 and P2 car parks, from where free shuttle buses run to the entrances. For most fairs your admission ticket also covers local public transport on the day of your visit. During big fairs, book your rental car weeks in advance – demand and prices rise sharply.
- Motorway exit
- A44, junction 29 „Messe/Arena“
- Sat-nav (visitors)
- Am Staad (Stockumer Höfe), 40474 Düsseldorf
- Parking
- P1 and P2 with free shuttle buses
- From DUS
- About 3 km
Driving and parking at the fair
The A44 runs right past the fairground. Take junction 29 “Messe/Arena” and follow the Messe guidance system to the large P1 and P2 car parks; free shuttle buses take you to the entrances. The fairground and the signposted routes are outside the low-emission zone. For public fairs such as Caravan Salon, weekend access by car may require a pre-booked parking ticket – check the individual fair’s website.
Public transport tickets
For most fairs, your admission ticket includes free travel on VRR public transport (2nd class, fare zone D) on the day of your visit – but not for all, for example K. Check the details on your ticket. A rental car is most useful when you combine the fair with client meetings in Ratingen, Neuss, the Ruhr or Cologne.
Big fairs that affect rental prices
| Fair | Typical timing / topic |
|---|---|
| boot | January – boats and water sports |
| ProWein | March – wine and spirits |
| Caravan Salon | Late August/September – caravans and motorhomes |
| MEDICA | November – medical technology |
| K | Every three years, October – plastics and rubber |
| drupa | Every four years – printing technology |
Dates change every year – always check the official Messe Düsseldorf calendar.
Booking tips for fair weeks
- Book as early as possible and pick a rate with free cancellation.
- Consider picking up in districts such as Lichtenbroich or Rath – often cheaper.
- For teams, rent one 9-seater instead of several cars.
- Allow plenty of time for an evening return at the airport – the B8 jams when the fair closes.
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