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Good to know
- IATA code
- DTM
- ICAO code
- EDLW
- To city centre
- 10 km
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Shuttle
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 2
- Rental companies
- 1
- Off-airport offices
- 2
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Rental desks at Dortmund Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 2
Rental companies at Dortmund Airport
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Sixt
- Offices
- 1
At Dortmund Airport
Dortmund Airport sits east of Dortmund, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund is 10 km away; there is also a bus and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Public transport into town
The AirportShuttle bus leaves from in front of the terminal for Holzwickede/Dortmund Flughafen station, where the RE 13 Maas-Wupper-Express heads towards Venlo. Travelcards are not valid on the AirportExpress to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, whereas bus 490 to Aplerbeck accepts VRR tickets and the Deutschlandticket, and another bus runs to the city of Unna.
Popular searches at Dortmund Airport
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Rules of the road in Germany
- Speed limits
- 50 / 100 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- no motorway tolls
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Germany: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Dortmund from the airport?
10 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in Germany?
50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways are free.
Which car rental companies serve Dortmund Airport?
Near the airport: Sixt and an independent office.