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Good to know
- IATA code
- DUS
- ICAO code
- EDDL
- Terminals
- 3 (A, B, C)
- To city centre
- 7 km
- Main road
- A44
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 5
- Rental companies
- 3
- Off-airport offices
- 4
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Rental desks at Düsseldorf Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Main Terminal
Offices 1Outside the airport
Offices 4
At Düsseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf Airport sits north of downtown Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf Airport has 3 terminals: A, B and C. Düsseldorf is 7 km away, by the A44; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
SkyTrain, a driverless suspended monorail, runs between the terminals, the airport car parks and the long-distance railway station. Of the parking garages, P4 and P5 are reached by SkyTrain, while the remaining car parks and the hotels stand right beside the terminals.
Driving to the airport
Düsseldorf Airport has a dedicated stretch of motorway belonging to the A44, with the exit signed Düsseldorf-Flughafen. Through the A44 the airport is also tied into the A52, A57 and A3.
Public transport into town
Several local bus lines also connect the airport with Düsseldorf city center and the surrounding area. Düsseldorf Airport station, the larger of the two rail stops, is served by every category of train up to ICE high-speed services.
Other airports near Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf has 2 more airports: Mönchengladbach airfield (MGL) and Niederrhein Airport (NRN). Mönchengladbach airfield takes no scheduled flights.
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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 Düsseldorf from the airport?
7 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 Düsseldorf Airport?
At the airport: Sixt. Desks are in Main Terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.