Good to know
- IATA code
- ERF
- ICAO code
- EDDE
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 4 km
- Main road
- A71
- Transport to the centre
- Tram
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 3
- Rental companies
- 2
- Off-airport offices
- 2
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Rental desks at Erfurt-Weimar Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Terminal A
Offices 1Outside the airport
Offices 2
At Erfurt-Weimar Airport
Erfurt-Weimar Airport sits west of Erfurt city centre. Erfurt-Weimar Airport has 1 terminal. Rental desks are inside the terminals. Erfurt is 4 km away, by the A71; there is also a tram.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The airport is served by the Erfurt-Bindersleben exit of the A71, a motorway running from Erfurt to Schweinfurt in Bavaria. At Erfurt the A71 crosses the A4.
Public transport into town
The stop for tram line 4 is directly in front of the airport; outbound the line heads to the suburb of Bindersleben, and inbound it crosses the city centre to Erfurt’s main train station.
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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.
Where do I pick up the car at Erfurt-Weimar Airport?
Rental desks are inside the terminals.
How far is Erfurt from the airport?
4 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 Erfurt-Weimar Airport?
At the airport: Hertz. Desks are in Terminal A. Outside the airport, nearby: Sixt and an independent office.







