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Good to know
- IATA code
- HAM
- ICAO code
- EDDH
- Terminals
- 2 (T1, T2)
- To city centre
- 9 km
- Main road
- B433
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 17
- Rental companies
- 10
- Off-airport offices
- 4
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Rental desks at Hamburg Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Terminal 1
Offices 1Outside the airport
Offices 4
At Hamburg Airport
Hamburg Airport sits north of the city centre, in the Fuhlsbüttel quarter. It is also known as Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport. Hamburg Airport has 2 terminals: T1 and T2. Hamburg is 9 km away, by the B433; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
From the A7, drivers take the Schnelsen exit and continue along the B433, which serves as Hamburg’s third ring road, to reach the terminals north of the city centre.
Public transport into town
The S1 runs from the airport through Ohlsdorf and Wandsbek to Hamburg central station, then continues west via Altona and Blankenese to Wedel. Tickets come from the HVV fare association, which covers every mode of public transport in Hamburg, and local HVV buses also link the airport with nearby districts.
Other airports near Hamburg
Hamburg has 2 more airports: Lübeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) and Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW). Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport 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 Hamburg from the airport?
9 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 Hamburg Airport?
At the airport: Sixt, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, 6 other companies and an independent office. Desks are in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Outside the airport, nearby: Avis, Sixt and 2 independent offices.