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Good to know
- IATA code
- STR
- ICAO code
- EDDS
- Terminals
- 4 (T1, T2, T3, T4)
- To city centre
- 10 km
- Main road
- B27
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 11
- Rental companies
- 7
- Off-airport offices
- 5
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Rental desks at Stuttgart Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Rental companies at Stuttgart Airport
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Avis
- Offices
- 1
Buchbinder
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
At Stuttgart Airport
Stuttgart Airport sits south of Stuttgart, on the boundary between Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Filderstadt and Stuttgart itself. Stuttgart Airport has 4 terminals: T1, T2, T3 and T4. Stuttgart is 10 km away, by the B27; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The A8 autobahn passes just north of the airport and links it with Karlsruhe as well as Ulm, Augsburg and Munich. The B27 carries traffic into downtown Stuttgart and, heading south, on to Tübingen and Reutlingen.
Public transport into town
The S-Bahn station Flughafen lies two levels beneath departures, and its ticket machines sit on the floor between the terminal and the platform, marked with a green sign bearing a white S. Tickets must be stamped at orange boxes before boarding and are valid across every mode of public transport in the zones paid for.
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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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and 1 other company. Desks are in Terminal 2. Outside the airport, nearby: Buchbinder and 4 independent offices.