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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF)
- To city centre
- 4 km
- Centre access
- Restricted traffic zone
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A 4, A 71, B 7, B 4
- Region
- Thuringia
- Population
- 215,199
- City IATA code
- ERF
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 5
- Rental companies
- 3
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Where to pick up a car in Erfurt
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Further from the centre
Offices 5Andreasvorstadt
Daberstedt
Güterbahnhof / Kalkreiße
Rental companies in Erfurt
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Buchbinder
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Erfurt by car
Erfurt kept a medieval core that came through the wars largely intact, with a bridge of houses over the Gera and a cathedral hill above the market square. Thuringian forest country and a string of small residence seats lie just beyond the ring.
Driving in Erfurt
Erfurt is reached by A 4, A 71, B 7 and B 4. The centre of Erfurt is closed to through traffic. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Driving through the centre is restricted, so most drivers park on the edge.
From the airport without a car
From Erfurt-Weimar airport, tram line 4 runs into the city, stopping in the centre and at the main railway station, Erfurt Hauptbahnhof.
Popular searches in Erfurt
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Day trips from Erfurt
- Weimar21 km
- Gotha22 km
- Eisenach38 km
- Jena40 km
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.
Is there a low-emission zone in Erfurt?
The centre of Erfurt is closed to through traffic rather than filtered by emissions.
Where do I park in the centre of Erfurt?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Erfurt?
In Andreasvorstadt: an independent office. In Daberstedt: Avis. In Güterbahnhof / Kalkreiße: Buchbinder and Enterprise. Elsewhere in the city: an independent office. More rental desks are at Erfurt-Weimar Airport.