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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- B 31, B 30
- Region
- Baden-Wurttemberg
- Population
- 63,441
- City IATA code
- FDH
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 3
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Friedrichshafen
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Train stations
Offices 2Friedrichshafen Hafen
Friedrichshafen Stadt
City centre
Offices 1
Rental companies in Friedrichshafen
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Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Friedrichshafen by car
Friedrichshafen faces the Swiss shore across Lake Constance, and the water, not the land, is what the whole place is arranged around. Orchards and hop fields fill the gently rising ground behind, and the Alps show themselves on clear days.
Driving in Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen is reached by B 31 and B 30. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Arriving by road
Getting in and out of Friedrichshafen often means traffic jams in the summer peak and during big trade fairs such as Eurobike or Interboot, worst of all on the B31 between Lindau, Immenstaad, Hagnau, Meersburg and Überlingen. From Switzerland, a car ferry crosses Lake Constance from Romanshorn.
From the airport without a car
Friedrichshafen Airport has its own railway stop, Friedrichshafen Flughafen, from which commuter trains run into Friedrichshafen in one direction and to Ravensburg in the other.
Popular searches in Friedrichshafen
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Day trips from Friedrichshafen
- Ravensburg17 km
- Lindau20 km
- Konstanz23 km
- Bregenz28 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.
Where do I park in the centre of Friedrichshafen?
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 Friedrichshafen?
At Friedrichshafen Hafen: an independent office. At Friedrichshafen Stadt: Europcar. In the city centre: an independent office. More rental desks are at Friedrichshafen Airport.