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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
- To city centre
- 15 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A 33, B 1, B 64
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 142,161
- City IATA code
- PAD
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 12
- Rental companies
- 3
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Where to pick up a car in Paderborn
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Paderborn Hauptbahnhof
Offices 1
Rental companies in Paderborn
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Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
Paderborn by car
Paderborn takes its name from springs that surface beside the cathedral and become a river within a short stroll. Beech-covered ridges of the Egge and the Teutoburg forest edge it, and the Ruhr conurbation starts to thin out here.
Driving in Paderborn
Paderborn is reached by A 33, B 1 and B 64. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
From the airport without a car
An express bus links Paderborn/Lippstadt airport, south-west of the city, with the Paderborn bus terminal.
Popular searches in Paderborn
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Day trips from Paderborn
- Detmold26 km
- Bielefeld38 km
- Höxter43 km
- Soest48 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 Paderborn?
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 Paderborn?
At Paderborn Hauptbahnhof: Enterprise. Elsewhere in the city: Europcar, Sixt and 9 independent offices. More rental desks are at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport.