Car hire in Strasbourg
1 office in Strasbourg · airport pick-up · France
Strasbourg blends French and German like nowhere else: canals, half-timbered houses in the Petite France quarter and a Gothic cathedral visible across half of Alsace. Home to the European Parliament, its compact historic centre is easily walked — but the best of the region begins precisely where the tram ends.
There is one clear reason to hire a car in Strasbourg: the Alsace Wine Route. More than a hundred wine villages strung out among the vineyards, impossible to link by public transport in a single day. With pick-up at Strasbourg airport, you're heading south within minutes.
Search cars in StrasbourgWhy hire a car in Strasbourg
- The Alsace Wine Route links dozens of villages that can only be combined freely by car.
- Pick-up at Strasbourg-Entzheim airport, around 15 minutes from the centre and already facing the wine country.
- Germany lies just across the Rhine: crossing to the Black Forest or cities such as Freiburg takes about half an hour.
Day trips near Strasbourg
- Colmar — The capital of Alsace's wine country, with the Petite Venise quarter and a picture-postcard old town. About 50 minutes by motorway.
- Riquewihr and Eguisheim — Two of France's prettiest villages, medieval walls and family wineries where you can sample Riesling. About 55 minutes away.
- Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg — A restored fortress on a rocky spur with views over the Rhine plain and, on clear days, the Alps. About 50 minutes away.
- Freiburg and the Black Forest — Crossing the Rhine into Germany: a lively university city and the gateway to the forests and lakes of the Black Forest. About 1 hour away.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Estrasburgo
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the hire car into Germany?
In most cases yes, as contracts usually allow driving in neighbouring EU countries, but it's worth confirming when you book and stating that you'll be crossing the border. It's a routine trip from Strasbourg and there are no fixed checkpoints.
When is the best time to drive the Wine Route?
From May to October the vineyards are at their finest, with the harvest between September and October as the highlight. In December the villages fill with Christmas markets — magical, but book your car early because demand soars.
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