Car hire in Friedrichshafen
1 office in Friedrichshafen · airport pick-up · Germany
Friedrichshafen looks out over Lake Constance with a clear calling: this is where the Zeppelins were born, and the city still lives among hangars, technical museums and a lakeside promenade with views of the Alps. It's a peaceful base, with international trade fairs and a small, convenient airport where you can collect your car in minutes, without the queues of Germany's big hubs.
The shores of the Bodensee are hard going without your own vehicle: the wine villages, viewpoints and peninsulas link up along back roads the train doesn't reach. With car hire from Friedrichshafen airport you can fit lake, vineyards and mountains into a single day — and cross into Austria or Switzerland if your contract allows.
Search cars in FriedrichshafenWhy hire a car in Friedrichshafen
- Collection at Friedrichshafen airport is quick and spares you relying on regional trains with infrequent services.
- The Bodensee villages (Meersburg, Hagnau, Unteruhldingen) are best visited one after another by car along the lakeshore road.
- You're at a three-border point: Austria and Switzerland are under an hour away — unthinkable by public transport with luggage.
Day trips near Friedrichshafen
- Lindau — A historic island on the lake with a Bavarian harbour, lighthouse and pedestrian old town; reached in around 25 min along the shore.
- Meersburg — A medieval town of terraced vineyards above Lake Constance, with an inhabited castle and wine cellars; barely 30 min along a scenic road.
- Bregenz — An Austrian city at the foot of the Pfänder, famous for its floating opera stage; around 35 min across the border.
- Ravensburg — A city of medieval towers known for its puzzles and its market; an easy 20-minute escape inland.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Friedrichshafen
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cross into Switzerland or Austria with the hire car?
Many Bodensee agencies allow it, but you must declare it when booking or at the desk: cross-border driving conditions vary by company. Also check whether you need a vignette for Swiss or Austrian motorways.
Is a car worth it if I'm only visiting Friedrichshafen?
For the city itself it's not essential: the centre and the Zeppelin Museum are walkable. The car earns its keep from the first day you want to circle the lake or head up to the viewpoints inland.
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