Car hire in Leipzig
7 offices in Leipzig · Germany
Leipzig is Germany's city of the moment, yet it has never lost its soul: this is where Bach directed the St Thomas choir, where the peaceful revolution of 1989 began, and where former cotton mills now house galleries and artists' studios. The compact centre, threaded with historic shopping arcades, can be explored on foot in a day.
With four rental offices spread between the central station, the city centre and the west of the city, picking up a car in Leipzig is straightforward however you arrive. And it pays off: the Neuseenland lakes, Dresden and Saxon Switzerland form a fan of day trips that the train only partially covers.
Search cars in LeipzigWhy hire a car in Leipzig
- There are offices at the Hauptbahnhof, the Zentrum and Leipzig West: you can collect your car right by the train or close to your neighbourhood.
- The Neuseenland, a lake district born from former open-cast mines, surrounds the city and is best explored on four wheels.
- Saxony is dotted with castles, Elbe vineyards and scattered nature parks that demand slow, awkward connections by public transport.
Day trips near Leipzig
- Dresden — The Zwinger, the Frauenkirche and one of Europe's most important art galleries on the banks of the Elbe; around 1 h 15 min away.
- Neuseenland lakes — Beaches, cycle routes and water sports on lakes reclaimed from former mining pits, such as Cospudener See; just 25 min away.
- Halle (Saale) — Handel's home city, with a castle, Gothic towers and a lively central market; a short 40-minute escape.
- Colditz — The castle famous for Allied prisoner-of-war escapes in the Second World War, overlooking the Mulde valley; around 50 min away.
Where to pick up your car
- Leipzig – Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Leipzig – Leipzig West
- Leipzig – Leipzig Zentrum
- Leipzig - Bitterfeld
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an emissions sticker to drive in Leipzig?
Central Leipzig is among the German cities with a low-emission zone, which requires a green sticker on the windscreen. Hire cars supplied in Germany normally come with it included; confirm at the desk.
Which office suits me best: station or city centre?
If you arrive by train, the Hauptbahnhof office saves you a transfer; if you are already settled in, the Zentrum or Leipzig West branches may be closer. Compare opening hours, as not all keep the same Sunday schedule.
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