Car hire in Nuremberg
1 office in Nuremberg · airport pick-up · Germany
Nuremberg packs centuries of German history into a walled old town you can explore in a day: the Imperial Castle, Dürer's house, the country's most famous Christmas market and the memorial sites of the twentieth century. But the city is also the gateway to Franconia, a region of vineyards, craft beer and medieval towns that the train barely brushes.
Collecting a hire car at Nuremberg Airport is the most direct way to begin: the terminal is about fifteen minutes from the centre, with quick access to the A3 and A9. From there, Bamberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Franconian Switzerland are all less than an hour's drive away.
Search cars in NurembergWhy hire a car in Nuremberg
- The Nuremberg Airport office lets you land and head straight out into Franconia without battling city traffic or hauling luggage on public transport.
- Franconian Switzerland, with its valleys, caves and village breweries, has almost no rail connections at all: this is car country.
- Nuremberg is an ideal midpoint between Munich, Prague and Frankfurt, perfect for multi-day routes across southern Germany.
Day trips near Nuremberg
- Bamberg — A UNESCO World Heritage old town, a town hall perched over the river and traditional smoked beer, around 45 min via the A73.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber — The most photographed walled town on the Romantic Road, with walkable ramparts and medieval alleyways, around 1 h via the A6.
- Franconian Switzerland — Limestone valleys between Pottenstein and Gößweinstein: castles, caves and family-run breweries, starting around 40 min to the north.
- Regensburg — A medieval stone bridge over the Danube and a UNESCO World Heritage old town, around 1 h 10 min via the A3.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Núremberg
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to hire at the airport or in central Nuremberg?
If you arrive by plane, the airport: you avoid transfers with luggage and drive straight onto the motorway. The city centre only makes sense if you are spending several days in town first without using the car.
Are there tolls on the motorways from Nuremberg?
No, German motorways are free for private cars. Bear in mind the stretches with no speed limit: keep right and use the left lane only for overtaking, as speed differences can be considerable.
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