Car hire in Paderborn
9 offices in Paderborn · airport pick-up · Germany
Paderborn is one of Germany's oldest cities: Charlemagne met Pope Leo III here, and its massive-towered cathedral still dominates a centre where, quite literally, more than two hundred springs of the River Pader — the country's shortest — bubble up. It is a calm, walkable university town best savoured over an unhurried day.
The hire car comes into play for everything else. Our partner office in Paderborn puts you behind the wheel in the heart of eastern Westphalia, a land of forests, legendary rock formations and half-timbered villages where regional trains demand endless changes. With a car, the Teutoburg Forest and the Sauerland are a stone's throw away.
Search cars in PaderbornWhy hire a car in Paderborn
- The area's great attractions, such as the Externsteine and the Hermann Monument, sit deep in the countryside with no railway station nearby.
- The in-town office saves you a trip to an airport to collect the vehicle if you arrive by train or are spending a few days in Paderborn.
- From here you can cover three distinct regions on day trips: the Teutoburg Forest to the north, the Sauerland to the south and the Weser valley to the east.
Day trips near Paderborn
- Externsteine — Rock spires up to forty metres tall in the Teutoburg Forest, with trails and viewpoints, around 35 min to the north.
- Detmold and the Hermannsdenkmal — The residential town of the Princes of Lippe and a colossal monument to Arminius overlooking the forest, around 40 min away.
- Kassel — The UNESCO World Heritage Wilhelmshöhe park, with its water features and the Hercules statue, around 1 h via the A44.
- Corvey — A former Carolingian abbey on the Weser, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a peaceful riverside setting, around 50 min to the east.
Where to pick up your car
- Paderborn
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking easy in central Paderborn?
Yes, it is a medium-sized city with several well-signposted underground car parks by the old town and moderate rates. For day-to-day touring, many places to stay in the area also offer free private parking.
How many days with a car do I need to see the region?
Two or three days cover the essentials: one for the Teutoburg Forest with the Externsteine and Detmold, another for the Weser valley and Corvey, and an optional third towards Kassel or the Sauerland.
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