Car & Van Hire - Freiburg

Freiburg

Location Details

St. Georgener Str. 10
Freiburg Im Breisgau, BW, DE, 79111

Pick-Up Service Available
After-Hours Returns Available

Hiring a car at Freiburg

Freiburg in Germany's Baden-Württemberg state is an important university city that has many places of interest for tourists to visit and enjoy. These include Arboretum Freiburg-Günterstal, Freiburg Botanic Gardens and the acclaimed Colombischlössle Archeological Museum, with its fantastic collection of local prehistoric artefacts and fossils. All places of interest are easily accessed by car, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car's branch in Freiburg, located at St. Georgener Str. 10, is ideally placed to provide you with a modern and stylish car or van to begin your explorations of this fascinating city. As a university city with a high student population, it's no surprise that there's a thriving, vibrant music scene in Freiburg, and great venues include the JazzHaus, a popular venue featuring not only jazz but also blues, soul, pop and rock. The Café Atlantik in Schwabentorring 7 is another popular music venue, with a penchant for hardcore punk as well as other genres. Overall, Freieburg is a very diverse city with a multitude of interesting places to see, and no matter what your tastes are, the city of Freiburg can oblige.

Cheap car and van hire in Freiburg

If you are looking for cheap car and van hire in Freiburg then you are in the right place. Have a browse through what our branch pages have to offer. From economy cars to premium cars and from vans to mini busses we can provide exactly what you are looking for. Whether you are looking for short term or long term rental Enterprise can provide it.


Freiburg has many sights to visit and things to explore which why having a car is the best way to make sure you see all the best bits Freiburg has to offer. Start your journey with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Van hire in Freiburg

Looking for a van in Freiburg? At Enterprise we have a range of different van sizes and shapes that will suit your needs. Whether you need it for moving house and it needs to fit all your furniture or a smaller passenger van to transport goods that are too big for a car, we can provide what you are looking for.


Our vans are available from different branches across the country. Van Hire with Enterprise will give you the best service for a great price. Book online today for cheap van hire in Freiburg.

A wide range of vehicles to hire

Enterprise offers a wide range of cars and vans. From compact cars to spacious SUVs to vans, we can suit your individual needs. Have a browse through all the different types of vehicles we offer and choose the one that suits your needs the most. Book today and receive the best customer service for a great price.

Why hire with Enterprise?

Enterprise offers car and van hire worldwide and with numerous branch locations it has never been this convenient. Whether it's for holiday, a business trip or to move goods, Enterprise can accommodate your needs. Offering short and long term hire, look no further. Receive the best customer service for a great price and book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car today.

Rental Policies

There is an additional charge of 10.00 EUR per day and no maximum fee per each additional authorised driver.

All drivers must be at least 21 years old. Drivers under the age of 25 may only rent cars and SUVs of the categories Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate and Standard as well as Cargo Vans and will be subject to an underage driver fee of 20.00 EUR per day. At airport and rail locations the fee is 25.00 EUR per day. Drivers aged over 25 may rent all vehicles with the exception of Luxury Electric Vehicles where the minimum age is 30.

Vehicles can be driven in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain. Vehicles can also be driven in Croatia, Southern Italy, the Vatican, San Marino, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary with exception of vehicles of the brands Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Land Rover, Jaguar. Luxury Elite Electric Vehicles cannot be rented for cross border travels. In all cases, customers must inform the rental branch of their intention to leave the country with the vehicle and require authorisation. The following additional charges will apply for all cross border travels. Airport & Rail locations 6.24EUR per day. All other locations 5.00EUR per day. Maximum charge is 10days. Prices include taxes and fees.

Damage Waiver (DW) reduces the liability in the event of damage or theft of the vehicle, when no responsible third party is identified. If DW is not included in the reservation, the renter has full liability for the vehicle. DW is available for purchase and reduces the applicable excess on all vehicles.

If purchased or included in the reservation, all Car and SUV categories of the sizes Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard and Small Passenger Vans have a 1050.00 EUR excess, for Fullsize and Premium vehicles, Large Passenger Vans, Large SUVs and Luxury Elite Electric vehicles the excess is 1250.00 EUR. For Small Cargo Vans the excess is 1150.00 EUR and for all other Cargo Vans an excess of 1500.00 EUR applies. Excess will be charged for each separate incident of damage.

Before purchasing DW it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If DW is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. DW is not insurance.

Renters wishing to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to the rental vehicle may contact our damage recovery department. Please email schaden@em.com or call 00 49 (0) 32 21 2248840.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it is collected from will be subject to a one way fee. The one way fee varies based on car category, location and pick up date. The exact amount of the one way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.

Excess Protection (EP) is an optional coverage which reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess amount to zero for all vehicles.
If EP is not included in the reservation, it is available for purchase.

Before purchasing EP, it is advisable to determine if the renter's personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If EP is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges up to the Damage Waiver excess amount and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. Excess Protection (EP) is not insurance.

If the renter does not choose to purchase an optional fuel product at the start of the rental period and does not return the vehicle with the same level of fuel as at the start of the rental period (as indicated on the Rental Agreement) the renter will be required to pay a refuelling service fee calculated as the difference between the fuel level recorded on the Rental Agreement and that recorded upon the return of the vehicle multiplied by the fuel price displayed at the branch. Unused or excess fuel will not be refunded.

Where the vehicle is an electric vehicle and is returned with less charge than was provided at the start of the Rental Period (such level as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary), a re-charging fee calculated as the kWhs needed to charge the vehicle to make up the difference between the charge level recorded on the Rental Agreement Summary and that recorded upon the return of the Vehicle multiplied by the kWh price displayed on the Rental Agreement Summary plus, an additional charge as indicated on the Rental Agreement Summary. No unused or excess charge will be refunded. 

Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) is offered for an additional daily charge. PEC provides the renter and renter's passengers with insurance cover for personal effects while they travel.
In summary, the product provides cover for theft, damage or loss of baggage, electronic and mobile devices. In addition, delayed personal baggage and loss of travel documents are also covered. This is a summary only. The purchase of PEC is optional and not required to rent a car.
The coverage provided by PEC may duplicate your existing coverage and you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate.
The PEC insurance coverage cannot exceed 50 days and / or a total amount of 200 EUR charged regardless of the duration of the rental period and is conditional on your compliance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement and PEC policy.

This product will be available from January 1st, 2023.

View the Insurance Product Information Document

View the Policy Terms and Conditions

All major debit and credit cards (issued by either Maestro, VPAY, Visa Electron, Visa, Mastercard or American Express) are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter’s name.

Cash, cheques, prepaid cards, Diners Club and Discover Card are not accepted.

A security deposit of 250 EUR plus the estimated cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental. If payment is made by credit card, only the estimated cost of rental will be charged and a security deposit will be blocked on the credit card. The car categories Fullsize, Premiums, Large People Carrier, Large SUVs and Luxury Elite Electric must be paid via credit card.

Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP) includes a 24-hour emergency service including provision of a replacement vehicle in case of lost vehicle key, shipping of the key, on-site assistance in case of tire breakdowns, towing service, forced unlocking of the vehicle if the keys are locked inside, jump-start assistance, and refuelling service up to 5 liters. Roadside assistance is available in almost all European countries. The current list of countries is available at the rental branch at the time of rental. RAP is a flat-rate fee that covers all roadside assistance services. Roadside assistance is also available without payment of this flat-rate fee. It will then be billed according to actual costs incurred for each assistance service rendered. Roadside Assistance Protection is an optional product. Before purchasing RAP it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate. If RAP is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. RAP is not insurance.

All drivers must present a fully valid and unexpired driving licence (digital licences are not accepted). If the driving licence is written in a language and characters different from those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.

All renters must provide a valid identity card or passport. Non-EU licences are valid for up to 6 months based on the date of the stamp in the renter's passport. After six months, an EU-issued driving licence is legally required.

Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed, which may include an identity check with an external organisation.

Freiburg Car Hire FAQs

For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.