Car Rental in Amberg

Rent a car in Amberg center in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, with 4 rental companies and excellent accessibility. Amberg is a well-preserved medieval city surrounded by its historic city walls and is located approximately 60 km east of Nuremberg. With a rental car you can easily explore the Oberpfälzer Wald and surrounding cultural cities.

Amberg's unique 'spectacles bridge' Stadtbrille is reflected in the Vils river and is the city's most photographed landmark. The town is located on motorway A6, making it easy to reach Nuremberg (60 km, 45 min) or east towards Waidhaus on the Czech border (80 km). Visit Ensdorf Monastery, located 10 km south of Amberg, for a peaceful day trip.

Drive north to Sulzbach-Rosenberg (15 km) and further into Naturpark Hirschwald. Nuremberg with its major airport is reached in 45 minutes if you need to return the car there. How long does it take to drive from Amberg to Regensburg?

Regensburg is approximately 55 km southwest of Amberg and is reached in about 40 minutes via the A3. Are there rental car offices in Amberg center that are open on weekends? Several of the 4 rental companies are open on Saturdays, but Sunday opening is more limited – check opening hours when booking.

Can I take the rental car from Amberg to the Czech Republic? It is possible with most rental companies, but you need to inform them in advance about border crossing and check if additional insurance is required.

We compare prices from all major providers at Amberg Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.