Mainz City Car Hire

Mainz south, with coordinates near Hechtsheim and Lerchenberg, offers car rentals with 2 rental companies in a quieter location outside the city center. From here it's just 5 km to motorway A63 heading south toward Kaiserslautern and the interior of Rhineland-Palatinate. Perfect if you want to explore the region south of Mainz.

The southern districts of Mainz are more residential and offer easier parking than the center. Lerchenberg is known as home to ZDF's TV studio and is located approximately 4 km from Mainz old town. The Nierstein-Oppenheim wine region along the Rhine is reached in approximately 20 km to the south via B9.

Choose Mainz south if you want to avoid city center traffic and quickly access A63. The Rheinhessen wine route heading south is a must for wine lovers. Gas stations are easily accessible along B9.

How far is it from Mainz south to Worms? Worms is approximately 45 km to the south and can be reached in 35–40 minutes via B9 along the Rhine. Is parking easier in Mainz south than in the center?

Yes, the southern districts generally have more accessible and cheaper parking than Mainz city center. What attractions are near Mainz south? The ZDF studios in Lerchenberg, the Rheinhessen vineyards, and Naturschutzgebiet Mainzer Sand (a unique steppe landscape) are all within 10 km.

We compare prices from all major providers at Mainz South 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.