Offenburg Center Car Hire

Offenburg city center offers nine car rental companies in one of southern Baden's most important towns, located in the Rhine Valley between the Black Forest and Alsace. By car from Offenburg, you can reach Freiburg im Breisgau in 45 minutes heading south via the A5, and Strasbourg in France in just 35 minutes heading west via the A5 and the motorway bridge across the Rhine. Perfect for cross-border excursions.

Offenburg is the regional center for Ortenaukreis and is surrounded by Black Forest wine regions with villages such as Durbach and Ortenberg within 10 km. The Kinzig Valley to the east offers dramatic Black Forest landscapes with Offenburg as your starting point via the B33. Rent a car in Offenburg for a tour of the Black Forest via the B33 up to Triberg with its famous waterfalls, 60 km to the east.

Bring your passport if you plan to drive to Strasbourg – border controls are minimal but a passport may be required. Book early during Offenburg's wine market season in September-October when demand increases significantly. How far is it from Offenburg to Black Forest-Baar airport?

Black Forest-Baar (Villingen-Schwenningen) is approximately 80 km to the south and takes just over 1 hour. The nearest major airport is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse at 120 km, approximately 1.5 hours. Can I drive a rental car from Offenburg to France?

Yes, most rental companies allow driving in EU countries including France, but confirm this when booking and check if extra insurance is required. What are the best day trips by rental car from Offenburg? Triberg and its waterfalls (60 km), Strasbourg in France (35 km), Freiburg im Breisgau (70 km), and the wine village of Durbach (10 km) are all excellent options.

We compare prices from all major providers at Offenburg 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.