Car Hire Friedrichshafen Airport
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Car Hire Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)
Looking for car hire at Friedrichshafen Airport? Rhino Car Hire helps you compare rental cars from trusted suppliers at Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) so you can begin exploring the Lake Constance region as soon as you land.
Whether you’re visiting Friedrichshafen, travelling around Lake Constance (Bodensee) or heading to nearby Austria and Switzerland, collecting your rental car at the airport is the easiest way to start your journey.
Search your dates, compare prices and book your Friedrichshafen Airport car hire today.
Friedrichshafen Airport Quick Facts
• Airport Name: Friedrichshafen Airport
• IATA Code: FDH
• Distance to Friedrichshafen City Centre: Approximately 4 km
• Main Routes from the Airport: Friedrichshafen, Lake Constance, Lindau, Bregenz, Konstanz
• Driving Side: Right-hand side of the road
Friedrichshafen Airport is the main airport serving the Lake Constance region, close to the borders of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Why Hire a Car at Friedrichshafen Airport?
Hiring a car at Friedrichshafen Airport allows you to start exploring the region immediately after arriving.
Benefits include:
• Convenient pickup near the terminal
• Easy access to major roads around Lake Constance
• Ideal starting point for cross-border travel
• Flexibility to explore lakeside towns and alpine scenery
A rental car gives you the freedom to explore southern Germany and neighbouring countries at your own pace.
Popular Destinations from Friedrichshafen Airport
Friedrichshafen Airport is perfectly located for exploring the Lake Constance region.
Popular destinations include:
• Friedrichshafen – Known for the Zeppelin Museum, lakeside promenades and scenic harbour views.
• Lindau – A beautiful island town on Lake Constance with historic architecture and alpine views.
• Bregenz (Austria) – A lakeside city famous for its floating stage opera performances.
• Konstanz – A historic German city located at the western end of Lake Constance.
• St. Gallen (Switzerland) – A charming Swiss city known for its UNESCO-listed abbey library.
Best Scenic Drives from Friedrichshafen Airport
The Lake Constance region offers some beautiful driving routes.
Popular drives include:
• Lake Constance Scenic Route – A circular route around the lake through Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• Friedrichshafen to Lindau Drive – A scenic lakeside journey along the Bavarian shore.
• Bodensee Alpine Route – A drive from the lake into the nearby Alpine foothills.
• Black Forest Route – Travel north toward one of Germany’s most famous scenic regions.
Hiring a car allows you to enjoy these drives at your own pace.
Driving from Friedrichshafen Airport
Friedrichshafen Airport provides easy access to regional highways connecting Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Typical driving times include:
• Friedrichshafen City Centre – 10 minutes
• Lindau – 30 minutes
• Bregenz (Austria) – 40 minutes
• Konstanz – 1 hour
Road infrastructure in southern Germany is excellent, and motorway access is nearby.
Choosing the Right Rental Car
Economy cars
Ideal for city travel and short journeys.
Compact vehicles
Suitable for narrow streets in historic towns.
SUVs
Popular for mountain travel and winter conditions.
Family vehicles
Perfect for longer road trips around the lake.
What You Need to Hire a Car at Friedrichshafen Airport
To rent a car at Friedrichshafen Airport you will typically need:
• A valid driving licence
• Credit card for the security deposit
• Minimum driver age usually 21+
• Drivers under 25 may incur a surcharge
International visitors may require an International Driving Permit depending on licence type.
Book Your Friedrichshafen Airport Car Hire Today
Rhino Car Hire makes comparing car rental at Friedrichshafen Airport simple. With trusted suppliers and convenient airport pickup, you can explore Friedrichshafen, Lake Constance and the surrounding region with confidence.
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Current Rental Rates in Friedrichshafen Airport
Hyundai i10
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 36.49 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 255.48 EUR from 21/09/2026
Volkswagen Polo
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 37.39 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 261.75 EUR from 21/09/2026
Skoda Kamiq
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 38.48 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 269.39 EUR from 21/09/2026
Skoda Elroq
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 96.37 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 674.64 EUR from 21/09/2026
Polestar 2
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 81.44 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 570.09 EUR from 21/09/2026
Polestar 2
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 70.10 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 490.71 EUR from 21/09/2026
Key Highlights for Car Hire at Friedrichshafen Airport: Making the Most of Your Journey.
- Lake Constance Exploration: Drive along the shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee), stopping at picturesque towns like Meersburg, Lindau, and Bregenz, and enjoy activities like boating, swimming, and sightseeing.
- Cultural and Historical Sites: Visit landmarks such as the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen, the medieval Meersburg Castle, and the Pfahlbaumuseum (Lake Dwellings Museum) in Unteruhldingen.
- Scenic Routes and Natural Beauty: Explore the region's scenic beauty by driving through the lush landscapes of the surrounding areas, including the flower island of Mainau and the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen.
- Outdoor Adventures: Use your rental car to access hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and winter sports in the nearby Alps.
- Cross-Border Excursions: Take advantage of Friedrichshafen's central location to drive into neighboring countries for a day trip or extended exploration of Swiss cities like Zurich, Austrian regions like Vorarlberg, or the small principality of Liechtenstein.
Friedrichshafen Airport - Popular Destinations
- Lindau: Just a 30-minute drive, this island town on Lake Constance is known for its historical buildings and harbor with stunning views.
- St. Gallen, Switzerland: About an hour's drive
- Konstanz: Around a 1-hour drive, a vibrant university city.
- Ravensburg: A 30-minute drive, known as the "city of towers and gates" and famous for its medieval architecture.
- Bregenz, Austria: Approximately 40 minutes away.
Our Most Popular Rated Local Car Rental Suppliers from Friedrichshafen Airport
9.0
No.1: FLIZZR,
based on 381 reviews
25 min (average wait time)
8.9
No.2: SIXT,
based on 2619 reviews
20 min (average wait time)
8.8
No.4: KEDDY BY EUROPCAR,
based on 1249 reviews
17 min (average wait time)
Friedrichshafen Airport car hire information
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€ 255.43
Average price:
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€ 36.49
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day in Friedrichshafen Airport
| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 55 |
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| February | € 55 |
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| March | € 60 |
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| April | € 55 |
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| May | € 61 |
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| June | € 61 |
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| July | € 72 |
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| August | € 69 |
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| September | € 61 |
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| October | € 64 |
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| November | € 61 |
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| December | € 63 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 47 |
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| February | € 48 |
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| March | € 50 |
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| April | € 49 |
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| May | € 53 |
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| June | € 53 |
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| July | € 63 |
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| August | € 60 |
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| September | € 53 |
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| October | € 54 |
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| November | € 52 |
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| December | € 55 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 88 |
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| February | € 91 |
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| March | € 87 |
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| April | € 83 |
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| May | € 86 |
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| June | € 89 |
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| July | € 96 |
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| August | € 99 |
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| September | € 85 |
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| October | € 95 |
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| November | € 87 |
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| December | € 105 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 67 |
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| February | € 68 |
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| March | € 69 |
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| April | € 64 |
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| May | € 70 |
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| June | € 71 |
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| July | € 83 |
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| August | € 83 |
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| September | € 70 |
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| October | € 73 |
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| November | € 72 |
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| December | € 75 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 80 |
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| February | € 83 |
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| March | € 87 |
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| April | € 90 |
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| May | € 85 |
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| June | € 102 |
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| July | € 113 |
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| August | € 103 |
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| September | € 93 |
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| October | € 98 |
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| November | € 93 |
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| December | € 93 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 46 |
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| February | € 47 |
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| March | € 49 |
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| April | € 47 |
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| May | € 52 |
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| June | € 51 |
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| July | € 67 |
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| August | € 58 |
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| September | € 50 |
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| October | € 51 |
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| November | € 49 |
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| December | € 53 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 104 |
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| February | € 110 |
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| March | € 91 |
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| April | € 104 |
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| May | € 100 |
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| June | € 104 |
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| July | € 116 |
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| August | € 128 |
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| September | € 93 |
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| October | € 94 |
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| November | € 89 |
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| December | € 112 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 56 |
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| February | € 60 |
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| March | € 60 |
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| April | € 62 |
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| May | € 61 |
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| June | € 68 |
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| July | € 77 |
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| August | € 74 |
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| September | € 62 |
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| October | € 66 |
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| November | € 62 |
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| December | € 63 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
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