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What is the cheapest car rental company in Stuttgart?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Stuttgart came from Avis (€10/day), Hertz (€12/day) and Sixt (€12/day). The cheapest of all was Avis, Flughafenstr. 43/MWZ, 70629 Stuttgart, Germany — about 1.5 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Stuttgart?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Stuttgart, costing around €16/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Stuttgart car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Stuttgart?
Mini car hire in Stuttgart typically costs around €16 per day. Prices are lowest in Jan, averaging €12 per day — roughly 25% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Stuttgart.
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Fuel costs for rental cars in Stuttgart
Petrol stations in Stuttgart are plentiful. If you have your own car you can fill it with unleaded petrol, or E10 petrol with low ethanol content. Depending on the type of engine, you can also use LPG or diesel.
The cost of a litre of fuel is practically the same at all petrol stations and is calculated in euros:
LPG | Diesel fuel | E10 | Petrol A95 | Petrol A98 |
0.619 | 1.233 | 1.481 | 1.5 | 1.527 |
Speed Limits
In Stuttgart the rules for driving in the city and suburbs are the same as those in force throughout Germany.
- Motorcycles and cars weighing up to 3.5 tonnes may travel in built-up areas at a speed of 50 km/h and outside built-up areas at 100 km/h. On motorways a recommended speed of 130 km/h applies.
- If the car is equipped with a trailer, it may travel at 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside built-up areas. On the autobahn the maximum permitted speed is 80 km/h.
- When vehicles are equipped with snow chains, the speed must not exceed 50 km/h. Driving in the fast lane at speeds below 60 km/h is strictly prohibited.
Parking a car rented in Stuttgart
You may park a car for 10 minutes or for a longer period in Stuttgart only in designated areas. At some car parks it is enough to pay the required amount to leave the car for 30 minutes or more. In other cases, you will need a parking disc showing the time of arrival. It is placed behind the steering wheel so that it is visible through the windscreen. For breaches of parking regulations the following penalties apply:
- Stopping for 1 to 30 minutes: 10 euros.
- Stopping for up to 60 minutes: 15 euros.
- Stopping from 60 minutes up to 2 hours: 20 euros.
- Parking in an unauthorised location for up to 3 hours inclusive: 25 euros.
If the car is parked in an unauthorised location for more than 3 hours, the driver will have to pay a fine of 30 euros.
Traffic laws
If the driver needs to spend a lot of time talking on the phone, it is worth buying a special headset. Without one, the traffic police can legally fine motorists who talk on the phone while driving 40 euros. A fine of just under 10 euros will be imposed for failing to wear seat belts, for both driver and passengers.
In addition to documents, the driver must have a first aid kit, a vest with reflective elements, a warning triangle and spare bulbs for the headlights. In Stuttgart it is prohibited to drive a car with studded tyres. It is also prohibited to drive with summer tyres in cold winter conditions. If a motorist wants to visit the mountains in winter, the wheels of the car must be fitted with non-slip snow chains. This requirement is indicated by the appropriate road sign.
Fines for traffic violations in Stuttgart
Fines for speeding in Stuttgart are common. If the driver allows themselves to exceed the speed limit by 11–20 km/h, they will have to pay from 20 euros to 30 euros. If the speeding falls within the range of 30–70 km/h over the limit, motorists will have to pay a fine of 120 euros to 600 euros.
The cost of other offences is presented in the table below:
Violation | Price | Features |
Failure to keep a safe distance from other vehicles | From 25 euros to 400 euros | The amount of the penalty depends on the speed of travel |
Parking in an unauthorised location | From 20 euros to 60 euros | |
Penalty for violating overtaking rules | From 70 euros to 150 euros | Depends on whether the offence occurred in the city or outside it |
Driving through a red traffic light | 200 euros | |
Racing on public roads | 400 euros | |
Driving in a tunnel with the dipped headlights switched off | 60 euros | |
Using fog lights instead of dipped headlights | 10 | Charged if the fog lights are on when there is no fog |
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What drivers say about Stuttgart
"We landed in Stuttgart, picked up the car within minutes and were on our way. Friendly staff, clean car, no hidden costs – perfect for our weekend together."
"We booked a car for a long weekend in Stuttgart and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The vehicle was spotless, almost new and perfect for our road trip. Staff were relaxed, helpful and efficient. Only the return signs at the airport could be a bit clearer, but no big issue."
"I rented a car alone in Stuttgart for a business trip and was really impressed. Online booking was quick, and the counter staff were welcoming and explained everything clearly. The car was comfortable, economical and ideal for driving between meetings."