Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Driving Directions and Car Hire / Rental
(Dortmund, Germany)
Dortmund Airport (DTM) is situated at the eastern edge of the city, in the Ruhr area. The airport is easy to get to by utilising the motorway and the main road network. Dortmund Airport is conveniently located near the A40 (B1 / Ruhrschnellweg) and the A44 motorways.
The airport is a mere 9 km / 6 miles from Dortmund city centre and can be reached in around 10 minutes. There are many towns located near Dortmund that rely on Dortmund Airport, such as Essen, Kamen and Hamm. Particularly close to the airport, Unna lies to the east, while Holzwickede can be found to the south.
Speed limits in Dortmund, Germany
Urban areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Open roads: 100 kph / 63 mph
Motorways / highways: 130 kph / 80 mph
Dortmund Airport (DTM) Airport Car Rental / Car Hire
There are five car hire agencies located on the ground floor at Dortmund Airport. Travellers can book hire cars directly from the airport, but it is advisable to book in advance to save time and money.
When hiring a car at Dortmund Airport, you will need to present either a European driving licence or an International Driving Permit (IDP) - which remains valid for 12 months. The overall quality of Germany roads is good and means that driving around the country is relatively straightforward. However, traffic within urban areas can become congested and central car parks in Dortmund are often pricey.
The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Dortmund Airport:
- Avis
- Enterprise Rent-a-car
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
Dortmund Airport (DTM) Car Rental
Dortmund Airport (DTM): Virtual Google Maps
