Car Hire at Copenhagen airport (CPH)

Car hire companies are located in a dedicated building, the Car Rental Center, open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm and situated on the west side of the airport, next to car park P1. The centre is connected to the terminals via courtesy buses operating every 10–20 minutes. It is recommended to compare rates and book in advance through the official company websites to get the best deals.

Car Hire Companies

The following companies have desks at the airport’s Car Rental Center:

• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Sixt

Practical Information

Desk Hours: Opening times may vary by company and season. Most companies operate from early morning until late at night. It is advisable to check the specific timetable when making your online booking.

Requirements: To hire a car, you will usually need to meet the following conditions:

• Minimum age: Generally you must be at least 21 years old. For certain categories such as Premium or luxury cars, the minimum age is 25 or 28. Drivers between 18 and 24 can hire but usually pay a young driver surcharge.
• Valid driving licence: A national driving licence is accepted. If it is not in English, Danish, or in the Latin alphabet, an international driving permit is required along with the national licence.
• Credit card in the main driver’s name, required for the deposit and payments.
• Passport or valid identity document, especially for international drivers.
• Insurance: Most companies include basic insurance. It is recommended to check coverage and consider additional insurance for extra protection.
• For cross-border travel within permitted countries, you must inform the company and comply with the specific conditions. Unauthorised trips may result in heavy fines.
• If additional drivers are to be registered, they must be declared to the company and extra charges may apply.
• Children under 135 cm must use approved child restraint systems in accordance with Danish legislation.