Car hire Dresden Klotzsche Airport

Dresden International Airport is located in Klotzsche, some nine kilometres from the city centre of Dresden. A large airport, it handles almost two million visitors per year. Most flights are to destinations within Germany though the airport also serves some international destinations in Europe and North Africa.

Dresden Airport facilities

You'll find many facilities in this modern airport including a number of shops, restaurants and bars. Other facilities are a bank, a post office, a baby/parent room, a business centre, ATMs, a VIP lounge, a duty-free shop and travel agents. Car rental in Dresden Airport is available for people wishing to explore the local area.

Dresden Airport excursions

The Baroque city of Dresden is well known for its architecture, and being a city of culture, it is also home to various museums and some 13,000 listed monuments. Just outside the city is the Dresdner Heide, a forest spanning some 50km2, while numerous towns of historical interest are easily reached, including Bautzen, Meissen and Pillnitz.

Best time to visit

Dresden has hot summers and cold winters for Germany. In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing and in summer, the mercury can get as high as 25°C. If you don't like rain, then visit in February or March, when Dresden is at its driest.

Car rental in Dresden Airport

To get to the city centre in a car only takes about 20 minutes, while if you plan to travel further to the city of Berlin, you will need to drive for about 200kms north of Dresden, while Prague is about 150kms to the south. Compare car hire options online before you arrive if you intend to drive here.