Colmar car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Colmar
The best car rental companies in Colmar are Sixt, Hertz, Europcar. Prices start from €30/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 11%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Colmar
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€33/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€35/day
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#3
Europcar
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€31/day
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#4
Avis
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€32/day
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#5
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€29/day
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#6
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€34/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€30/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€36/day
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#9
ADA
Local pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationDowntown
From€26/day
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-21 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Colmar
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €30 | Renault Clio | 4 |
| Compact | €36 | VW Golf | 5 |
| SUV | €58 | Peugeot 3008 | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €75 | VW Touran | 7 |
| Luxury | €105 | Audi A4 | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Colmar
Airport — EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EAP)
Colmar has no airport of its own — most travelers fly into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, about 60km south, a uniquely tri-national airport serving France, Switzerland, and Germany, then drive up via the A35.
Downtown — Colmar city center (near the train station)
Downtown desks near Colmar's train station suit visitors arriving by rail from Strasbourg or Basel who want a car for exploring the Alsace Wine Route villages.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~11% of base rate | EAP airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €12–24/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €6–9/day | Per extra driver |
| Autoroute péage (toll) | Pay-per-use at toll booths | Driving French autoroutes — France has no vignette, only pay-as-you-go tolls |
| Swiss vignette | CHF 40 (annual sticker) | Crossing into Switzerland via Basel, a short drive from Colmar |
| Refundable deposit | €250–500 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Colmar
- Colmar has no airport of its own — most visitors fly into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, about 60km south, a rare tri-national airport shared by France, Switzerland, and Germany.
- France uses a pay-as-you-go péage toll system with no motorway vignette, so tolls are paid directly at booths along the autoroute rather than via a prepaid sticker.
- Colmar sits at the heart of the Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins d'Alsace), with half-timbered wine villages like Riquewihr and Eguisheim just a short drive away.
- Colmar's old town, including the "Little Venice" canal district, is compact and pedestrian, so a car is mainly needed for exploring the surrounding wine villages, not downtown.
- Many travelers renting in Colmar drive across the border into Germany's Black Forest or into Basel, Switzerland — both reachable in under an hour.
- Switzerland requires a separate annual vignette (about CHF 40) for its motorways, distinct from France's toll system, so confirm coverage before driving into Basel.
- Strasbourg, Alsace's regional capital, is about 1 hour north of Colmar via the A35, making it easy to combine both cities in one road trip.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Colmar
Do you need a car in Colmar?
Not for the compact, walkable old town, but a car is essential for exploring the Alsace Wine Route villages like Riquewihr and Eguisheim around Colmar.
What airport do you fly into for Colmar?
Colmar has no airport of its own — most travelers use EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, about 60km south, then drive up via the A35.
Do I need a vignette to drive from Colmar?
No, France has no motorway vignette — tolls are paid directly at péage booths along the autoroute. Switzerland does require its own separate vignette if you cross into Basel.
Can I drive from Colmar to Germany or Switzerland?
Yes, both are close — Germany's Black Forest and Freiburg are under an hour away, and Basel, Switzerland is also within easy reach, though Switzerland requires its own vignette.
How far is Colmar from Strasbourg?
About 1 hour via the A35, making it easy to combine both Alsace cities in one trip.
What is the Alsace Wine Route?
A scenic road through half-timbered wine villages south of Strasbourg and around Colmar, including Riquewihr and Eguisheim — best explored by rental car.
What is the cheapest car type in Colmar?
Economy cars like a Renault Clio start around €30/day. An SUV for wine-country roads starts around €58/day.
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