Car hire in Aarhus
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Aarhus it puts 8 offers from 2 rental companies within 45 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess.
8 offers from DKK 685/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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Environmental zone inside the ring roads
Aarhus's miljøzone covers the area bounded by Nordre, Vestre and Søndre Ringgade, Marselis Boulevard and Sydhavnsgade; these boundary roads themselves are outside the zone. Diesel cars need a particle filter or at least Euro 5; the fine for a car is 1,500 kr.
Source: Aarhus Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Street parking: yellow and red zones
In the yellow zone the first two hours per calendar day are free if you register in an app or machine. After that, and in the red zone, it costs 25 kr per hour on weekdays 08:00-19:00 and Saturdays 08:00-16:00, and 11 kr per hour until 23:00; Sundays and public holidays are free.
Source: Aarhus Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Cheaper municipal car parks
The municipal car parks at Navitas, Busgadehuset and Nørreport are in the green zone: 16 kr per hour on weekdays 08:00-19:00 and Saturdays 08:00-16:00, free in the evening, after 16:00 on Saturdays and on Sundays. The council says this saves at least 8 kr per hour compared with street parking.
Source: Aarhus Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
A parking disc is not enough
In every Aarhus parking zone the car must be registered digitally, at a parking machine or in a parking app; a parking disc alone does not count.
Source: Aarhus Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
510 kr parking charge; paid time is zone-bound
Aarhus's parking control fee is 510 kr. Paid parking time can only be used within the same tariff area and by the registered vehicle.
Source: Aarhus Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Engine idling limited to 3 minutes
Under an Aarhus municipal regulation, the engine of a stationary vehicle may not run for more than 3 minutes; breaches are fined.
Source: Aarhus Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Aarhus Airport is about 35 minutes away
Aarhus Airport is about 35 minutes by car from Aarhus city centre.
Source: Aarhus Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire in Aarhus
How much does a hire car cost in Aarhus?
The cheapest offer we found costs DKK 685 per day (DKK 2056 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Opel Corsa or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic in Aarhus?
Yes: 7 offers with automatic transmission within 45 km, from DKK 2105 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater in Aarhus?
Yes: 2 offers with 7 or more seats within 45 km, from DKK 3968 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit in Aarhus?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of DKK 3.500 or less; 0 of 8 ask for DKK 2.000 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
8 of the 8 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in Danish kroner on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
Car hire nearby
8 offers from 2 rental companies within 45 km of Aarhus, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
8 results
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 2056 for 3 daysDKK 685/day
View offerDKK 2056 for 3 days
DKK 685/day
Renault Zoe or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 2105 for 3 daysDKK 702/day
View offerDKK 2105 for 3 days
DKK 702/day
Peugeot 508 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 2577 for 3 daysDKK 859/day
View offerDKK 2577 for 3 days
DKK 859/day
BMW X1 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 31 km
free cancellation
DKK 2833 for 3 daysDKK 944/day
View offerDKK 2833 for 3 days
DKK 944/day
Volkswagen Multivan or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 3968 for 3 daysDKK 1323/day
View offerDKK 3968 for 3 days
DKK 1323/day
Ford Tourneo or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 4187 for 3 daysDKK 1396/day
View offerDKK 4187 for 3 days
DKK 1396/day
Tesla Model Y or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 11515 for 3 daysDKK 3838/day
View offerDKK 11515 for 3 days
DKK 3838/day
Porsche Panamera or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Special
In the terminal · Aarhus Lufthavn, 30 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
DKK 19607 for 3 daysDKK 6536/day
View offerDKK 19607 for 3 days
DKK 6536/day