Car hire in Aarhus from DKK 389/day

Good to know in Aarhus

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 389 per day (DKK 1166 for 3 days, 10 Nov → 13 Nov): Kia Picanto or similar. The price may differ for your dates.

Can I rent an automatic in Aarhus?

Yes: 6 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from DKK 1465 for 3 days.

Is there a 7-seater in Aarhus?

Yes: 2 offers with 7 or more seats within 25 km, from DKK 3449 for 3 days.

How much is the deposit in Aarhus?

Half of the offers ask for a deposit of DKK 3.000 or less; 0 of 13 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?

13 of the 13 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 in Aarhus

Good to know in Aarhus

Environmental zone inside the ring roads

Street parking: yellow and red zones

Cheaper municipal car parks

A parking disc is not enough

510 kr parking charge; paid time is zone-bound

Engine idling limited to 3 minutes

Aarhus Airport is about 35 minutes away

Questions about car hire in Aarhus

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