Car Rental Billund
Hertz car rental in Billund
Explore the home of LEGO and an array of other fantastic attractions with Hertz car rental in Billund.
This characterful Scandinavian town is every bit as colorful as the bricks that helped put it on the map, with a charming sense of character and plenty to see and do nearby.
When you rent a car in Billund you are also ideally placed in central Denmark, enabling you to discover even more of this picturesque country too.
Our pick-up point is conveniently located at the airport so you can get straight on the road as soon as you land. We have a wide range of cars to choose from; browse them in advance to find the perfect one for you, and reserve direct in advance.
Then all you have to do is collect your keys when you arrive, and head out to find famous toy museums, scenic landscapes and more.
Driving in and around Billund
LEGO lovers will be in heaven as they drive around Billund – there are nods to these much-loved bricks around every corner. The town is relatively small but your rental car will make traveling across it incredibly simple, and you can head out to discover more of Denmark too.
Billund Airport is only around seven minutes’ drive from the center of the town, via Route 28 and Route 30.
Route 30 passes along the outskirts before taking you out of the limits towards the country’s west coastline. Route 28, meanwhile, takes you in the opposite direction towards the east coastline.
LEGOLAND Billund Resort is situated just off Nordmarksvej, and you can park your rental car in P1, P2, P3 and P5 for a small fee. Continue along this road for three minutes and you’ll come to LEGOLAND Holiday Village – a fun and vibrant place to stay.
Just two minutes from here, and situated off Firhøjevej alongside Grindsted Ä, you’ll find Aquadome Billund. Here you’ll find a waterpark and Winter World – where you can learn to ski. There is plenty of parking available, and if you are staying in one of the holiday homes here, then it is usually free to park (just check when you arrive).
Just off Byens Pl and Gammelbro you’ll find the amazing LEGO House. You can park at the LEGO House parking garage at Hovegaden 24, or in Granvej 9.
If you are parking downtown, some spaces are free for up to two hours.
A quick guide to Billund
It all started back in 1932, when Ole Kirk Christiansen, a local carpenter, first started creating toys in his workshop.
Back then Billund was a mostly unknown, quiet town in the heart of Denmark. Today it may still be small in size, but it is thriving thanks to the LEGO phenomenon that has grown out of it.
Visit LEGOLAND Billund
LEGOLAND opened in Billund in 1968, and this colorful park offers fun for actual kids and big kids alike.
There are more than 50 rides situated across various areas, including Miniland, Duplo Land, Adventure Land, Polar Land, Pirate Land and Knight’s Kingdom.
Head to the heights at Legotop, where you can take in the whole park from high above the attractions. Need to cool down? Ride the LEGO Canoe through white water rapids. Or how about X-treme Racers or Polar X-plorer? This roller coaster travels at speed and is ideal for thrill seekers.
There are plenty of places to stop for a snack when you get hungry, and stores to pick up a souvenir too.
LEGO House - The Home of the Brick
You’ll know you are at the right building as soon as you pull up outside – as it was designed to look like it’s made from LEGO bricks.
Inside, behold the incredible Tree of Creativity, which at 50 feet high is the largest LEGO construction in the world.
Next, be sure to explore the Masterpiece Gallery, home to mesmerizing works of LEGO art created by fans. Afterwards, make your way to the Red Zone and let your imagination run wild as you use the bricks in here to create your own masterpieces. You might like to take inspiration from what you have already seen or come up with your own ideas.
Finally, before you leave, don’t miss the History Collection, where you can rekindle nostalgia and go back in the mists of time with iconic LEGO sets from over the years.
Jump in the water at Lalandia Billund
You can have hours of fun at Lalandia’s Aquadome – one of Scandinavia largest waterparks
Ride the waves, relax in the jacuzzi or scream with glee on the water slides. You may even like to head under the surface in the Cave Pool and come face to face with tropical fish. Still, if you really want to unwind here, nothing beats the classic Nordic saunas.
Alternatively, visit Winter World and take to the ski slopes or glide around the ice rink.
Explore Givskud Zoo
Hop in your rental car for around 30 minutes and as well as driving to this zoo and safari park, you can drive around it too.
As you pass through the open enclosures you’ll see the likes of giraffes, zebras and rhinos as well as the largest pride of lions in Northern Europe. The zoo has a considerable reputation as one of the best in Denmark and in the Nordic region. If you don’t fancy driving around, park the car and jump on the Safari Bus instead.
Rent a car from Billund and you can explore this town and central Denmark at your own pace. Reserve direct now, and plan your trip to toy-town and beyond.
