Messe calendar
Trade fairs in Germany 2026–2027: dates and how to get there
The next big fairs: electronica in Munich (10–13 Nov 2026), MEDICA in Düsseldorf (16–19 Nov 2026), then BAU, imm cologne, boot, Grüne Woche, Ambiente and Spielwarenmesse in January–February 2027 — all dates from the organisers. A private car from the airport to the fairground costs from $90 (Düsseldorf) to $150 (Munich) per car, the same price on fair days. Prices checked .
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- Fairs listed23
- Price on fair daysunchanged
- Driver by the hour5 h from $510
Which big trade fairs are coming up in Germany?
| Dates | Fair | City |
|---|---|---|
| 10 – 13 Nov 2026 | electronica 2026 | Munich |
| 16 – 19 Nov 2026 | MEDICA 2026 | Düsseldorf |
| 11 – 15 Jan 2027 | BAU 2027 | Munich |
| 15 – 24 Jan 2027 | Grüne Woche 2027 | Berlin |
| 19 – 22 Jan 2027 | imm cologne | Cologne |
| 23 – 31 Jan 2027 | boot Düsseldorf 2027 | Düsseldorf |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2027 | Ambiente 2027 | Frankfurt |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2027 | Christmasworld 2027 | Frankfurt |
| 29 Jan – 1 Feb 2027 | Creativeworld 2027 | Frankfurt |
| 31 Jan – 3 Feb 2027 | ISM | Cologne |
| 2 – 6 Feb 2027 | Spielwarenmesse 2027 | Nuremberg |
| 3 – 5 Feb 2027 | FRUIT LOGISTICA 2027 | Berlin |
| 7 – 9 Mar 2027 | ProWein 2027 | Düsseldorf |
| 15 – 19 Mar 2027 | ISH 2027 | Frankfurt |
| 16 – 20 Mar 2027 | IDS | Cologne |
| 16 – 18 Mar 2027 | ITB Berlin 2027 | Berlin |
| 16 – 18 Mar 2027 | embedded world 2027 | Nuremberg |
| 5 – 8 Apr 2027 | HANNOVER MESSE 2027 | Hannover |
| 8 – 11 Apr 2027 | FIBO | Cologne |
| 11 – 14 May 2027 | interzum | Cologne |
| 3 – 7 Sept 2027 | IFA 2027 | Berlin |
| 9 – 13 Oct 2027 | Anuga | Cologne |
| 14 – 20 Nov 2027 | AGRITECHNICA 2027 | Hannover |
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How far is each fairground from its airport?
| Route | Distance | Car from |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Airport to Messe München (Riem) | 37 km | $150 |
| Frankfurt Airport to Messe Frankfurt | 14 km | $115 |
| Düsseldorf Airport to Messe Düsseldorf | 6 km | $90 |
| Cologne Bonn Airport to Koelnmesse | 15 km | $105 |
| Hannover Airport to Hannover Messe | 25 km | $125 |
| Berlin Airport (BER) to Messe Berlin | 35 km | $150 |
| Nuremberg Airport to NürnbergMesse | 15 km | $115 |
Do car prices go up during fair weeks?
No. Prices are fixed per car and do not change during fairs, at night or at weekends.
Can I have a driver for the whole fair day?
Yes: a 5-hour trade-fair chauffeur costs $510 (sedan) or $1,100 (Mercedes); a full day with driver $900. Good for visiting several stands, client dinners and hotel moves.
What if my hotel is in another city?
During big fairs many visitors sleep in neighbouring cities. Typical rides: Hamburg to the Hannover fairground, Frankfurt Airport to Cologne, Munich to Nuremberg — each with a fixed price per car below.
When is a car most useful during a fair?
- Arrival on a late flight the evening before opening
- Opening morning, when taxi queues at hotels and fairgrounds are longest
- Evening after the halls close, with samples or luggage
- Moving a group of colleagues together in one minivan or Sprinter
Prices for these trips (USD per car)
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (7) | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Airport to Messe München (Riem) 37 km · one way | $150 | $200 | $630 | $320 |
| Frankfurt Airport to Messe Frankfurt 14 km · one way | $115 | $155 | $630 | $250 |
| Düsseldorf Airport to Messe Düsseldorf 6 km · one way | $90 | $125 | $630 | $200 |
| Cologne Bonn Airport to Koelnmesse 15 km · one way | $105 | $140 | $630 | $225 |
| Hannover Airport to Hannover Messe 25 km · one way | $125 | $170 | $630 | $275 |
| Berlin Airport (BER) to Messe Berlin 35 km · one way | $150 | $200 | $630 | $320 |
| Nuremberg Airport to NürnbergMesse 15 km · one way | $115 | $155 | $630 | $250 |
| Trade-fair chauffeur, 5 hours (any fair city) 80 km · driver waits, back the same day | $510 | $685 | $1,215 | $1,100 |
| Hamburg to Hannover Messe 160 km · one way | $405 | $550 | $975 | $880 |
| Frankfurt Airport to Cologne 190 km · one way | $475 | $640 | $1,135 | $1,025 |
| Munich to Nuremberg 170 km · one way | $430 | $580 | $1,025 | $930 |
per car, not per person. 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online; full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
Questions
Are prices higher during trade fairs?
No — the same fixed price per car as on any other day.
Do you cover all seven fair cities?
Yes: Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Hannover, Berlin and Nuremberg, from the airport, the station or any hotel.
Can you meet a flight that lands at night?
Yes. The driver follows your flight and waits 60 minutes after landing at no charge.
Which language does the driver speak?
The standard driver speaks German and English; a Russian-speaking driver is free on request when available. Other languages: ask before booking.
Can I cancel?
Yes — free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.
Where do the fair dates come from?
From each organiser’s official website, checked on the date shown below. Dates can change — check the organiser before booking flights.
Sources and checks
- electronica 2026 — Messe München GmbH · checked
- BAU 2027 — Messe München GmbH · checked
- Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld 2027 — press release — Messe Frankfurt · published · checked
- ISH 2027 — Messe Frankfurt · checked
- MEDICA 2026 — Messe Düsseldorf GmbH · checked
- boot Düsseldorf 2027 — Messe Düsseldorf GmbH · checked
- ProWein 2027 — Besuchen — Messe Düsseldorf GmbH · checked
- Koelnmesse — all trade fairs — Koelnmesse GmbH · checked
- HANNOVER MESSE — opening hours and dates — Deutsche Messe AG · checked
- AGRITECHNICA 2027 — dates — DLG · checked
- Messe Berlin — event calendar — Messe Berlin GmbH · checked
- Spielwarenmesse 2027 — Spielwarenmesse eG · checked
- embedded world 2027 — NürnbergMesse GmbH · checked
Numbers and dates on this page come from the sources below, checked on 27 October 2026. Rules, timetables and fair dates can change — check the official page before you travel.
Transfers
You may also need
- Messe München: getting there from MUC on fair days
- Messe Frankfurt: getting there from FRA on fair days
- Messe Düsseldorf: getting there from DUS on fair days
- Koelnmesse: getting there from CGN on fair days
- Messegelände Hannover: getting there from HAJ on fair days
- Messe Berlin: getting there from BER on fair days
- NürnbergMesse: getting there from NUE on fair days
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Checked by the RideDEU team on 27 October 2026. RideDEU is a booking service operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).