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Car Hire in Germany with Rhinocarhire

Experience the unparalleled charm of Germany – a country that seamlessly weaves ancient history with modern innovation. Renowned for its sprawling forests, fairy-tale castles, advanced industry, and rich traditions, Germany is a treasure trove awaiting exploration. And there’s no better way to uncover its wonders than by hitting the road.

Germany is adorned with an extensive Autobahn network, immaculately maintained roads, and signages that prioritize clarity – making it a haven for drivers. But when you're venturing into this realm for the first time, it's essential to acquaint yourself with the nation's unique driving customs.

  • Speed Limits: While portions of the Autobahn lack specific speed limits, recommended speeds hover around 130 km/h. Urban areas typically enforce a 50 km/h limit, while out-of-town roads sit at 100 km/h.
  • Priority to the Right: In areas without traffic signals, vehicles from the right generally have the right-of-way.
  • No Overtaking: Vehicles are forbidden from overtaking on the right on autobahns and highways. Always overtake from the left.

Rhinocarhire – Your Trusted Road Companion:

Embarking on a German sojourn with Rhinocarhire translates to a journey without hiccups. Here’s why:

  • Extensive Fleet: Whether you fancy a cozy compact car for city expeditions or a robust SUV for alpine adventures, we've got you covered.
  • Transparent Pricing: With no hidden costs and competitive rates, your budget remains intact.
  • Local Insights: Our in-house experts ensure you’re equipped with localized tips and route recommendations.

Weather-Influenced Car Hire Choices:

Germany's diverse climate, characterized by cold winters and mild summers, often plays a decisive role in vehicle selection:

  • Winter: If you're venturing into snow-clad regions, especially Bavaria and the Black Forest, it's wise to opt for an all-wheel-drive vehicle. Additionally, winter tires are not just a recommendation – they're mandatory during the snowy season.
  • Summer: Convertibles are a popular choice, letting you soak in Germany's beauty under a warm sun.

Noteworthy Driving Routes:

  • Romantic Road: Traverse a 400 km route brimming with medieval towns and the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle.
  • German Alpine Road: Experience the Bavarian Alps in all their splendor, passing through picturesque villages and pristine lakes.

First Time in Germany? Essential Tips:

  • Parking: Blue signs with a white 'P' indicate parking zones. In city centers, 'Parkscheinautomaten' (ticket machines) are common, requiring you to display the ticket on your dashboard.
  • Environmental Zones: Many German cities have "Umweltzonen" or environmental zones to combat pollution. Ensure your vehicle has the necessary 'Umweltplakette' (emission sticker).
  • Tolls: Majority of the roads are toll-free for cars. However, if you're driving a larger vehicle, tolls apply on autobahns.
  • Headlights:  Use your headlights at all times, even during the day.

Airports:  

Three of the top airports in Germany, along with their distances to their respective cities, are as follows:

  1. Frankfurt Airport (Flughafen Frankfurt am Main):
    Location: Frankfurt am Main
    Distance to City Center: Approximately 12 kilometers (7.5 miles)

  2. Munich Airport (Flughafen München):
    Location: Munich (München)
    Distance to City Center: Approximately 29 kilometers (18 miles)

  3. Berlin Tegel Airport (Flughafen Berlin-Tegel "Otto Lilienthal") (Note: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has largely replaced Tegel as the primary airport for Berlin):
    Location: Berlin
    Distance to City Center: Approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles)

Conclusion:

Germany beckons with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. And with Rhinocarhire by your side, your German adventure is set to be an enthralling chapter in your travel diary. Book your perfect vehicle today and embark on a journey of discovery, freedom, and unmatched experiences.


Cheapest car hire in Germany

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.78 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 152.50 EUR from 17/06/2024

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.36 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 177.55 EUR from 17/06/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.59 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 186.14 EUR from 17/06/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 17/06/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.46 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 157.22 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volvo S60

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.13 EUR/day
Volvo S60

7 Days rental at 294.95 EUR from 17/06/2024

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.37 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 296.60 EUR from 17/06/2024

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.37 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 296.60 EUR from 17/06/2024

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.70 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 200.94 EUR from 17/06/2024

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 508

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.71 EUR/day
Peugeot 508

7 Days rental at 201.00 EUR from 17/06/2024

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mazda 6 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.11 EUR/day
Mazda 6 Estate

7 Days rental at 217.82 EUR from 17/06/2024

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes EQS

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 96.14 EUR/day
Mercedes EQS

7 Days rental at 672.98 EUR from 17/06/2024

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat 500 Electric

2 Adults, 3 Doors

From 37.41 EUR/day
Fiat 500 Electric

7 Days rental at 261.91 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BYD Atto 3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.13 EUR/day
BYD Atto 3

7 Days rental at 308.92 EUR from 17/06/2024

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.87 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Hybrid

7 Days rental at 244.15 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.87 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Hybrid

7 Days rental at 244.15 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.34 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Hybrid

7 Days rental at 247.40 EUR from 17/06/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Germany

  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Germany, speed limits are in Km/h
  • Early Booking: Book your rental car as early as possible to secure the best rates. Early spring, particularly March, is often cheaper for car rentals in Germany.

  • Pick-up and Drop-off Flexibility: Consider the flexibility of picking up and dropping off the rental car at different locations. While this may incur an extra fee, it allows for more extensive travel across the country and even internationally between certain cities.

  • Safety and Regulations: Germany is known for its safety and high-quality roads. However, be aware of your surroundings, especially in tourist areas to prevent petty crimes like pickpocketing. Also, familiarize yourself with local driving regulations, including speed limits and environmental zones which require a special sticker for your car.

  • Car Requirements: Ensure that the rental car meets all legal requirements, such as having winter tires during the appropriate season and carrying a warning triangle and a first-aid kit. Additionally, if you plan to drive a diesel car, be aware of restrictions in certain cities.

 

Popular car hire destinations in Germany

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Germany

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    130kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.85/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Germany

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 National
17
9.0/10
714
€ 23.96
€ 29.25
€ 32.44
€ 35.71
 Alamo
17
8.8/10
3,840
€ 25.65
€ 29.93
€ 31.13
€ 37.42
 Enterprise
173
8.8/10
39,251
€ 21.78
€ 26.59
€ 32.10
€ 32.46
 Keddy by europcar
256
8.8/10
52,551
€ 25.50
€ 29.42
€ 28.70
€ 89.55
 Sixt
315
8.8/10
88,126
€ 28.99
€ 33.28
€ 38.99
€ 49.13
 Dollar
8
8.7/10
400
€ 26.20
€ 30.49
€ 39.60
 Buchbinder
268
8.6/10
12,905
€ 25.13
€ 29.43
€ 28.71
€ 36.13
 Flizzr
65
8.6/10
3,329
€ 33.34
€ 36.79
€ 38.94
€ 51.57
 Avis
220
8.5/10
16,879
€ 29.96
€ 33.74
€ 35.85
€ 96.00
 Budget
193
8.5/10
13,717
€ 23.71
€ 27.28
€ 33.57
€ 48.77
 Europcar
294
8.5/10
107,699
€ 31.27
€ 35.34
€ 38.67
€ 39.80
 Hertz
77
8.4/10
6,019
€ 25.71
€ 30.00
€ 39.28
€ 39.28
 Thrifty
25
8.4/10
2,348
€ 26.00
€ 30.00
€ 39.28
€ 39.28
 Ok rent a car
3
8.3/10
388
€ 28.06
€ 33.03
€ 37.55
 Wheego
10
8.3/10
1,294
€ 23.97
€ 25.36
€ 38.71
€ 63.51

Car rental agent statistics in Germany

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    7.5/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    HERTZ
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    349,151
    Total number of reviews in
    Germany
  • Most Locations Icon
    279
    Most Locations in Germany:
    SIXT
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    17
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    19
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Germany

ItemPercent
January€ 47
February€ 47
March€ 49
April€ 46
May€ 47
June€ 46
July€ 54
August€ 51
September€ 46
October€ 47
November€ 47
December€ 48
ItemPercent
January€ 42
February€ 43
March€ 45
April€ 41
May€ 42
June€ 39
July€ 46
August€ 44
September€ 40
October€ 42
November€ 41
December€ 42
ItemPercent
January€ 75
February€ 74
March€ 72
April€ 70
May€ 74
June€ 72
July€ 80
August€ 77
September€ 71
October€ 75
November€ 74
December€ 78
ItemPercent
January€ 59
February€ 58
March€ 59
April€ 56
May€ 56
June€ 56
July€ 63
August€ 61
September€ 57
October€ 58
November€ 58
December€ 62
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 69
March€ 73
April€ 81
May€ 77
June€ 80
July€ 89
August€ 81
September€ 78
October€ 82
November€ 79
December€ 80
ItemPercent
January€ 42
February€ 42
March€ 44
April€ 40
May€ 41
June€ 37
July€ 44
August€ 42
September€ 39
October€ 40
November€ 40
December€ 41
ItemPercent
January€ 90
February€ 89
March€ 84
April€ 82
May€ 84
June€ 88
July€ 84
August€ 88
September€ 85
October€ 87
November€ 82
December€ 92
ItemPercent
January€ 88
February€ 89
March€ 95
April€ 90
May€ 75
June€ 83
July€ 88
August€ 84
September€ 82
October€ 84
November€ 83
December€ 86

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Fuel prices in Germany

DieselUnleaded
May , 2023

€ 1.59

€ 1.77

Jun , 2023

€ 1.58

€ 1.80

Jul , 2023

€ 1.62

€ 1.79

Aug , 2023

€ 1.75

€ 1.84

Sep , 2023

€ 1.86

€ 1.90

Oct , 2023

€ 1.86

€ 1.86

Nov , 2023

€ 1.73

€ 1.74

Dec , 2023

€ 1.68

€ 1.70

Jan , 2024

€ 1.71

€ 1.74

Feb , 2024

€ 1.72

€ 1.74

Mar , 2024

€ 1.72

€ 1.76

Apr , 2024

€ 1.76

€ 1.85

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Apr , 2024 1.76 1.85
Mar , 2024 1.72 1.76
Feb , 2024 1.72 1.74
Jan , 2024 1.71 1.74
Dec , 2023 1.68 1.70
Nov , 2023 1.73 1.74
Oct , 2023 1.86 1.86
Sep , 2023 1.86 1.90
Aug , 2023 1.75 1.84
Jul , 2023 1.62 1.79
Jun , 2023 1.58 1.80
May , 2023 1.59 1.77

Car rental price statistics in Germany

  • Average Price Icon
    € 152.46
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 441.94
    Highest daily price:
    Ford Tourneo
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    40,064
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    1,813
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Golf
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    359
    Location with most cars:
    Hamburg - Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 21.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    ENTERPRISE - Frankfurt - Hahn Airport
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All locations to collect and return a rental car in Germany

 
  • Berlin Tegel Airport
  • Bonn
  • Brandenburg Airport
  • Bremen
  • Bremen Airport
  • Cologne
  • Dortmund
  • Dortmund Airport
  • Dresden
  • Dresden Airport
  • Dusseldorf
  • Dusseldorf Airport
  • Dusseldorf Weeze Airport
  • Essen
  • Frankfurt
  • Frankfurt Airport
  • Friedrichshafen Airport
  • Hahn Airport
  • Hamburg
  • Hamburg Airport
  • Hannover
  • Leipzig Airport
  • Memmingen
  • Memmingen Airport
  • Munich
  • Munich Train Station
  • Munich Airport
  • Stuttgart
  • Stuttgart Airport

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Other Car Hire Locations in Germany

We specialise in car rentals throughout Germany to find you the best price and that's a promise...

Berlin
€13.0
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €13.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €17.3 per day
Mini 3 4 1 from €13.5 per day
Cologne
€13.0
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €13.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €17.3 per day
Mini 3 4 1 from €13.5 per day
Hamburg
€18.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €18.5 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €23.8 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €21.3 per day
Munich
€13.0
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €13.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €17.3 per day
Mini 3 4 1 from €13.5 per day