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Germany Car Rental Mini Guide

Whether you need a hire car for a day or a month, hiring a car in Germany is a great way to explore beyond the confines of the cities or getting from one to another as one-way car hire is easily arranged. We have a full range of vehicles available from economy through to luxury and also eco friendly electric vehicles.  We aim to offer the cheapest car hire in Germany but without losing the quality, for example we include unlimited mileage and other extras, just check what is on offer with the car of your choice by using our search box above. 

Germany is a country that boasts beautiful countryside, bustling cities with stunning architecture, interesting medieval villages, castles and much more. With a hire car in Germany, you can explore as much as you want to and go where you want, when you want without having to plan your itinerary around bus and train timetables.

Germany is world leader in the premium car sector with brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes revered in Germany and the world over. As such, models such as the Audi A6, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes E-Class are all available to rent in Germany.

 

Most popular locations to collect car hire in Germany


Cheapest car hire in Germany

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.82 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 159.76 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.71 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 166.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.89 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 174.28 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 26.59 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 186.18 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.13 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 189.92 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Leon

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Seat Leon

7 Days rental at 191.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.57 EUR/day
Peugeot 308 Estate

7 Days rental at 200.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Leon

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.14 EUR/day
Seat Leon

7 Days rental at 211.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 308 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.14 EUR/day
Peugeot 308 Estate

7 Days rental at 211.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.52 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 164.70 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.28 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 170.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.57 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.66 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 179.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.32 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 191.26 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Seat Alhambra

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.14 EUR/day
Seat Alhambra

7 Days rental at 330.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.84 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 334.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.84 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 334.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.84 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 334.91 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.06 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 364.44 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.06 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 364.44 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.06 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 364.44 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 54.22 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 379.60 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 54.22 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 379.60 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Citroen C5

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.85 EUR/day
Citroen C5

7 Days rental at 209.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BYD Atto 3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.13 EUR/day
BYD Atto 3

7 Days rental at 224.92 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan Qashqai

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 33.42 EUR/day
Nissan Qashqai

7 Days rental at 233.98 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Smart Fortwo Electric

2 Adults, 2 Doors

From 48.62 EUR/day
Smart Fortwo Electric

7 Days rental at 340.38 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.52 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 367.70 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.13 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 434.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BYD Atto 3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.41 EUR/day
BYD Atto 3

7 Days rental at 331.93 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW iX

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.98 EUR/day
BMW iX

7 Days rental at 489.92 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 56.28 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 394.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BYD Atto 3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.99 EUR/day
BYD Atto 3

7 Days rental at 300.94 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW iX

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.41 EUR/day
BMW iX

7 Days rental at 443.93 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.13 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 413.95 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.95 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Hybrid

7 Days rental at 314.67 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Renegade Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 61.10 EUR/day
Jeep Renegade Hybrid

7 Days rental at 427.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  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
  • There are nearly 13,000Km of autobahn in Germany, approximately 75% of which have an advisory speed limit of 130Km/h, but no legal limit
  • Enterprise and Sixt are the joint highest rated car rental companies in Germany from over 11,000 reviews
  • Europcar have the most rental locations in Germany with over 25 outlets across the country
 

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  1.77/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)
 Alamo
20
8.3/10
2,010
€ 32.86
€ 39.99
€ 41.70
€ 42.99
 National
20
8.2/10
570
€ 22.82
€ 40.17
€ 47.96
€ 49.44
 Keddy by europcar
125
7.8/10
11,436
€ 27.13
€ 30.86
€ 37.57
€ 156.28
 Europcar
295
7.7/10
76,594
€ 30.85
€ 34.54
€ 42.17
€ 94.62
 Buchbinder
164
7.6/10
13,484
€ 27.51
€ 30.66
€ 38.29
€ 78.06
 Enterprise
176
7.5/10
24,101
€ 24.89
€ 30.39
€ 33.42
€ 37.10
 Sixt
316
7.4/10
77,127
€ 45.99
€ 32.84
€ 32.13
€ 49.13
 Dollar
7
7.4/10
162
€ 42.99
€ 36.56
€ 50.82
 Ok rent a car
3
7.2/10
242
€ 38.92
€ 45.97
€ 49.78
€ 97.44
 Avis
227
7.0/10
23,190
€ 38.00
€ 27.28
€ 29.85
€ 50.57
 Flizzr
58
6.8/10
4,764
€ 36.56
€ 39.53
€ 46.94
€ 59.30
 Budget
174
6.7/10
10,107
€ 23.71
€ 27.28
€ 33.57
€ 59.27
 Hertz
66
6.4/10
3,805
€ 33.44
€ 38.09
€ 52.67
€ 277.65
 Thrifty
24
6.3/10
475
€ 42.89
€ 37.31
€ 53.50
€ 63.46

Car rental agent statistics in Germany

  • 9.2/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 4.6/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    BUCHBINDER
  • 248,067
    Total number of reviews in
    Germany
  • 266
    Most Locations in Germany:
    SIXT
  • 17
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 18
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Germany

ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 46
March€ 48
April€ 44
May€ 46
June€ 46
July€ 54
August€ 50
September€ 43
October€ 44
November€ 45
December€ 49
ItemPercent
January€ 43
February€ 44
March€ 44
April€ 39
May€ 41
June€ 38
July€ 46
August€ 43
September€ 37
October€ 38
November€ 40
December€ 42
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 70
March€ 66
April€ 63
May€ 71
June€ 69
July€ 80
August€ 76
September€ 69
October€ 72
November€ 73
December€ 77
ItemPercent
January€ 59
February€ 58
March€ 58
April€ 53
May€ 56
June€ 56
July€ 63
August€ 61
September€ 55
October€ 55
November€ 57
December€ 63
ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 66
March€ 70
April€ 71
May€ 74
June€ 76
July€ 89
August€ 83
September€ 68
October€ 72
November€ 78
December€ 80
ItemPercent
January€ 43
February€ 44
March€ 44
April€ 39
May€ 40
June€ 37
July€ 44
August€ 41
September€ 36
October€ 37
November€ 39
December€ 41
ItemPercent
January€ 85
February€ 84
March€ 87
April€ 78
May€ 85
June€ 88
July€ 84
August€ 84
September€ 74
October€ 80
November€ 80
December€ 90
ItemPercent
January€ 54
February€ 62
March€ 58
April€ 50
May€ 53
June€ 51
July€ 59
August€ 58
September€ 53
October€ 59
November€ 58
December€ 61

Select category to see average car hire prices in Germany

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Germany

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 2.00

€ 1.95

Jul , 2022

€ 1.99

€ 1.84

Aug , 2022

€ 1.93

€ 1.73

Sep , 2022

€ 2.16

€ 1.99

Oct , 2022

€ 2.02

€ 1.88

Nov , 2022

€ 2.08

€ 1.92

Dec , 2022

€ 1.84

€ 1.74

Jan , 2023

€ 1.82

€ 1.71

Feb , 2023

€ 1.76

€ 1.74

Mar , 2023

€ 1.76

€ 1.78

Apr , 2023

€ 1.70

€ 1.81

May , 2023

€ 1.59

€ 1.77

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.59 1.77
Apr , 2023 1.70 1.81
Mar , 2023 1.76 1.78
Feb , 2023 1.76 1.74
Jan , 2023 1.82 1.71
Dec , 2022 1.84 1.74
Nov , 2022 2.08 1.92
Oct , 2022 2.02 1.88
Sep , 2022 2.16 1.99
Aug , 2022 1.93 1.73
Jul , 2022 1.99 1.84
Jun , 2022 2.00 1.95

Car rental price statistics in Germany

  • € 159.74
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 937.22
    Highest daily price:
    Renault Trafic
  • 32,808
    Total cars available
     
  • 2,439
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Golf
  • 329
    Location with most cars:
    Frankfurt - International Airport
  • € 22.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    NATIONAL - Bremen - 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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Car Hire 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
Car Hire 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
Car Hire 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
Car Hire 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