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Travel Information
Language
German
Currency
EUR
Country code
49
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why rent a car in Berlin?
Berlin is a great place to rent a car. Heavily decentralized, it is famous for its unique neighborhoods. All parts of Berlin have something different to offer. Thanks to its great location, the city is also near other interesting places like the Baltic coast, other famous German cities in the north and the south of the country, and neighboring countries like Poland and the Czech Republic.
One-Way Car Rentals in Berlin
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Berlin and drop off in another city include:
- From Berlin to Munich - 556 offers from US$ 37.83 per day
- From Berlin to Warsaw - 127 offers from US$ 113.66 per day
- From Berlin to Poznan - 73 offers from US$ 113.66 per day
- From Berlin to Gdansk - 91 offers from US$ 104.98 per day
- From Berlin to Riga - 73 offers from US$ 157.41 per day
Top ways to enter Berlin
- Berlin Tegel Airport: Also known as Otto Lilienthal Airport, Berlin Tegel is the main international airport serving the German capital. The airport offers many domestic and European connections, as well as a number of intercontinental flights. Located in the northern part of Berlin, it is just 8 km (5 mi) northwest of the city center.
- Berlin Schoenefeld Airport: Not as big as Tegel, but served by many low-cost carriers, flying to Schoenefeld is often a cheaper alternative to reach Berlin. The airport serves nearly 13 million passengers annually and is located about 18 km (11 mi) southeast of the city center. As of late 2020, Schoenefeld Airport’s infrastructure is set to be incorporated into the neighboring Berlin Brandenburg Airport that is currently under construction.
- Leipzig/Halle Airport: Serving two large cities in Eastern Germany, Leipzig/Halle Airport is especially popular with leisure airlines that connect it to destinations in Southern Europe. The airport is located about 173 km (107 mi) south of Berlin and can be reached in two hours by car.
- Dresden Airport: Served by 12 different airlines, Dresden Airport has flights to and from Spain, the United Kingdom, Greece, Switzerland, and other European countries. The drive to Berlin takes just slightly longer than 2 hours.
- By rail: If you’re arriving in Berlin, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at the Hauptbanhoff, the Zoo Train Station, the Friedrichstrasse Station or at some of the other train stations of Berlin.
Useful city facts
- Berlin has a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers, cool winters, and rather high precipitation throughout the year. The average temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) in July, the warmest month, and 0.6 °C (33 °F) in January. There are at least a few days with snow every year.
- Berlin is made up of 12 boroughs that are further divided into localities. Many of the neighborhoods are culturally and architecturally distinct. Native Berliners take great pride in their neighborhoods of origin and will often refer to themselves as being from their neighborhood instead of saying they’re from Berlin. Spandau is picturesque and historic, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf is the busiest part and has the best restaurants, and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg has very active art, music, and theater scene. The most populous borough is Pankow and the most densely populated one is Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg.
Top destinations and activities
- Berlin Cathedral. Der Berliner Dom is not only the largest church of the city, it’s also the most famous one. Built in a Neo-renaissance style in 1905, it lost its roof during the bombing of the Second World War, but the rest of the building withstood, and was later renovated to receive back its former glory. Nowadays, in addition to being a major tourist landmark, it also still functions as a parish church.
- Topography of Terror. Documenting the crimes of the Nazi regime against the Jewish people and other minorities before and during the World War Two, this open-air museum is not an easy to place to visit at first, but of those who do go there, very few regret it; not only does it provide an important, if terrifying, history lesson, it also tells the story of the strength of human resilience.
- Brandenburg Gate. Built more than 200 years ago, the gate is a beautiful architectural monument, but also a symbol of the fall of the Berlin Wall that again united the east and the west of the city in 1989. For many locals, it is the most important place in the city. Right at the gate begins Unter den Linden, the most famous boulevard of Berlin.
- Pergamon Museum. One of its kind, Pergamon Museum reconstructions of famous structures of the ancient world. These include the Ishtar Gate from Babylon that’s more than 2,500 years old, Market Gate of Miletus in Ancient Greece, and the Mshatta Facade from an Umayyad Palace. The museum’s other branches include the Antiquity Collection (which hosts a tablet with a fragment of the Epic of Gilgamesh), the Islamic Art Museum, and Middle East Museum.
Traffic and parking tips
- Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) in populated or built-up areas. There is no national speed limit on the autobahns (highways) and many of them don’t have a set speed limit. However, contrary to what is sometimes stated, about 50% of the autobahns do have their own individual speed limits, so carefully follow the speed limit signs on each road that you’re driving on.
- Where the speed limits are enforced, the tolerance for speeding is low. Driving just 3 km/h (2 mph) above the speed limit can, and often will, lead to fines. Many roads that do have speed limits have radars in place.
- Some autobahns have a minimum speed limit that applies to specific lanes, for example, a minimum speed of 110 km/h (68 mph) for the left and 90 km/h (56 mph) for the center lane.
- Because of the very high speeds used by some on the German autobahns, be extra careful before switching lanes.
- It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving. This is strictly enforced and the fines are high.
- Children under the age of 12 have to use a child safety seat.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.00% for novice drivers. Exceeding these limits can lead to high fines and a license ban.
- The car’s registration and insurance documents must be in it at all times.
- If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The general emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112.
Toll roads
Although Germany has a large number of high-speed motorways, only vehicles that weigh more than 7,5 tons need to pay a toll. This excludes practically all types of rental cars.
There are two tolled tunnels in Germany, the Herren Tunnel in Schleswig-Holstein and the Warnow Tunnel in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Neither of them is near Berlin.
Find out more about the toll roads in Germany on the European toll road website.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Potsdam. The capital city of the Brandenburg state that completely surrounds Berlin, Potsdam is a tranquil and picturesque place, especially if you’re visiting it after Berlin. Travelers love exploring the Sanssouci park with its many avenues, Roman baths, and the picture gallery, as well as the city’s many palaces. Potsdam is just a 45-minute drive southwest of Berlin.
- The Spreewald. A green area of forests and meadows is crisscrossed by the river Spree that gives it its name. Thanks to its impressive landscapes and ecological importance, Spreewald is a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Come here for long hikes, wildlife spotting, and a breath of fresh air after city life. The forest is just an hour’s drive east of Berlin.
- Usedom. An island in the Baltic Sea, but well connected to the German mainland with numerous bridges, Usedom is another great place for relaxing, especially during the summer months when you can swim, sunbathe, and do water sports. If you’re coming with your own vehicle that’s not too small in size, it’s quite possible to also explore the many wilderness areas of the island, probably the closest thing to a safari that you can find in Germany. Located 225 km (140 mi) north of Berlin, Usedom can be reached in less than three hours.
- Szczecin. Located just 150 km (93 mi) northeast of Berlin, the Polish city of Szczecin is a great - and doable - day-trip destination. The city is home to a well-preserved old town, impressive Pomeranian Dukes Castle, and a promenade along the River Oder, while the Lower Oder Valley Landscape Park is just outside. You’ll have to cross an international border to go from Germany to Poland, so ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it.
Most popular rental types and cars
The most popular rental car in Berlin is the Skoda Fabia. Many travelers also like the Ford Focus and the Fiat Panda. The most popular car type is compact, followed by economy and mini.
Further destinations
For more about traveling around Germany with a rental car, check out our complete guide.
- Leipzig. Previously part of East Germany, Leipzig has been rising slowly, but recently the city has fully come into its own. A growing hub of technology, science, and art, and home to awesome museums and many city festivals, not to mention beautiful nature areas nearby, the city is called “the New Munich” by some people in Germany. Better yet, it is just 190 km (118 mi) southwest of Berlin and can be reached in just a tad more than two hours.
- Hamburg. Germany’s second largest city is just as freethinking, innovative, and cultured as Berlin, but its location on the North Sea and proximity to Denmark gives it something of a Scandinavian flavor. Hamburg is about 290 km (180 mi) from Berlin, but thanks to those awesome German highways, it can be reached in just a bit over three hours by car.
- Prague. Some people find it too full of tourists, but if there’s any truth in that, then only because Prague offers so much to see and do. The Czech capital is one of the most beautiful cities of Europe, mixing Eastern, Western, and Central European influences in architecture, cuisine, and lifestyle. It takes less than four hours to reach it by car from Berlin, so drive there and see for yourself! Do keep in mind, though, that you’ll be crossing a national border, so first ask your rental car provider if they permit it.
- Nuremberg. Located in Northern Bavaria, Nuremberg has an incredible amount of things to see. These include the Nuremberg Castle, Imperial Castle, Albrecht Dürer's House, Toy Museum, Natural History Museum, and Industrial History Museum. Located 440 km (273 mi) south of Berlin, Nuremberg can be reached in just under four hours. After exploring everything this city has to offer, it’s easy to travel and see the rest of Bavaria.
Car Rental Prices in Berlin
- Convertibles - from $99 per day
- Station wagons - from $50 per day
- Large cars - from $46 per day
- Medium cars - from $38 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $65 per day
- Premium cars - from $68 per day
- Small cars - from $30 per day
- SUVs - from $50 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
These are some of the things to keep in mind when booking a rental car in Germany’s capital:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Zagreb is the cheapest in September when renting a car is about 29% cheaper than the yearly average and a whole 50% cheaper than renting a vehicle in May. Come visit Berlin in early spring!
Top 20 Cities near Berlin
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Munich Car Rentals from $21.85 per day504.8 km / 313.7 miles away
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426.0 km / 264.7 miles away
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249.5 km / 155.1 miles away
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Cologne Car Rentals from $22.04 per day478.3 km / 297.2 miles away
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Stuttgart Car Rentals from $31.91 per day509.4 km / 316.5 miles away
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Dusseldorf Car Rentals from $22.04 per day479.3 km / 297.8 miles away
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Nurnberg Car Rentals from $16.77 per day378.4 km / 235.1 miles away
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Hannover Car Rentals from $20.94 per day247.7 km / 153.9 miles away
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Dresden Car Rentals from $20.78 per day168.5 km / 104.7 miles away
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Bremen Car Rentals from $55.41 per day314.2 km / 195.2 miles away
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Münster Car Rentals from $31.53 per day397.5 km / 247.0 miles away
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Leipzig Car Rentals from $20.78 per day146.5 km / 91.0 miles away
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Dortmund Car Rentals from $41.08 per day410.3 km / 255.0 miles away
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Mannheim Car Rentals from $40.99 per day479.8 km / 298.2 miles away
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Essen Car Rentals from $27.84 per day451.5 km / 280.5 miles away
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Baden-Baden Car Rentals from $34.47 per day558.2 km / 346.9 miles away
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361.6 km / 224.7 miles away
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Koblenz Car Rentals from $25.77 per day466.9 km / 290.1 miles away
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Paderborn Car Rentals from $58.19 per day341.1 km / 211.9 miles away
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Memmingen Car Rentals from $55.41 per day550.7 km / 342.2 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Berlin
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Berlin Gendarmenmarkt/Hilton Hotel Car Rentals from $26.11 per day0.3 km / 0.2 miles away
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Berlin Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) Car Rentals from $24.44 per day2.3 km / 1.4 miles away
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Berlin Mitte Chausseestrasse Car Rentals from $39.38 per day3.6 km / 2.2 miles away
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Berlin Friedrichshain/Treptow Car Rentals from $35.72 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Berlin Zoo Train Station Car Rentals from $24.04 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Berlin Weissensee Car Rentals from $17.95 per day6.9 km / 4.3 miles away
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Berlin Britz Car Rentals from $29.96 per day7.1 km / 4.4 miles away
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Berlin Steglitz Car Rentals from $35.72 per day7.4 km / 4.6 miles away
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Berlin Mariendorf Car Rentals from $17.95 per day7.6 km / 4.7 miles away
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Berlin Tegel Airport Car Rentals from $28.50 per day8.9 km / 5.5 miles away
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Berlin Adlershof Car Rentals from $35.72 per day13.1 km / 8.1 miles away
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Berlin Schoenefeld Airport Car Rentals from $30.82 per day16.9 km / 10.5 miles away
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Berlin Brandenburg Airport Car Rentals from $23.25 per day17.8 km / 11.0 miles away
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Magdeburg North Car Rentals from $20.78 per day125.8 km / 78.1 miles away
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Leipzig/Halle Airport Car Rentals from $111.46 per day143.2 km / 89.0 miles away
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Leipzig Neuschonefeld Car Rentals from $20.78 per day146.5 km / 91.0 miles away
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Leipzig West Car Rentals from $20.78 per day147.8 km / 91.8 miles away
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Dresden Airport Car Rentals from $36.93 per day155.2 km / 96.4 miles away
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Dresden Reick Car Rentals from $20.78 per day168.5 km / 104.7 miles away
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Brunswick North Car Rentals from $20.94 per day196.8 km / 122.3 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Berlin?
Car rental prices in Berlin vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Berlin
The best month to rent a car in Berlin is September (when prices for an Economy class start from $47.31). This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting in June (when rental prices start at $90.88 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.
What’s the usual rental length in Berlin?
Travel lengths vary from month to month: in February, travelers rent a car for an average of 14 days in January, the average rental period is 4 days.
Average Rental Length in Berlin
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Berlin?
While travelers visit Berlin year-round, the most popular month for renting a car is March, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Rental in Berlin by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Global Rent a Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Global Rent a Car | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | MINI 3-Türer | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | BMW 1 Series | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Skoda Scala | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Our Customers Reviews
MK
Ukraine
BMW 3 series Aut.
October 29, 2018
Too much renovations on autobahns and a lot of cars, Germany is wonderful as always.
SC
Israel
Ford Galaxy
July 19, 2018
Germany is a wonderfull place to visit.
Its our second time in Germany.
Make all car hire arangements ahead.
Top 12 Suppliers in Berlin in 2021
Keddy
+49304548920
Kapweg 4
Working hours
Mon:07:30-14:30
Tue:07:30-14:30
Wed:07:30-14:30
Thu:07:30-14:30
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Sat:07:30-12:00
National
+4903084415990 / +4903041012151
Berlin Airport Mietwagenzentrum, 13405 Berlin
Alamo
+490302007390
Friedrichstrasse 200, 10117 Berlin
SIXT
+498966060060
Leipziger Str. 104
Enterprise
0302007390
FRIEDRICHSTRASSE 200,
Europcar
+49304548920
KAPWEG 4
Working hours
Mon:07:30-14:30
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Sat:07:30-12:00
Avis
0302407940
Kronenstrasse 16 Ecke Friedrichstrasse
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
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Budget
+4969710445596
Kronenstraße 16Ecke Friedrichstrasse
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
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Alamo
3084415990
Enterprise Rent A Car
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Mon:08:00-20:00
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Buchbinder
+49030345059310
Kronenstr. 18
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
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Interrent
+4930345059310
Kronenstr. 18
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
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Sat:08:00-12:00
Global Rent a Car
+49030345059310
Kronenstraße 18,10117 Berlin
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-12:00