Car Rental in Germany

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Munich Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Flex To Go
€11.54 per day
Frankfurt Airport
Economy
Peugeot 108 or similar
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
€13.96 per day
Downtown
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or similar
Volkswagen Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
€16.89 per day
Downtown
Full-size
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
€20.24 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Munich Airport
Compact Elite
Opel Astra or similar
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
€20.41 per day
Frankfurt Airport
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or similar
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
€22.45 per day
Bonn Bad Godesberg
Intermediate Elite
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€24.64 per day
Augsburg North Lechhausen
Economy Elite
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€24.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:49 PM on 10/22/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+49
Average car rental price
€19 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h or 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.3 / 10
Average gas price
€1.91 per liter or €7.23 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.82 per liter or €6.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
€2.05 per liter or €7.75 per gallon

Why rent a car in Germany?

Germany is a great place to travel around by car. Although the country is rather large, it boasts some of the best highways in the world, and the route between the north and the south or the east and the west can be done in a matter of hours. With beautiful cities and impressive nature areas, Germany is a place to discover.

If you want to know more about renting a car in Germany, don't miss our complete guide.

Germany

One-way Car Rentals in Germany

Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Germany and drop off in another country:

  • From Germany to Poland - 1,225 offers from €71.85 per day
  • From Germany to Italy - 534 offers from €49.38 per day
  • From Germany to Switzerland - 293 offers from €62.32 per day
  • From Germany to Austria - 681 offers from €48.36 per day
  • From Germany to Hungary - 316 offers from €52.06 per day

Top ways to enter Germany

  • Munich Airport: Serving the capital city of Bavaria, Munich Airport handled 31.6 million passengers in 2022. The airport is a large hub for Lufthansa, but also has flights by low-cost carriers like easyJet and Vueling. 
  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport: Opened in late 2020, Brandenburg Airport replaced both Tegel and Schoenefeld airports that served the German capital and the surrounding Brandenburg region.
  • Frankfurt Airport: The largest airport in the country and fourth-busiest in Europe, Frankfurt Airport handles flights to and from destinations all around the world. The airport offers access to much of central and western Germany.
  • Dusseldorf Airport. In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dusseldorf Airport is one of the most important airports in Germany. It connects the North Rhine-Westphalian state capital with destinations all over the world, but also with other domestic German airports.
  • Hamburg Airport: Serving Germany’s second-largest city, it is the main airport in the country’s north. The airport is popular with low-cost carriers like Eurowings, Ryanair, and Wizz Air.

Top cities and places to visit

  • Berlin. Known for its culturally innovative climate, diverse neighborhoods, and the historical importance of the Berlin Wall that used to divide the city into two until 1989, Berlin has many faces, but all of them are exciting for a foreign visitor. It would be impossible to list all of the city’s landmarks, but attractions as diverse as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Eastside Gallery, Terror Museum, and Tempelhof Airport all combine to create what Berlin is today.
  • Hamburg. Located near the North Sea, the second-largest city of Germany is known for its vast port and high quality of living, but equally for such free-spirited sections of the city as Altona, St. Georg, and St. Pauli that are some of the most notable hubs of counterculture in Europe. A visit to Hamburg is also not complete without seeing its iconic Rathaus, or city hall, and some of its five main Lutheran churches.
  • Leipzig. One of Germany's best-kept secrets, over the last decade Leipzig has become one of Germany’s hottest destinations. Located just a two-hour drive southwest of Berlin in the region of Saxony, Leipzig is known for its high level of education and innovation, but equally for its artistic creativity. 
  • Bavaria. The region's main attraction is its grand capital, Munich, but you shouldn't overlook its national parks, stunning mountains, and cozy towns, either. Historic Augsburg should also not be missed. For nature lovers, the areas of Allgäu and Bodensee are worth a visit.
  • Frankfurt. There's more to Frankfurt than just finance and business as the city is also famous for its museums, architecture, and Hessian cuisine.
  • Bonn. The capital of Germany between 1949 and 1990, Bonn is a smaller city with an abundance of cultural life.
  • Dresden. When you visit Dresden, you feel transported back to times long past. The old town was rebuilt true to the original after the destruction in World War II. On the other side of the river Elbe you will find modern, alternatively shaped districts.
  • Sylt. With miles of light sandy beaches awaiting you in the far north of Germany, the island of Sylt is a popular holiday destination for German tourists, especially in summer. Sylt can be reached by train, by ferry from Denmark and by car train from Niebüll, Germany.
  • Harz. The Harz Mountains, located in central Germany, are a picturesque and historical range of hills that offer a wide range of outdoor activities and cultural experiences. The Harz region is famous for its beautiful landscapes, dense forests, crystal-clear lakes, and charming towns, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Most popular rental car

The most popular rental car in Germany is the Fiat 500, followed by the Hyundai i30 and the Opel Astra. The most popular rental car types are compact, mini, and economy. 

Driver's license requirements

  • Germany recognizes driver’s licenses from all the member states of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) if they are valid, written in a Latin alphabet, and if you are in the country on a visit that’s shorter than one year. If you are a full-time resident of Germany, you need to acquire a German driver’s license.
  • If your driver’s license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP). 
  • Similarly, if your driver’s license doesn’t show your photograph, you might be required to have an IDP.
  • Even if you have an IDP, you also need to carry the driver’s license from your country as you might be required to present both.
  • You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times. 
  • Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
  • There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.

Crossing borders

Germany shares a border with Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Germany is a member of the Schengen Area and so are all of its neighboring countries. If you’ll need a visa to enter the Schengen Area, the same will also permit you to enter any of the Germany’s neighboring countries.

Some car rental providers allow you to cross national borders and even drop off your car in a different country, while others don’t. If you’d like to cross a national border during your rental period, make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a car. Learn more about cross-border rentals in our Help Center.

Top driving routes

  • Baltic Sea Coast. Mostly overlooked by foreign visitors, Germany’s Baltic Sea region is an interesting place to visit. The formerly East German region is known for its white-sand beaches and islands which are lovely to visit during the summer months, as well as the scenic Hanseatic cities of Rostock, Kiel, and Lubeck.
  • The Black Forest. An inspiration for many of the famous German fairy tales, the Schwarzwald is both a nature area and a cultural region. As fun to explore hiking as it is in a car, the region is home to some of the most scenic drives in Germany. Attractions include the distinct Black Forest farmhouses, the historic Maulbronn monastery, and plenty of serenity.  The most important city within the Black Forest is Freiburg.
  • Western Germany. Industrial and very densely populated, the west of Germany is another part of the country that’s perhaps under the radar of most foreign visitors. Those who do give it a chance will discover not just historic cities like Cologne and Trier, but also wineries, river valleys, and mines turned into heritage sites.
  • Bavaria. Start your route in Munich and explore some of the most beautiful regions in Germany. These include the Berchtesgaden National Park, Lake Chiemsee, Allgäu with the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle and Lake Constance (Bodensee). In addition to Munich, the Bavarian cities of Würzburg, Nuremberg, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber are particularly worthwhile.
  • Central Germany: Travel from Dresden via the Harz Mountains to Cologne. In addition to visiting Dresden, a trip to Saxon Switzerland is also worthwhile at the beginning of this route. The Bastei is the most recommended sight here. There are also worthwhile hiking routes in this region. A stop in Leipzig is also worthwhile on the way to the Harz area. In addition to mountains, forests and stalactite caves, you can also explore disused mines in the Harz Mountains. On the way to Cologne, you can extend your route to other beautiful cities such as Münster and Dusseldorf.

Car rental prices

  • Convertibles - from €28 per day
  • Station wagons - from €18 per day
  • Large cars - from €18 per day
  • Medium cars - from €14 per day
  • Vans - from €22 per day
  • Premium cars - from €31 per day
  • Small cars - from €12 per day
  • SUVs - from €17 per day

Money-saving and other tips

You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Germany:

  • Compare rates of different car providers
  • Book your rental car as early as possible
  • 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 Germany is the cheapest in October when renting an automobile is almost 30% cheaper than the yearly average.
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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Fact checked by
Jenny and Christian Juraschek
Jenny and Christian are originally from Germany. They have been traveling the world together since 2017 and live in the Canary Islands for a few months a year. They are parents, German-speaking travel bloggers and nature lovers.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Germany?

The cost of renting a car in Germany varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Germany
€43.39
January
€41.86
February
€44.55
March
€39.95
April
€43.41
May
€49.12
June
€49.11
July
€45.52
August
€48.05
September
€45.26
October
€41.76
November
€49.98
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Germany is April — when rental costs average €39.95 per day. This is 12% cheaper than the yearly average and 20% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €49.98 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the average rental length in Germany?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Germany
5
January
5
February
5
March
5
April
5
May
6
June
7
July
6
August
5
September
5
October
5
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Germany?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Germany, the most popular month is August, while the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Germany by pick-up date relative to the average
100%
January
84%
February
80%
March
85%
April
102%
May
106%
June
122%
July
124%
August
109%
September
100%
October
84%
November
103%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 708
Airport locations 31
Popular suppliers WheeGo, Enterprise, Ok Mobility, Alamo, Keddy
Popular car categories Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price €12 per day
Cheapest supplier Flex To Go

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Enterprise Fiat Ducato Cargo 4 13 Large cars
WheeGo Fiat Ducato 4 10 Large cars
WheeGo Fiat Panda 3 2 Small cars
WheeGo Skoda Fabia 3 2 Small cars
Ok Mobility Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Small cars
Ok Mobility Audi Q2 5 2 SUVs
WheeGo Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
WheeGo Fiat Scudo 4 5 Large cars
WheeGo Skoda Kamiq 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Volkswagen Golf 5 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Polo
9/28/24
Everything was great. Stayed with extended family. They were great hosts and tour guides. Saw tons of historical sites, sports venues, WW II stuff, a zoo, and some great restaurants & bakeries.
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
9/16/24
Great trip Germany 🇩🇪 Austria 🇦🇹 Italy 🇮🇹
Photo 1 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 2 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 3 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 4 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 5 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 6 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 7 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 8 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 9 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 10 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 11 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 12 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 13 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24) Photo 14 by Allan M. about renting a Volkswagen Polo in Germany (9/16/24)
Turkey
Volkswagen Passat
9/9/24
Beautiful nature a bit outside of city center, well orginzed city and anything you can reach
Brazil
Toyota Aygo
8/19/24
Photo 1 by Lucas Stepanow E. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Germany (8/19/24) Photo 2 by Lucas Stepanow E. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Germany (8/19/24)
Israel
Polestar 2
7/31/24
Amazing nature. Excellent roads. Greate people
Photo 1 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24) Photo 2 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24) Photo 3 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24) Photo 4 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24) Photo 5 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24) Photo 6 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24) Photo 7 by moshe b. about renting a Polestar 2 in Germany (7/31/24)
Israel
Skoda Karoq
7/27/24
St. Wolfgang Sigmund Thun Klamm Sommer-Funpark Fiss Plansee Seefeld
Ireland
Volvo XC60
7/23/24
Family Wedding, sight seeing around cities.
United Arab Emirates
Peugeot 208
7/20/24
Nature and exploring
Malta
Abarth 695
7/18/24
Travelled to The Netherlands
Spain
Toyota Aygo
7/17/24
The trip, finally was great
Iceland
Volkswagen Golf
7/10/24
We where in the alps and walking and bicycling and it was amasing
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 208
6/13/24
Rain and floods
Turkey
Skoda Kamiq
6/5/24
They are very friendly and beatifull Office with water and also for the kids.
Brazil
Audi Q2
5/17/24
Cruised a loop in Bavaria and Tirol for 13 days starting and ending in Frankfurt am Main.
Australia
Peugeot 3008
5/5/24
Nothing special to speak about.
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 208
4/21/24
I loved my experience with ok mobility from beginning to end and I loved my car so much
Malta
Opel Corsa
4/20/24
Site seeing and nature
United States of America (USA)
Audi Q2
3/23/24
Drove to Val Gardena for skiing.
Finland
Volkswagen Golf
3/13/24
We spent a week in Schladming skiing. As the weather was excellent, it was an extremely pleasant vacation with well maintained slopes, goodrestaurants, short queues for lifts, pleasant stay at the hotel and good driving condition and of course, a car that served for its purpose
Hong Kong
Peugeot 208
3/11/24
I drive from Frankfurt to Swiss. I spend 11 days in Swiss. It is very wonderful trip . My wife and I like the mountains and lakes.
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 3008
2/21/24
This was work related.
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
2/20/24
Mainz is an amazing city with a beautiful cathedral (Dom) …worth a visit !
Turkey
Volkswagen Golf STW
2/5/24
Major activity was about finding an available charging station, waiting for the car to get charged…
Greece
Volkswagen Polo
2/4/24
Ski snowboard in Austria Excellent
Italy
Citroen C3 Aircross
2/2/24
professional
Turkey
Toyota Aygo
1/30/24
Colmar and villages were astonishing places to visit.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
1/27/24
I was working so not a holiday
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i30
12/24/23
Was there for family matters.
Ireland
Skoda Fabia
12/12/23
Family visit
Germany
Citroen C3 Aircross
12/9/23
Meeting good friends but the experience wirt OK Mobility and agent at counter kept a shadow over our trip
Canada
Opel Vivaro
12/3/23
Hit a snow storm, glad the van had 4x4 and snow tires!
Ireland
Hyundai i30
12/3/23
Business trip car was perfect for our needs.
Ireland
Volkswagen Golf
10/17/23
We enjoyed Germany very much
United States of America (USA)
Skoda Kamiq
10/16/23
Bamberg was beautiful.
Israel
BMW 3 Series
10/16/23
wonderfully nature, great restaurants, well mannered people. etc.
United States of America (USA)
Seat Leon
9/26/23
I was glad that I ordered an automatic because at one point I needed someone else to drive me to the doctor and they were able to do it.
Switzerland
Volkswagen Golf
9/4/23
Too many construction sites on the highway A1.
Canada
Hyundai Kona
8/19/23
Good great service
Saudi Arabia
Ford Tourneo
8/14/23
Photo 1 by Abdullah A. about renting a Ford Tourneo in Germany (8/14/23) Photo 2 by Abdullah A. about renting a Ford Tourneo in Germany (8/14/23) Photo 3 by Abdullah A. about renting a Ford Tourneo in Germany (8/14/23)
Turkey
Opel Corsa
8/12/23
Bad weather conditions
Portugal
Audi Q2
8/9/23
I came to Germany for a Sommercamp meditation retreat. Very special and amazing experience.
Photo 1 by Miao L. about renting a Audi Q2 in Germany (8/9/23) Photo 2 by Miao L. about renting a Audi Q2 in Germany (8/9/23) Photo 3 by Miao L. about renting a Audi Q2 in Germany (8/9/23)
Poland
Skoda Scala
8/9/23
Smooth car
Israel
Peugeot 3008
7/23/23
We traveled all across Austria 🇦🇹 , our best experience was to drive the GROSSGLOCKNER road .. amazing
South Africa
Volkswagen Polo
7/12/23
Great. No real complains, maybe except the Navi let me down 2 or 3 times with incorrect directions....
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
7/11/23
I travelled to Sontheim for work so did not see a great deal of the area however the hotel was fine.
United States of America (USA)
Skoda Kamiq
7/8/23
Trip was great. I like Europe and I wasn’t disappointed at all.
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Polo
7/2/23
We went to see the Berlin Wall and it was great to drive on the autobahn.
Australia
Mercedes Benz A Class
6/23/23
We drove from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Wendland (about 250 km NE), visiting Rundlingen (circular villages), and back via Potsdam (Sans Souci).
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
6/18/23
It was business and I needed a good value car
Canada
Ford Fiesta
6/14/23
Great trip to Dresden and Leipzig.
Photo 1 by Zlatko D. about renting a Ford Fiesta in Germany (6/14/23) Photo 2 by Zlatko D. about renting a Ford Fiesta in Germany (6/14/23)

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Keddy
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
170
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
€19.38
Lowest daily price
€11.54
Total cars available
89521

Top 18 suppliers in Germany in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 890 reviews
32 locations
€19 - €296
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.4 / 758 reviews
199 locations
€19 - €166
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 98 reviews
70 locations
€20 - €400
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 1,203 reviews
219 locations
€15 - €394
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 136 reviews
31 locations
€21 - €293
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 590 reviews
307 locations
€25 - €533
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 106 reviews
270 locations
€26 - €423
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.1 / 2,184 reviews
2 locations
€14 - €176
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 422 reviews
258 locations
€24 - €226
Buchbinder
Buchbinder
Very good 8 / 418 reviews
264 locations
€19 - €94
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 96 reviews
230 locations
€24 - €276
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 94 reviews
90 locations
€25 - €1,197
Starcar
Starcar
Good 7.9 / 57 reviews
105 locations
€27 - €273
WheeGo
WheeGo
Good 7.8 / 714 reviews
17 locations
€15 - €570
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.8 / 146 reviews
91 locations
€20 - €97
Flizzr
Flizzr
Good 7.8 / 15 reviews
73 locations
€27 - €483
Flex To Go
Flex To Go
Good 7.7 / 404 reviews
6 locations
€12 - €105
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Satisfactory 6.1 / 67 reviews
7 locations
€13 - €70
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