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Cologne Bonn Airport
Mini
Fiat Panda
or comparable
DKK 111.40
per day
Hamburg Airport
Economy
Peugeot 108
or comparable
DKK 115.65
per day
Bremen Überseestadt
Compact
Opel Astra
or comparable
DKK 156.02
per day
City Centre
Economy Elite
Opel Corsa
or comparable
DKK 174.59
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Full-size
Polestar 2
or comparable
DKK 178.47
per day
City Centre
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Volkswagen Caddy
or comparable
DKK 183.32
per day
Dresden Airport
Intermediate Elite
Audi Q3
or comparable
DKK 243.91
per day
Munich Central Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Passat
or comparable
DKK 245.10
per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 07:40 on 2024-07-13.
Travel Information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+49
Average car hire price
DKK 176 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h or 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
DKK 13.06 per litre or DKK 49.44 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
DKK 12.76 per litre or DKK 48.31 per gallon
Highest petrol price
DKK 14.18 per litre or DKK 53.67 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Germany
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Germany and drop off in another country:
- From Germany to Poland - 1,225 offers from DKK 536.20 per day
- From Germany to Italy - 534 offers from DKK 368.51 per day
- From Germany to Switzerland - 293 offers from DKK 465.08 per day
- From Germany to Austria - 681 offers from DKK 360.90 per day
- From Germany to Hungary - 316 offers from DKK 388.51 per day
The 14 most popular cities in Germany
Top 9 Most Popular Locations in Germany
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Germany the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Germany fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Germany
The best month to hire a car in Germany is April — when the average price for a hire is DKK 298.08 per day. This is 13% less than the yearly average and 24% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is DKK 393.28 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, 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 hire days in Germany
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Germany?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Germany, August is the most popular, while March is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Germany Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 682 |
| Airport locations | 31 |
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, WheeGo, Ok Mobility, Alamo, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | DKK 111 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | WheeGo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Fiat Ducato Cargo | 4 | 13 | Large cars |
| WheeGo | Skoda Fabia | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ok Mobility | Audi Q2 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ok Mobility | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| WheeGo | Skoda Kamiq | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| 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.
DH
United Kingdom
Audi Q2
26 May 2024
Car was perfect for navigating the smaller roads and village lanes of the Bavarian Alps
KC
United Kingdom
Cupra Born
13 April 2024
Keddy are excellent everytime!
MA
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
17 February 2024
I was in business trip, all went well, thank you for asking.
MH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
22 October 2023
Walks in the nature. Beautiful nature.
TC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
3 September 2023
Great countryside, wonderful food, no issues with the car.
JA
United Kingdom
Peugeot 3008
2 September 2023
Touring the Bavarian mountains and lakes
OA
United Kingdom
Skoda Kamiq
19 August 2023
Europa park was excellent
NC
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
16 August 2023
Small car, easy to park and in a good condition car. I only use it to visit places no sport activities.
SC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
16 August 2023
We were in Germany for the Old Timer GP, and saw lots of different cities whilst there
MH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
15 May 2023
Travelling around the county side
MR
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz A Class
18 April 2023
Visited Nurburgring, went up Drachenfels railway at Koenigswinter and saw spring blossom in Bonn all in one easy trip
SL
United Kingdom
Peugeot 3008
11 April 2023
We drove to the Zugspitze and to Neuschwanstein, they are lovely places to visit and very easy to reach using the hire car.
SB
United Kingdom
Audi Q2
11 February 2023
Skiing in Austria
JJ
United Kingdom
VW Polo
25 September 2022
The Rheinland Pfalz area of Germany only receives very few UK tourists and they are missing a lovely part of Germany with glorious wine and many vineyards also operating family run hotels, this being the kind of hotel we stayed in. The area also offers many different restaurants in small villages
BS
United Kingdom
Opel Zafira
22 February 2022
Liked the ease of travelling around Austria and the lovely mountains.
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
5.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
146
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
DKK 176.09
Lowest daily price
DKK 111.40
Total cars available
86213
Top 18 suppliers in Germany in 2024
National
31 locations
DKK 239 - DKK 3,273
Alamo
32 locations
DKK 192 - DKK 3,231
Enterprise
219 locations
DKK 179 - DKK 3,873
Keddy
201 locations
DKK 155 - DKK 1,332
Hertz
73 locations
DKK 160 - DKK 8,931
Ok Mobility
3 locations
DKK 116 - DKK 760
Avis
270 locations
DKK 214 - DKK 11,985
Starcar
105 locations
DKK 195 - DKK 1,925
SIXT
307 locations
DKK 138 - DKK 2,341
Budget
189 locations
DKK 185 - DKK 2,327
Europcar
237 locations
DKK 194 - DKK 1,657
Thrifty
92 locations
DKK 148 - DKK 8,931
WheeGo
17 locations
DKK 111 - DKK 32,781
Buchbinder
264 locations
DKK 154 - DKK 956
Dollar
77 locations
DKK 155 - DKK 982
Flizzr
74 locations
DKK 192 - DKK 1,216
Flex To Go
5 locations
DKK 113 - DKK 2,910
GreenMotion
5 locations
DKK 195 - DKK 1,062
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