Germany

Cheap Car Hire in Germany from £12

Munich, Germany
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Munich, Germany
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Germany car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Germany. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Ok Mobility

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£36

Cheapest price per day

£12

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Germany?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Germany, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 4,524 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

£13 - £20

Out of all the popular cities in Germany, Dortmund is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £13/day. Renting a car in Dortmund is 35% cheaper than renting one in Nuremberg where the per day rate is around £20. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Germany to get a rental car in are: Berlin (£14/day), Munich (£15/day), and Cologne (£15/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Berlin should expect to spend around £14/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Germany is Berlin.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Germany and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

£32

February

£36

March

£36

April

£36

May

£36

June

£42

July

£43

August

£39

September

£38

October

£32

November

£31

December

£40

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Germany is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Germany

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Germany and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Germany this past week from 6,716 hire locations out of 48 hire agencies. Prices for a Germany small car hire start from £12/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

£125+

Compare available car types for hire in Germany

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Germany to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

£33 - £58

All Car Types

£49 - £80

To hire a small car in Germany, you would pay an average price of £41/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Germany (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£58/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a small car saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Germany, you would pay an average price of £54/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Germany (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£74/day). In fact, April is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Germany, you would pay an average price of £77/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Germany (~£55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£100/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a large car is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Germany, you would pay an average price of £50/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Germany (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£86/day). In fact, May is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a SUV saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Germany, you would pay an average price of £105/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Germany (~£77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£129/day). In fact, May is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a van is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Germany, you would pay an average price of £100/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Germany (~£69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£147/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a luxury car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Germany, you would pay an average price of £65/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Germany (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£115/day). In fact, October is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a convertible is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Aygo£12/day
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Volkswagen Polo£13/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Ford Ka£13/day
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Top hire agencies in Germany

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Germany known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Germany. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Germany, including pickup locations serving Munich, Berlin and Düsseldorf. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

keddy by Europcar

809 locations

Sunnycars

662 locations

Europcar

642 locations

FLIZZR

549 locations

Global Rent A Car

524 locations

Sixt

493 locations

BUCHBINDER

479 locations

Avis

366 locations

Best Germany car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Germany. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Germany with an average daily rate of £20. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Germany, including options within a close proximity to Munich, Berlin and Düsseldorf. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Toyota Aygo£12/day
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Toyota Aygo
Volkswagen Polo£13/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Ford Ka£13/day
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Ford Ka

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Germany?

    Car hire companies in Germany require you to present a valid driving licence, which indicates that it is not expired when collecting the vehicle. If your driver's permit is issued in a non-Latin alphabet, it must be accompanied by a valid International Drivers Permit. All drivers are eligible for car hires in Germany from the age of 18 years. Drivers of this age and above can drive any category of car, from luxury car hire to family size cars. Keep in mind that if you have a driving license from a non-EU country, it is only valid for six months in Germany.

  • What are the rules for driving in Germany?

    When you have booked your car hire in Germany, you will need to know the speed limits on the roads. On the motorways, the limit is 80mph (130 kph), on main roads it is 60 mph (100 kph) and in urban areas, the limit is 30 mph (50 kph). While driving on the Autobahn, you will notice some areas have no speed limit. In these areas you can drive as fast as you like, but take extra care when overtaking as cars can appear quickly. In Germany, you will drive on the right-hand side of the road. Drink driving restrictions are more strict than in the UK with a maximum level of blood alcohol volume of 0.05%. When driving in car hires in Germany with children in the car, remember that children under three cannot travel without a child seat. If they are older than three, they need to be in the back seat of the car.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Germany?

    Driving in Germany is a pleasant experience. The roads are well maintained, and the signage makes sense, even if you don't speak German, so picking car hires in Germany are all about your own personal preference. Being the birthplace of VW, it would be a nice gesture to sample the driving comforts of Germany's beloved brand. Picking an automatic smaller or compact vehicle will be best for those who are budget conscious. On the other hand, sitting back in a luxury car hire and cruising along the long winding roads from Königssee to Bodensee can be a beautiful way to experience the scenery of the wide-open fields and villages. If you visit Germany during the summer months, be sure to hire a convertible and drive along the French border to experience the largest contiguous wine-growing area where grapes, almonds, figs, lemons and kiwi fruit thrive.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Germany?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Global Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Germany.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Germany?

    When hiring a car in Germany, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Sixt, and with prices around £55/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is COMPACT, which starts as low as £17/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Germany?

    At £15/day, the cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Paderborn. On average, Paderborn has the cheapest daily rental car price (£16/day), which is 60% below average price for cities in Germany.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Germany?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Germany.

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Small car hires in Germany

Find small car hire deals in Germany from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Germany cost an average of £15 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Toyota Aygo£12/day
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Toyota Aygo
Chevrolet Spark£12/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Ford Ka£12/day
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Ford Ka

People carrier hires in Germany

Find people carrier hire deals in Germany from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Germany cost an average of £18 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for people carrier hires within the Germany area, including pickup locations near Munich, Berlin and Düsseldorf. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Ford Galaxy£18/day
5
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A/C
Ford Galaxy

Car hires by fuel type in Germany

Browse car hires by fuel type in Germany. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Germany. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£109+

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