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Cheap Car Hire in Hamburg, Germany from £20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Hamburg with a pick-up date of 20/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Hamburg, Germany car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Hamburg, Germany. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

WHEEGO

Price of gas per litre

£1.40

Average price per day

£39

Cheapest price per day

£20

Popular car types in Hamburg, Germany

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Hamburg, Germany and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

There are 31 hire agencies servicing Hamburg. These agencies, altogether, have 249 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Hamburg with prices from £20 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Hamburg:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Hamburg, Germany by type

Here are the best Hamburg small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Hamburg medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Hamburg SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Jazz£20/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Peugeot 2008£20/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 2008
Ford Puma£21/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Puma

Best car hire deals found in Hamburg

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Hamburg, Germany. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Hamburg, Germany with an average daily rate of £24. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Hamburg. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Honda Jazz£20/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Peugeot 2008£20/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 2008
Ford Puma£21/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Puma

Cheapflights insights for Hamburg car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Hamburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Hamburg?

To get the best deal on car hire in Hamburg, book about 49 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £28, which is about 39% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Hamburg?

In Hamburg, the most affordable car hire company right now is Wheego, offering prices from just £16.34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is GREEN MOTION , with rates starting at £16.86/day.

What is the best car rental company in Hamburg?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Hamburg is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hamburg?

At Hamburg, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £28. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging £36 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Hamburg, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £28. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging £36 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£28

February

£29

March

£32

April

£36

May

£36

June

£34

July

£34

August

£35

September

£32

October

£32

November

£30

December

£34

What car do most people hire in Hamburg?

Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class, for example) are the most popular in Hamburg. Economy (Opel Corsa) and Full-size (Audi A4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Hamburg.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Hamburg?

Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 33 locations in Hamburg, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Hamburg, Germany

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hamburg, Germany known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Hamburg, Germany. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Hamburg, including Budget, Hertz and Sixt. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.0

Hertz

10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

8.7
Very Good
7 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Star Car

14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

7.9
Good
2 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.5

keddy by Europcar

2.0
Poor
1 review33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Sunnycars

33 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hamburg, Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Hamburg?

    In order to begin your application for car hires in Hamburg, you will have to know what documents are needed from you. To start out, you will need to be at least 18 years old in order to apply for car hire in Hamburg; some companies will want you to be over 21 before you can get car hires in Hamburg. You will need a driver's licence; if it is not written in a language that uses Roman characters, then you will need an official transcription from your home country's embassy. Otherwise, you will need an International Driver's Permit to make use of car hires in Hamburg.

  • What are the rules for driving in Hamburg?

    When driving your hired car in Hamburg, you will be driving on the right-hand side of the road and may only overtake cars using the left lane. The speed limit in cities and towns are between 30 and 60 km/h (19-37 mph). The main highway system in Germany is called Autobahn, and on these highways, there are no speed limits. The drinking and driving limit is 0.05%, lower than the UK’s limit. If you go out for the evening, it is always advisable for you to order a taxi or Uber. The laws in Germany are very strict; if you are breathalysed over 0.05%, then you will have to pay a roughly €500 (£420) fine and you will have your licence suspended for two months, as well as having a permanent record being made on your licence record.

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

    Due to the sheer size of the city, you have a good chance at finding cheap car hires in Hamburg. If you are wondering what kind of vehicle you'll need, it would depend on what you have planned in the city. If you are planning on staying in the city of Hamburg, then maybe you should hire a small economy class car. If you are planning to travel more around Germany, then you might want to get a bigger car that has more power.

  • Where are the best places to park in Hamburg?

    Don't know where to park your car hire in Hamburg? Mostly when travellers hire a car for their trip they will also have booked accommodation in the city. When you have booked a hotel or have a house rented, you will most likely have a parking area available for your car; otherwise, you will have to park at a car park or on the street.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Hamburg?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £39/day when booking a car hire in Hamburg. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Wheego, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Hamburg for a week from Wheego?

    From Wheego you can hire a car in Hamburg from about £201 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Hamburg?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Hamburg for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Hamburg for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Hamburg is £863 (£29/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Hamburg for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Hamburg is £45. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Hamburg. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Hamburg for as low as £37/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Hamburg, Germany

Browse car hires by fuel type in Hamburg, Germany. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Hamburg, Germany. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Hamburg, Germany. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£27+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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