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Germany car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R712

Cheapest price per day

R437
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Popular car types in Germany

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There are currently 7 348 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 70 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is small car at R437 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R437+

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Compact

Compact

R627+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R690+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 333+

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Premium

Premium

R1 336+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 583+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R514+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R707+

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Best car hire deals found in Germany

Citroen C3 AircrossR437/day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 10/24/26
Kia SonetR514/day
Kia Sonet
Found 10/24/26
Toyota YarisR563/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 10/24/26

Cheapflights insights for Germany car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Germany, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R808/day – about 1 333% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Germany?

In Germany, the most affordable car hire company right now is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, offering prices from just R25,05/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R25,92/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Germany? November is the cheapest month, costing about R854 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 006. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R891

February

R978

March

R903

April

R954

May

R993

June

R966

July

R1 006

August

R914

September

R904

October

R900

November

R854

December

R973

What car do most people hire in Germany?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Germany. Passenger van (Volkswagen Touran) and Estate car (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Germany.

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

Among the most popular cities in Germany, Frankfurt am Main offers the lowest average car hire price at just R471/day. Other affordable options include Munich (R506/day), Düsseldorf (R545/day), and Berlin (R562/day).

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Top rental agencies in Germany

Budget

6,9
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40 reviews•311 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,5

Avis

6,7
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26 reviews•379 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,9

National

6,7
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9 reviews•33 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Oase

1 location
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INTERLINE

17 locations
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BUCHBINDER

500 locations
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CARO

58 locations
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Akko Car Rental

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

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

    With an average price of R794/day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 247% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    When visiting Germany, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Düsseldorf where rental cars typically will cost around R580/day (21% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Düsseldorf for just R416/day.

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

    Cars in Germany are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Germany

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Electric

R206+

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