Germany

Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R738

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 Germany with a pick-up date of 23/12 and drop-off date of 9/1. 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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Germany car hires in 2025

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 9 October 2025.

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R705

Cheapest price per day

R738

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 9 October 2025.

There are currently 7 202 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 56 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is small car at R738 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 196+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare car hire deals in Germany by type

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen up!R738/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen up!
Hyundai AccentR774/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai AccentR792/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Accent

Best car hire deals found in Germany

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Germany. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Germany with an average daily rate of R1 071. Data was last updated on 9 October 2025.
Volkswagen up!R738/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen up!
Hyundai AccentR774/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai AccentR792/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

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 R729/day – about 1 353% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Germany?

In Germany, the most affordable car hire company right now is Flex To Go, offering prices from just R268,43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R472,92/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Germany? January is the cheapest month, costing about R729 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R987. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R729

February

R790

March

R794

April

R891

May

R908

June

R909

July

R987

August

R959

September

R917

October

R813

November

R767

December

R869

What car do most people hire in Germany?

Economy cars (Skoda Fabia Combi, for example) are the most popular in Germany. Commercial (Opel Vivaro) and Full-size (Skoda Superb Combi) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Germany.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Germany?

Sunnycars has 868 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Germany at 824.

Top rental 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 9 October 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
207 reviews263 locations

Sixt

6,5
Okay
212 reviews512 locations

Europcar

6,9
Okay
50 reviews649 locations

Budget

6,7
Okay
43 reviews309 locations

Hertz

6,7
Okay
56 reviews269 locations

keddy by Europcar

7,8
Good
4 reviews824 locations

Thrifty

7,0
Good
3 reviews184 locations

Avis

6,7
Okay
25 reviews376 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Germany?

    With an average price of R1 712/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 60% 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 Munich where rental cars typically will cost around R705/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Munich for just R548/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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Germany. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Germany. Deals were last updated on 9 October 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R58+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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