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Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R431

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 1/3 and drop-off date of 22/3. 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 2026

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 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R562

Cheapest price per day

R431
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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 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.
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There are currently 7 264 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 59 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is small car at R431 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R431+

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Compact

Compact

R455+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R866+

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Standard

Standard

R966+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 381+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 200+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 021+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R432+

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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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR431/day
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 02/09/26
Volkswagen GolfR455/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Found 02/09/26

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 R989. Data was last updated on 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR431/day
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 02/09/26
Hyundai VenueR432/day
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Hyundai Venue
Found 02/08/26
Toyota HiluxR445/day
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Toyota Hilux
Found 02/08/26

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 R707/day – about 1 240% 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 Flex To Go, offering prices from just R202,33/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Wheego, with rates starting at R337,64/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Germany? March is the cheapest month, costing about R753 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R927. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R818

February

R767

March

R753

April

R833

May

R852

June

R843

July

R927

August

R891

September

R862

October

R856

November

R781

December

R917

What car do most people hire in Germany?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Germany?

Sunnycars has 894 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Germany at 827.

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 3 401 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.
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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 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,2
Good
210 reviews•265 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Sixt

6,9
Okay
211 reviews•520 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,8

Europcar

7,1
Good
52 reviews•648 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,1

Hertz

6,9
Okay
55 reviews•271 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,8

Budget

6,8
Okay
43 reviews•309 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,4

keddy by Europcar

7,5
Good
4 reviews•827 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,5

Thrifty

6,9
Okay
3 reviews•185 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,4

Avis

6,7
Okay
26 reviews•376 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.

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

    With an average price of R604/day, Flex To Go is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 80% 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 Frankfurt am Main where rental cars typically will cost around R422/day (21% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Frankfurt am Main for just R338/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 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R67+).

Electric

Electric

R67+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R97+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R141+

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