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Germany car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R731

Cheapest price per day

R558
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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 R558 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R701+

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Compact

Compact

R558+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R747+

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Standard

Standard

R894+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 076+

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Premium

Premium

R1 294+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R682+

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Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

R751+

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Best car hire deals found in Germany

Suzuki CiazR558/day
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 11/06/26
Kia SonetR682/day
Kia Sonet
Found 11/04/26
Volkswagen PoloR682/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 11/04/26

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 R798/day – about 1 312% 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 R845 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R993. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R880

February

R969

March

R892

April

R944

May

R980

June

R951

July

R993

August

R900

September

R892

October

R907

November

R845

December

R955

What car do most people hire in Germany?

Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Touran, for example) are the most popular in Germany. Economy (Opel Corsa) 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 R465/day. Other affordable options include Munich (R500/day), Düsseldorf (R538/day), and Berlin (R555/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

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,6

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 R566/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 150% 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 R573/day (24% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Düsseldorf for just R411/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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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R57+).

Electric

Electric

R57+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R104+

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