Germany

Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R834

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 24/12 and drop-off date of 30/12. 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 14 October 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

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 14 October 2025.

There are currently 7 221 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 56 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is SUV at R834 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 670+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 170+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 022+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

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!R851/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Hyundai AccentR863/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai AccentR880/day
4
M
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 324. Data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Toyota Urban CruiserR834/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Volkswagen up!R851/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Hyundai AccentR863/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 R739/day – about 1 370% 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 R270,60/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R476,75/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 R732 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R996. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R732

February

R798

March

R802

April

R897

May

R915

June

R915

July

R996

August

R967

September

R928

October

R853

November

R772

December

R877

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 Mini (Fiat 500) 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 825.

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 14 October 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1
Good
208 reviews264 locations

Sixt

6,5
Okay
212 reviews512 locations

Europcar

6,9
Okay
50 reviews649 locations

Budget

6,8
Okay
43 reviews309 locations

Hertz

6,7
Okay
56 reviews270 locations

keddy by Europcar

7,8
Good
4 reviews825 locations

Thrifty

7,0
Good
3 reviews186 locations

Avis

6,8
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 14 October 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Germany?

    With an average price of R1 726/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 88% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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 14 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 (R57+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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