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Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R484

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 22/5 and drop-off date of 8/6. 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 9 March 2026.

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 116

Cheapest price per day

R484
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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 9 March 2026.
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There are currently 7 257 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 R484 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R527+

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Compact

Compact

R484+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R662+

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Mini

Mini

R656+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 511+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R584+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R649+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R655+

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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 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:

Hyundai i10R484/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 03/08/26
Ford KaR527/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 03/08/26
Ford FiestaR648/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 03/07/26

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 R898. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
Hyundai i10R484/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 03/08/26
Ford KaR527/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 03/08/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR584/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 03/08/26

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 R750/day – about 1 291% 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 Wheego, offering prices from just R437,11/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R554,91/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 R814 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R972. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R854

February

R939

March

R823

April

R865

May

R891

June

R874

July

R972

August

R920

September

R893

October

R896

November

R814

December

R952

What car do most people hire in Germany?

Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Touran, for example) are the most popular in Germany. Commercial (Opel Vivaro) and Economy (Opel Corsa) 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 3 404 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 March 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 9 March 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•523 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•649 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
56 reviews•270 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

7,1

Value

6,3

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
27 reviews•376 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

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 March 2026.

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

    With an average price of R819/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 344% 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 R863/day (24% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Frankfurt am Main for just R862/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 March 2026.
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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 (R45+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R104+

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