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Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R585

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 25/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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 12 July 2026.

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R734

Cheapest price per day

R585
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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 12 July 2026.
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There are currently 7 309 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 70 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is SUV at R585 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R618+

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Compact

Compact

R708+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R705+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 159+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 275+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R585+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R590+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R674+

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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 R815. Data was last updated on 12 July 2026.
Toyota CorollaR585/day
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Toyota Corolla
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Ford KaR618/day
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Ford Ka
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Citroen C3 AircrossR663/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross
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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 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just R781/day – about 1 289% 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 R26,43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R29,33/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 R816 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R979. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R869

February

R934

March

R864

April

R914

May

R979

June

R936

July

R973

August

R914

September

R912

October

R900

November

R816

December

R959

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 Compact (Volkswagen Golf) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Germany.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Germany?

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 1 302 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 July 2026.

Among the most popular cities in Germany, Munich offers the lowest average car hire price at just R508/day. Other affordable options include Frankfurt am Main (R526/day), Düsseldorf (R533/day), and Berlin (R618/day).

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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 12 July 2026.

Budget

6,6
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41 reviews•310 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,2

Avis

6,8
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27 reviews•379 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 July 2026.

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

    With an average price of R979/day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 116% 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 Cologne where rental cars typically will cost around R662/day (18% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Düsseldorf for just R449/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. Deals were last updated on 12 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Germany. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

R52+

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