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.

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Germany car hires in 2025

Most common car type	Economy

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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

R899+

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Compact

R863+

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Intermediate

R898+

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Standard

R1 670+

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Mini

R851+

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Premium

R1 170+

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Passenger van

R2 022+

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Compact SUV

R834+

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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:

Volkswagen up!R851/day

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Hyundai AccentR863/day

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Hyundai AccentR880/day

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Toyota Urban CruiserR834/day

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Volkswagen up!R851/day

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Hyundai AccentR863/day

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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R739/day – about 1 370% 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 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.

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Top rental agencies in Germany

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1

Good

208 reviews•264 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|May 2025

The car was perfect well maintained and reliable. We enjoyed driving it wherever we need to go.

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Perfekt!!!

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Two hours before pickup we received an email from Enterprise that our reservation was cancelled because there were no cars available. We immediately called the local office but received no further information or help. This left us with cancelling an important part of our Germany trip. I have trusted KAYAK with recommending Enterprise car rentals but I will not do so again. Grade F!

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Pickup was very fast with the car being available immediately and the agents asking minimal questions. Dropoff was a bit tricky since it wasn't obvious where you're supposed to park the car, and my dropoff location was different from my pickup location.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

No communication from the company After paying 25 euros for a taxi to get to the pick up location, the reservation I had was cancelled without any reason because I arrived 5 minutes later because of the traffic jams.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

They didn’t have any car available. This ruined all my plans for that day.

1 out of 70

Sixt

6,5

Okay

212 reviews•512 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Jul 2025

There was an additional ~30 EUR charge on top of what I had paid through expedia/kayak, which came as a surprise. The drop off location in Salzburg wasn’t immediately obvious in terms of how to find it and return the car (city location near Hbf).

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2024

The vehicle return process was quick and easy.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2024

The Peugeot 5008 is a reliable, comfortable, fuel efficient, roomy 4-6 seater, it was a delight to drive!

8,0

Very Good|Feb 2024

I liked the heated seats.

6,0

Okay|Aug 2023

The staff was friendly, but I think that she didn't disclose all available options. In particular, I had reserved a car for around EUR 280, but I ended up paying more than EUR 600. To be fair, I chose a car with GPS, which was not included in the original price. That said the total price should have been closer to EUR 400 because some additional insurance was imposed on me because I was led to believe that there was no other option.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

I turned up at the location specified and. NO-ONE was there!!! I walked around the entire parking lot, saw all the SIXT parking spots, but not a single person was there. I attempted to call the number in the email but only got an automated response that gave zero options to speak with anyone. I left a message too and NO-ONE got back to me. Horrible. I’m asking for a full refund of my rental fee at this time

1 out of 71

Europcar

6,9

Okay

50 reviews•649 locations

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2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

We have booked in advance an automatic car from next to the central station, but after waiting an hour in the line they told us that there wes no automatic car available and that we have to go to another location.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

This is maybe the best car rental counter ever. I've used them 6-7 times and it's always been accurate and easy to pick up.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Europcar was great! It was my 1st time using them. They explained everything clearly, provided me with a new car for my drive from Munich to Zurich. Pick up and return were smooth as can be. Invoice was accurate. I highly recommend using them!

7,9

Good|Oct 2021

I had a reservation for a compact car at 16:00. Flight was delayed so arrived 20:00 at the counter and was told they only hold cars for 1 hour past reservation time(at an airport rental office where flight delays are not uncommon?). Had to take a larger vehicle and was charged for the difference...

7,9

Good|Oct 2021

When in a foreign country and issued a car that looks like the inside of an airliner cockpit without any documents or instructions on how to drive or operate it competently, I had to request a replacement with more familiar simpler operation.

1,9

Poor|Sept 2021

The staff was probably racist. I observed her behavior to other German-speaking customers. The staff tried to provide a SW car which I rented sedan. ZERO customer service and handling. For the upgraded final car, they told me that the car was white, but the car came black, and in the key sticker it was still written white for the black car. I requested the staff to talk with their supervisor but staff said I cannot speak with a supervisor. Finally, the staff told me that the car was at -3 level of the parking, which they were supposed to give me the car in front of the office. I went to -3 to have the car but the car wasn't there. Then I went to -2 again, the car wasn't there. Then I went to the office again to ask the staff where was the car. The answer was: I DON'T KNOW! Who would know the place of the car if the staff wouldn't know? It was a nightmare!!!

1 out of 17

Europcar Locations in Germany

Budget

6,8

Okay

43 reviews•309 locations

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Budget Locations in Germany

Hertz

6,7

Okay

56 reviews•270 locations

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keddy by Europcar

7,8

Good

4 reviews•825 locations

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keddy by Europcar Locations in Germany

Thrifty

7,0

Good

3 reviews•186 locations

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Avis

6,8

Okay

25 reviews•376 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2025

Everything went as hoped. Great car, friendly staff

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2025

Liked Customer Service, the lady was very helpful and showed a lot of care. Followed up to find out if i had gotten the help i needed. The desk personnel was also very kind, hospitable, funny, and very professional. Company personel that received the car on return was also very professional. I'd rate my experience a 10

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

It was exceptionally

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

The experience was terrible and I will never again use Avis. The car size I reserved 7 months ahead of time. They wanted to give me a much smaller car that would not have worked for our family of 5. I thus had to rent from Sixt car rental and pay last minute price that was more than 3 times the rate reserved for the Avis car. This is pathetic customer service

1 out of 9

Car hire FAQs

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

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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 (R57+).

Electric

R57+

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R72+

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Petrol/Diesel

R135+

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 October 2025.

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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.

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