Germany

Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R380

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Germany with a pick-up date of 26/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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.
Munich, Germany
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Munich, Germany
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

Germany car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Ok Mobility

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R682

Cheapest price per day

R380

Germany car hire prices in popular cities

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 4,605 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

R478 - R707

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Germany?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Germany and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

R793

February

R869

March

R850

April

R831

May

R869

June

R1 020

July

R1 039

August

R926

September

R926

October

R774

November

R756

December

R982

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Germany is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 27 April 2024.

There are currently 6 825 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 49 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is small car at R380 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 179+

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 019+

Compare available car types for rental in Germany

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Germany to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R358 - R1 377

All Car Types

R623 - R1 721

To hire a small car in Germany, you would pay an average price of R771/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Germany (~R358/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 377/day). In fact, November is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, renting a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Germany, you would pay an average price of R1 399/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Germany (~R792/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 986/day). In fact, September is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, renting a medium car is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Germany, you would pay an average price of R1 527/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Germany (~R1 283/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R3 106/day). In fact, March is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, renting a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Germany large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Germany, you would pay an average price of R1 011/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Germany (~R437/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 139/day). In fact, September is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, renting a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Germany, you would pay an average price of R1 520/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Germany (~R1 254/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 031/day). In fact, April is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, renting a van is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Corolla QuestR380/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR401/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR449/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 27 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Germany, including those serving the greater Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

keddy by Europcar

810 locations

Sunnycars

729 locations

Europcar

643 locations

FLIZZR

549 locations

Global Rent A Car

524 locations

Sixt

494 locations

BUCHBINDER

483 locations

Avis

373 locations

Best Germany car hire deals found

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 R679. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Germany, including locations near Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Toyota Corolla QuestR380/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR401/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR449/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Germany?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10,0 rating), keddy by Europcar (9,2 rating) and INTERRENT (8,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Germany.

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

    With an average price of R420/day, Ok Mobility is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 222% 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 Munich where rental cars typically will cost around R567/day (22% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Munich for just R498/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.

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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 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R32+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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