What is the most popular car hire provider in Germany?

With an average price of R1 205/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 174% 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 Hamburg where rental cars typically will cost around R533/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Hamburg for just R528/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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Germany car hires in 2025

Most popular company	Flex To Go
Most common car type	Mini
Average price per day	R604
Cheapest price per day	R579

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There are currently 7 230 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 56 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is small car at R579 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

R597+

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Intermediate

R674+

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People carrier

R3 198+

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Mini

R579+

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Premium

R1 525+

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Passenger van

R3 268+

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Supplier choice

R591+

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Intermediate SUV

R646+

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Here are the best Germany small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Hyundai i10R597/day

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Hyundai i10R628/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 R704/day – about 1 366% 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 R325,75/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Wheego, with rates starting at R527,94/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 R749 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R928. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R749

February

R815

March

R808

April

R908

May

R928

June

R914

July

R892

August

R862

September

R849

October

R821

November

R790

December

R891

What car do most people hire in Germany?

Economy cars (Peugeot 108, for example) are the most popular in Germany. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi) and Mini (Opel Adam) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Germany.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Germany?

Sunnycars has 857 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Germany at 826.

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Top rental agencies in Germany

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3

Good

203 reviews•261 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 68

Sixt

6,8

Okay

213 reviews•518 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

7,3

Good

47 reviews•652 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 16

Europcar Locations in Germany

Hertz

6,9

Okay

56 reviews•288 locations

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Budget

6,8

Okay

43 reviews•312 locations

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Budget Locations in Germany

Thrifty

10,0

Wonderful

2 reviews•189 locations

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keddy by Europcar

7,3

Good

2 reviews•826 locations

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keddy by Europcar Locations in Germany

Avis

6,1

Okay

23 reviews•380 locations

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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 8

Car hire FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Germany?
With an average price of R1 205/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 174% 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 Hamburg where rental cars typically will cost around R533/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Hamburg for just R528/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

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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 (R28+).

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R28+

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R81+

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R141+

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Germany car hires in 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 465. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Germany, including locations near Frankfurt am Main, Munich and Berlin. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.

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Which car hire company has the most locations 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 3,426 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

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 11 July 2025.

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