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Cheap Car Hire in Germany from $28

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 18/12 and drop-off date of 25/12. 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 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 21 November 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$73

Cheapest price per day

$28

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 4,613 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Price

$25 - $183

Out of all the popular cities in Germany, Munich is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $25/day. Renting a car in Munich is 86% cheaper than renting one in Dresden where the per day rate is around $183. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Germany to get a rental car in are: Frankfurt am Main ($29/day), Berlin ($42/day), and Hamburg ($52/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Frankfurt am Main should expect to spend around $29/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Germany is Frankfurt am Main.

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 21 November 2024.

January

$64

February

$70

March

$69

April

$66

May

$67

June

$76

July

$76

August

$73

September

$73

October

$72

November

$62

December

$79

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Germany is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 21 November 2024.

There are 50 hire agencies servicing Germany. These agencies, altogether, have 6,997 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Germany with prices from $30 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Germany:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

Mini

Mini

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire 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 21 November 2024.

Small cars

$59 - $88

All Car Types

$88 - $129

To hire a small car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $75/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Germany (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$88/day). In fact, November is about 22% 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, hiring a small car saves you 33% 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 $101/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Germany (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$135/day). In fact, May is about 23% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 9% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $138/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Germany (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$190/day). In fact, April is about 29% 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, hiring a large car is 20% 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 $94/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Germany (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$149/day). In fact, June is about 23% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 15% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Germany, you would pay an average price of $205/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Germany (~$134/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$445/day). In fact, April is about 35% 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, hiring a van is 47% 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 luxury car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $175/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Germany (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$280/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a luxury car is 37% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Germany, you would pay an average price of $239/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Germany (~$112/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$1,028/day). In fact, June is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Germany, hiring a convertible is 54% 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.

Kia Picanto$30/day
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Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$32/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top hire 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 21 November 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Germany, including those serving the Frankfurt am Main, Munich and Berlin area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

keddy by Europcar

824 locations

Sunnycars

694 locations

Europcar

650 locations

FLIZZR

553 locations

Global Rent A Car

521 locations

Sixt

506 locations

BUCHBINDER

489 locations

Avis

376 locations

Best Germany car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Germany. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Germany with an average daily rate of $50. Data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Germany region, including options close to Frankfurt am Main, Munich and Berlin. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Kia Picanto$30/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$32/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$32/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 November 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 (10.0 rating) and BUCHBINDER (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Germany.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Germany?

    At $38/day, the cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Frankfurt am Main. On average, Frankfurt am Main has the cheapest daily rental car price ($64/day), which is 32% below average price for cities in Germany.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Germany?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Germany.

Small car hires in Germany

Find small car hire deals in Germany from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Germany cost an average of $36 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Mitsubishi Mirage$28/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$30/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$31/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 21 November 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 ($23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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