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Cheap Car Rentals in Germany from $38

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 11/1 and drop-off date of 18/1. 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 rentals 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 15 December 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$123

Cheapest price per day

$38

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 4,612 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 December 2024.

Price

$50 - $166

Out of all the popular cities in Germany, Munich is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $50/day. Renting a car in Munich is 70% cheaper than renting one in Cologne where the per day rate is around $166. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Germany to get a rental car in are: Stuttgart ($82/day), Frankfurt am Main ($151/day), and Cologne ($166/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Munich should expect to spend around $50/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Germany is Munich.

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 15 December 2024.

January

$72

February

$79

March

$78

April

$74

May

$76

June

$86

July

$86

August

$83

September

$83

October

$81

November

$69

December

$90

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 15 December 2024.

In Germany, there are 7,000 active hire locations from 50 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Germany in the past week - currently priced from $38/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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 15 December 2024.

Small cars

$32 - $122

All Car Types

$65 - $319

To hire a small car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $79/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Germany (~$32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$122/day). In fact, November is about 60% 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 35% 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 $148/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Germany (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$503/day). In fact, May is about 57% 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 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. 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 $101/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Germany (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$274/day). In fact, May is about 11% 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 saves you 18% 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 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 $110/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Germany (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$352/day). In fact, April is about 50% 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 11% 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 $272/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Germany (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$918/day). In fact, May is about 65% 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 55% 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 $58/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Germany (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$211/day). In fact, April is about 6% 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 saves you 53% 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.

Mitsubishi Mirage$38/day
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Suzuki Swift$39/day
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Toyota Yaris$41/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 15 December 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Germany, including those serving the Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin area. Helpful information on each car rental 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

505 locations

BUCHBINDER

489 locations

Avis

376 locations

Best Germany car rental 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 $76. Data was last updated on 15 December 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Germany region, including options close to Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Mitsubishi Mirage$38/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Suzuki Swift$39/day
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Suzuki Swift
Toyota Yaris$39/day
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Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 December 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 most popular car hire provider in Germany?

    The most popular car hire company at Germany is Alamo. With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at $127/day about 115% more people book with Alamo than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Germany, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Stuttgart where rental cars typically will cost around $82/day (38% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Germany was found in Munich for just $47/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.

Van rentals in Germany

Find van hire deals in Germany from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Germany cost an average of $64 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 December 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for van rentals within the Germany area, including pickup locations near Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Volkswagen Sharan$64/day
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Volkswagen Sharan

Car rentals by fuel type in Germany

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Germany. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Germany. Deals were last updated on 15 December 2024.

Browse through car rental 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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