Germany

Cheap Car Rentals in Germany from $18

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Germany with a pick-up date of 11/26 and drop-off date of 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Germany car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Germany. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on November 19, 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$18

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Germany?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Germany, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 4,611 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 19, 2024.

Price

$20 - $32

Out of all the popular cities in Germany, Cologne is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $20/day. Renting a car in Cologne is 34% cheaper than renting one in Stuttgart where the per day rate is around $32. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Germany to get a rental car in are: Munich ($22/day), Frankfurt am Main ($23/day), and Nuremberg ($24/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 $23/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 November 19, 2024.

January

$43

February

$38

March

$40

April

$39

May

$37

June

$45

July

$45

August

$43

September

$42

October

$40

November

$39

December

$48

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Germany is May. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Germany

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 November 19, 2024.

Small cars

$31 - $53

All Car Types

$48 - $79

To rent a small car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $43/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Germany (~$31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$53/day). In fact, November is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting a small car saves you 36% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Germany (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$75/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting a medium car saves you 12% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $82/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Germany (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$94/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Germany, you would pay an average price of $59/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Germany (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$71/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting a SUV saves you 12% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Germany, you would pay an average price of $118/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Germany (~$101/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$143/day). In fact, December is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting a van is 44% 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 rent a luxury car in Germany, you would pay an average price of $101/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Germany (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$119/day). In fact, May is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting a luxury car is 34% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Germany, you would pay an average price of $86/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Germany (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$141/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Germany. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Germany, renting a convertible is 23% 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.

Hyundai i10$18/day
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Nissan Versa$20/day
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Top rental agencies in Germany

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Germany known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Germany. Reviews were last updated on November 19, 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Germany, including those serving the greater Frankfurt am Main, Berlin and Munich area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

824 locations

Sunnycars

694 locations

Europcar

648 locations

FLIZZR

553 locations

Global Rent A Car

521 locations

Sixt

506 locations

BUCHBINDER

489 locations

Avis

376 locations

Best Germany car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Germany. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Germany with an average daily rate of $27. Data was last updated on November 19, 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Germany, including locations near Frankfurt am Main, Berlin and Munich. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Hyundai i10$18/day
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Hyundai i10
Nissan Versa$20/day
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Nissan Versa
Nissan Versa$20/day
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Nissan Versa

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on November 19, 2024.
  • Which car rental 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 rental car companies in Germany.

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

    At $23/day, the cheapest car rental price in Germany was found in Munich. On average, Mainz has the cheapest daily rental car price ($43/day), which is 16% 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 rentals in Germany

Find small car rental deals in Germany from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Germany cost an average of $19 per day. Price data was last updated on November 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$18/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$18/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$18/day
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Hyundai i10

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 November 19, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($21+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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