Germany

Cheap Car Rentals in Germany from $48

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 14/10 and drop-off date of 21/10. 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 2025

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 14 September 2025.

Most popular company

Flex To Go

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$64

Cheapest price per day

$48

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 14 September 2025.

In Germany, there are 7,206 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Germany in the past week - currently priced from $48/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare car rental deals in Germany by type

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

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

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

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

Fiat 500$48/day
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Fiat 500
Holden Barina$51/day
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Holden Barina
Mitsubishi Mirage$51/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage

Best car rental deals found in Germany

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 $451. Data was last updated on 14 September 2025.
Fiat 500$48/day
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Fiat 500
Holden Barina$51/day
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Holden Barina
Mitsubishi Mirage$51/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage

Cheapflights insights for Germany car rentals

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?

Book your rental car in Germany 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $69/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Germany?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Germany with deals as low as $38.43/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $42.18/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Germany?

At Germany, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $69. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $89 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Germany, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $69. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $89 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$69

February

$74

March

$74

April

$82

May

$80

June

$82

July

$89

August

$89

September

$80

October

$76

November

$72

December

$81

What car do most people hire in Germany?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Germany are the following: Economy cars (Seat Ibiza or similar), SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar), and Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Touran or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Germany?

Sunnycars has 867 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Germany at 824.

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 3,393 pickup locations in Germany to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 September 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 14 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
205 reviews261 locations

Sixt

6.5
Okay
213 reviews514 locations

Europcar

6.9
Okay
49 reviews649 locations

Budget

6.7
Okay
43 reviews310 locations

Hertz

6.7
Okay
56 reviews273 locations

keddy by Europcar

7.8
Good
4 reviews824 locations

Thrifty

7.0
Good
3 reviews184 locations

Avis

6.7
Okay
24 reviews378 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Germany?

    The most popular car hire company at Germany is Avis. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $60/day about 109% more people book with Avis 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 Munich where rental cars typically will cost around $49/day (17% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Germany was found in Munich for just $35/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 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 14 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Germany. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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