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Cheap Car Hire in Germany from R452

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 28/12 and drop-off date of 11/1. 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 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 3 December 2024.

Most popular company

Wheego

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R546

Cheapest price per day

R452

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 3 December 2024.

January

R762

February

R834

March

R816

April

R780

May

R798

June

R907

July

R907

August

R871

September

R871

October

R853

November

R726

December

R943

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 3 December 2024.

There are currently 7 000 hire locations operating in Germany spread across 50 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Germany is small car at R452 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

R1 179+

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 3 December 2024.

Small cars

R466 - R1 394

All Car Types

R800 - R2 082

To hire a small car in Germany, you would pay an average price of R777/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Germany (~R466/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 394/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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, renting a small car saves you 42% 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 R1 846/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Germany (~R743/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 737/day). In fact, July is about 60% 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, renting a medium car is 28% 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 R1 894/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Germany (~R1 076/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 891/day). In fact, November is about 44% 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, renting a large car is 30% 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 SUV in Germany, you would pay an average price of R1 278/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Germany (~R566/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 920/day). In fact, February is about 56% 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, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 R2 004/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Germany (~R1 204/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 737/day). In fact, April is about 40% 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, renting a van 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Germany, you would pay an average price of R1 270/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Germany (~R1 425/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 891/day). In fact, May is about 12% 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, renting a luxury car saves you 6% 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.

Suzuki CiazR452/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen PoloR474/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR490/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 3 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Germany, including those serving the greater Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

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 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 R751. Data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Germany, including locations near Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Suzuki CiazR452/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford EcoSportR457/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Volkswagen PoloR474/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Germany, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 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?

    With an average price of R464/day, Wheego is the most popular car hire provider in Germany, booking 122% 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 Frankfurt am Main where rental cars typically will cost around R546/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Germany was found in Frankfurt am Main for just R392/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 hires in Germany

Find people carrier hire deals in Germany from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Germany cost an average of R875 per day. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
To help you find the right van hire during your time in Germany, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin area. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Suzuki ErtigaR742/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR798/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR883/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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 3 December 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 (R42+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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