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Germany car hire at a glance

Most popular providerFlex To Go
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Germany could cost, we've pulled prices from Munich.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Germany is December, when the average cost per day is 32 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is 33 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Germany is August.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Germany could cost, we've pulled prices from Munich.

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Car hire in Germany: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Germany, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Germany you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Germany is Keddy By Europcar. You can rent a car with them for 118 € on average per day.

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The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Germany depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Germany, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Germany. First, you need to decide where in Germany you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Germany. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Germany you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Frankfurt. On average, it costs 180 € per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 28 € per day.