Few countries can offer as many facets as Germany. Deep in the south, high mountains await, while in the far north you can relax on long beaches by the sea. In between you will find countless towns and villages, which hold in rich cultural offer ready.
The infrastructure in the country is excellent. All worthwhile destinations can be easily reached by hire car. For rental and travel, we have compiled a few tips. At all major German airports you will find hire car companies directly in or very close to the terminals. And many train stations now have their own hire car centre too. You should only make sure that your rental company actually has its station in the airport or at the train station.
Because if it is only located nearby, you may have to wait for a shuttle or make your way to the hire car station on your own. If you primarily want to explore major German cities, go for a small car that makes it easy to find a parking space. If, on the other hand, you are planning long trips across the country, you will certainly have more fun with a large and comfortable sedan. And if you want to experience the supposedly unlimited freedom on German autobahns, you can also treat yourself to luxury for once and rent a Porsche, for example.
Hire car prices in Germany are usually in the middle range. You can usually get the cheapest deals if you book well in advance and use our handy price comparison. Many rental companies charge drivers under 25 an additional fee. Others do not rent vehicles in higher categories to drivers under If you need accessories such as child seats or a navigation device, you should reserve the desired items well in advance. This is the only way to guarantee that they will be available on the day the vehicle is handed over.
Consider well in advance how many kilometers you will travel with your hire car. Sometimes it can be cheaper for you to hire car with limited kilometers. If you plan to travel all over Germany, you should definitely go for a vehicle with all kilometers free.
