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SIXT Car Rental in Germany
As a country with a significant automotive history, booking a car rental in Germany is a must. Our English-speaking team members at the many convenient SIXT locations throughout the country can help travelers rent a car in Germany with ease. In Bavaria, rent an SUV from the Munich Central Train Station and head out to explore the alpine regions. Picking up your car rental in Germany from the Hamburg city center? A BMW or other luxury car would be a great option for travelers starting in the north and taking the autobahn to other locations throughout the country. Whatever you choose, SIXT offers competitive and affordable prices to keep you on budget.
SIXT Services in Germany
SIXT has a substantial presence in Germany and a wide-ranging fleet of vehicles—from economy to luxury. For groups of travelers in need of a long-term rental and who may visit other neighboring countries, we have minivans, passenger vans and SUVs. If you’re hoping to make the most of an extended business trip, SIXT has one-day rentals and a range of sedans, compact cars and even exotic models to help you make the most of your time in Germany. Select some add-ons for your rental like child seats, GPS or an additional driver and head out.
Best places to visit in Germany
- Tegernsee: The stunning lakeside town of Tegernsee is set against the backdrop of picturesque mountains in the southern state of Bavaria. With traditional buildings and narrow roads, strolling through the town is an experience. If travelers have brought along hiking shoes, there are wonderful mountain trails to explore. Visiting in December? The Christmas markets are magical for kids.
- Berlin: The capital city of Berlin plays to all the senses. Travelers who love music will be excited to find a wealth of options; if jazz is your favorite, try Quazimodos, a cultural institution. For a cultural experience, visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate or the Berlin Wall Memorial. And don’t miss the bold street art scattered throughout the city.
- Cologne: Situated on the Rhine River, the city of Cologne is one of the largest in Germany. Travelers coming here are welcomed with stunning vistas created by the Cologne Cathedral, the Hohenzollern Bridge and the rich architecture that speaks to a centuries-old history. When you’re done taking in the beauty, visit one of the many museums like the riverside Cologne Chocolate Museum.
Driving Tips for Germany
When you need to drive in Germany, there are a few things you should know. Speed limits within cities are generally 50 km/h and 100 km/h on some roads outside cities. There is no speed limit on the Autobahn, but it’s recommended to drive no more than 130 km/h. You’ll drive on the right and be sure to follow the lead of other drivers and put on your hazard lights and move to the side of the road if in a traffic jam on roads outside cities. Right of way at intersections is the driver on your right, which you must yield for.
Winter in Germany
The winter months add a romantic layer to the cities across the country of Germany. Whether in Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt or any other city or town, the Christmas markets that pop up in December are filled with hand-crafted items and a reminder of times past. Rent a winterized SUV from SIXT and try to visit as many as you can. For travelers who are staying in a single city, taste the ales and pilsners at beer halls, a staple institution across the country.
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Good to know when renting in Germany
One-way car rental in Germany
A one-way rental is generally possible between SIXT stations in Germany. A fee may apply.
Borders
There are territorial restrictions divided into three zones. Which countries you can enter with your SIXT rental from Germany depends on your chosen car category.
Car rental under 25 in Germany
The minimum age to rent a car is 18, with a young driver fee for those under 23. Some car categories may have a higher minimum age for rental.
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FAQs about rentals in Germany
What's the minimum age to rent a car in Germany?
To rent a car with SIXT at Germany you need to be at least 18 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in Germany.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Germany?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in Germany?
Whether you’re planning to stay in Germany or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in Germany?
A damage waiver is included with your car rental. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Explore our car rental locations in Germany
- Aachen
- Achim
- Allgäu
- Amberg/Oberpfalz
- Ansbach
- Arnsberg
- Arnstadt
- Aschaffenburg
- Augsburg
- Aumund
- Aurich
- Bad Hersfeld/Neuenstein
- Bad Homburg
- Bad Saulgau
- Bad Tölz
- Baden-Baden
- Baden-Wuerttemberg
- Bamberg
- Bavaria
- Bayreuth
- Beckum
- Bergen auf Rügen
- Bergkamen
- Berlin
- Biberach
- Bielefeld
- Bitterfeld
- Black Fleet
- Böblingen
- Bocholt
- Bochum
- Bonn
- Bottrop
- Brandenburg
- Bremen
- Bremerhaven
- Brilon
- Bruchsal
- Brunswick
- Celle
- Chemnitz
- Coburg
- Cologne
- Cottbus
- Crailsheim
- Cuxhaven
- Dachau
- Darmstadt
- Delmenhorst
- Dessau
- Detmold
- Donauwörth
- Dortmund
- Dresden
- Duisburg
- Düren
- Düsseldorf
- Egelsbach
- Eisenach
- Elmshorn
- Erding
- Erfurt
- Erlangen
- Essen
- Esslingen
- Euskirchen
- Flensburg
- Forchheim
- Frankfurt
- Frankfurt/Main Eschborn
- Frechen
- Freiburg
- Freilassing
- Freising
- Friedrichshafen
- Fulda
- Fürth
- Garching
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Gelsenkirchen
- Gera
- Gießen
- Gifhorn
- Goettingen
- Göppingen
- Görlitz
- Goslar
- Gotha
- Greifswald
- Grevenbroich
- Guetersloh
- Haigerloch
- Halle
- Hamburg
- Hamburg Norderstedt
- Hameln
- Hamm
- Hanau
- Hanover
- Heerlen
- Heide
- Heidelberg
- Heilbronn
- Hengelo
- Heppenheim
- Hesse
- Hildesheim
- Hof
- Husum
- Ingolstadt
- Itzehoe
- Jena
- Kaiserslautern
- Karlsruhe
- Kassel
- Kaufbeuren
- Kempen
- Kempten (Allgäu)
- Kevelaer
- Kiel
- Kleve
- Koblenz
- Konstanz
- Krefeld
- Kuenzelsau
- Lahr
- Lake Constance
- Landau in der Pfalz
- Landsberg
- Landshut
- Langen
- Leer
- Leipzig
- Leverkusen
- Limburg
- Limburg-NL
- Lindau
- Lingen
- Lippstadt
- Lörrach
- Lower Saxony
- Lubeck
- Lüdenscheid
- Ludwigsburg
- Ludwigsfelde
- Ludwigshafen
- Lueneburg
- Magdeburg
- Mainz
- Mannheim
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Memmingen
- Memmingerberg
- Merseburg
- Minden
- Moers
- Mönchengladbach
- Mosbach
- Mühldorf
- Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Munich
- Munich Grünwald
- Munich Ottobrunn
- Munster
- Munster/Osnabruck
- Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen
- Neu-Ulm
- Neubrandenburg
- Neumuenster
- Neuss
- Neustadt a.d. Weinstraße
- Niebüll
- Nordhausen
- Nordhorn
- Nordsee
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Nuremberg
- Oberhausen
- Oberpfaffenhofen
- Offenburg
- Oldenburg
- Oranienburg
- Osnabruck
- Paderborn
- Passau
- Pforzheim
- Plattling (bei Deggendorf)
- Potsdam
- Pullach
- Ramstein
- Ratingen
- Recklinghausen
- Regensburg
- Rendsburg-Büdelsdorf
- Reutlingen
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Rosenheim
- Rostock
- Saalfeld
- Saarbruecken
- Saarland
- Saarlouis
- Saxony
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Schkeuditz
- Schleswig
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Schwabach
- Schweinfurt
- Schwerin
- Siegen
- Singen
- Sinsheim
- Soest
- Solingen
- Stade
- Stockach
- Stralsund
- Straubing
- Strausberg
- Stuttgart
- Suhl
- Sylt
- Thuringia
- Trier
- Tubingen
- Ueberlingen
- Uelzen
- Ulm
- Unna
- Villingen-Schwenningen
- Waiblingen
- Walsrode
- Wedel
- Weeze
- Weiden
- Weimar
- Weingarten
- Wernigerode
- Wesel
- Westerland/Sylt
- Wetzlar
- Wiesbaden
- Wilhelmshaven
- Winterthur
- Wolfsburg
- Wunstorf
- Würzburg
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Check out our airport locations in Germany
- Augsburg Airport
- Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Bremen Airport
- Cologne/Bonn Airport
- Dortmund Airport
- Dresden Airport
- Dusseldorf Airport
- Egelsbach Airport
- Frankfurt Airport
- Friedrichshafen Airport
- Hamburg Airport
- Hanover Airport Langenhagen
- Ingolstadt Manching Airport
- Leipzig/Halle Airport
- Memmingen Airport
- Munich Airport
- Munster/Osnabruck Airport
- Nuremberg Airport
- Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
- Rostock Laage Airport
- Saarbruecken Airport
- St.Gallen/Altenrhein Airport
- Stuttgart Airport
- Sylt Airport
- Weeze/Niederrhein Airport
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