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* The prices were calculated on 02.06.2023 for a 4 days prepaid rental at Munich Airport starting on 09.06.2023. Our prices fluctuate daily and this offer is not guaranteed.
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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.
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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.
Summer in Germany
The summer is a beautiful time to take road trips in Germany. If you’re starting in Munich, hop in your SIXT car rental and head southwest to Neuschwanstein Castle, a favorite spot among young travelers because it was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty castle at Disneyland. If you’re staying in Frankfurt, head south to the legendary Black Forest, home to idyllic hamlets and hiking trails. Whichever city you’re in, be sure to invest in a day trip to see the magical German countryside.
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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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Customer reviews & feedback
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SSM S.
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Arrived early to pick up our Tesla Model Y rental for the week. The team at this Sixt sent us to the other Sixt location at the hotel to pick it up. The hotel folks sent us to the garage but the the garage people sent us back to the hotel. Seems they were confused. But this meant my family and I had to lug out suit cases all over the place. This was the only bad part of our experience with this Sixt location.
The Tesla Model Y was great, but smelled horrible. Seems previous renter smoked cigarettes in it or something. And the Sixt clean up team tried to clean it but still smelled. We had to leave the windows down in the cold for a long time to air it out while we drove. This is the second Tesla I have rented from a Sixt in Germany that smelled like cigarettes. Not a nice smell at all.
The car was great. Super charging was easy to do. I was not billed for charging. I returned it at a higher state of charge so they didn’t even bill me to charge it back up. There is no premium connectivity so we used out Bluetooth connection to listen to music. Basic Autopilot worked great. They also included all the charging equipment, so was able to charge at the place we were staying using normal EU 2 prong plug. I also used public slow charging at another location. I don’t recommend doing this as that will cost more than any single super charging session. Just stick with super charging and home slow charging.
Only real issue I had on return is they tried to say that I scuffed the bumper. But I had pictures from pickup to prove that it was scuffed when I picked it up. Please take lots and lots of pictures during pickup and drop off to cover yourself.
Candace B.
(5.0)
Lovely staff, very smooth and easy process to pick up and return! We loved our car for the day :)
Stephen S.
(5.0)
I had a great experience with this location. Töni was very helpful. He answered so many of my questions on the day of pickup. Very nice person! Other staff were also nice and helpful on the day of drop off. Car right out front day of pick up and drop off quick and convenient too. Very safe location!
Richard G.
(5.0)
Great first experience with SIXT. Helpful representatives at both both pick-up and drop-off (in different city). Very competitive rates. Would not hesitate to use again.
Frog M.
(5.0)
Easy pickup. Great car. exactly what we booked.
Lokesh R.
(5.0)
Quick process & very nice staff
John S.
(4.0)
Good rental experience, quick and easy.
Sertac C.
(5.0)
Super Service 👍🏽
Christian P.
(5.0)
very friendly, free upgrade
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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 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
- Braunschweig
- Bremen
- Bremerhaven
- Brilon
- Bruchsal
- Büren
- Celle
- Chemnitz
- Coburg
- Cologne
- Cottbus
- Crailsheim
- Cuxhaven
- Dachau
- Darmstadt
- Deggendorf
- Delmenhorst
- Dessau
- Detmold
- Donauwörth
- Dortmund
- Dresden
- Duisburg
- Düren
- Düsseldorf
- Egelsbach
- Eisenach
- Elmshorn
- Erding
- Erfurt
- Erlangen
- Eschborn
- Essen
- Esslingen am Neckar
- Euskirchen
- Flensburg
- Forchheim
- Frankfurt
- Frechen
- Freiburg
- Freilassing
- Freising
- Friedrichshafen
- Fulda
- Fürth
- Garching
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Gelsenkirchen
- Gera
- Gießen
- Gifhorn
- Göppingen
- Görlitz
- Goslar
- Gotha
- Göttingen
- Greifswald
- Grevenbroich
- Grünwald
- Gütersloh
- Haigerloch
- Halle
- Hamburg
- Hameln
- Hamm
- Hanau
- Hanover
- Heerlen
- Heide
- Heidelberg
- Heilbronn
- Hengelo
- Heppenheim
- Hesse
- Hildesheim
- Hof
- Husum
- Ingolstadt
- Itzehoe
- Jena
- Kaiserslautern
- Karlsruhe
- Kassel
- Kaufbeuren
- Kempen
- Kempten
- 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
- Lübeck
- Lüdenscheid
- Ludwigsburg
- Ludwigsfelde
- Ludwigshafen
- Lüneburg
- Magdeburg
- Mainz
- Mannheim
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Memmingen
- Memmingerberg
- Merseburg
- Minden
- Moers
- Mönchengladbach
- Mosbach
- Mühldorf
- Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Munich
- Münster
- Münster-Osnabrück/Greven
- Nettetal-Kaldenkirchen
- Neu-Ulm
- Neubrandenburg
- Neuenstein/Bad Hersfeld
- Neumünster
- Neuss
- Neustadt a.d. Weinstraße
- Niebüll
- Norderstedt
- Nordhausen
- Nordhorn
- Nordsee
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Nuremberg
- Oberhausen
- Oberpfaffenhofen
- Offenburg
- Oldenburg
- Oranienburg
- Osnabruck
- Ottobrunn
- Paderborn
- Passau
- Pforzheim
- Potsdam
- Pullach
- Ramstein
- Ratingen
- Recklinghausen
- Regensburg
- Rendsburg-Büdelsdorf
- Reutlingen
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Rosenheim
- Rostock
- Saalfeld
- Saarbrücken
- Saarland
- Saarlouis
- Saxony
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Schkeuditz
- Schleswig
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Schwabach
- Schweinfurt
- Schwerin
- Siegen
- Singen
- Sinsheim
- Soest
- Solingen
- Stade
- Stockach
- Stralsund
- Straubing
- 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 Airpt.
- Berlin 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
- Paderborn Airport
- Rostock Laage Airport
- Saarbruecken Airport
- St.Gallen/Altenrhein Airport
- Stuttgart Airport
- Sylt Airport
- Weeze/Niederrhein Airport
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