Car Rental in Germany: Find Rental Locations Near You
A live map of car rental locations across Germany, plus a practical guide to what you need to rent, how insurance and the excess work, and German-specific essentials like the environmental sticker and winter tyres.
Find car rental near you
The map below pulls live rental locations from OpenStreetMap. Pick a city, type a place or postcode, or drag the map and tap “Search this area”. You can also switch the filter to dealers, repair, EV charging or other services nearby.
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What you need to rent
You'll need a valid driving licence, usually held for at least a year, and most companies set a minimum age of 21 with a young-driver surcharge below 25. Drivers from outside the EU may need an International Driving Permit to accompany their home licence. A credit card in the main driver's name is normally required for the deposit. Note that most rental cars in Germany have a manual gearbox, so request an automatic when you book if you need one.
Insurance and the excess
German rentals typically include comprehensive cover (Vollkaskoversicherung) and third-party liability, but with an excess (Selbstbeteiligung) — the amount you'd pay toward damage or theft. You can lower the excess by buying the rental company's reduction at the counter, or more cheaply with a standalone excess policy in advance. Check exclusions such as tyres, glass and underbody, which aren't always covered.
German essentials to know
- Umweltplakette. Most cities require an environmental sticker to drive in low-emission zones; rental cars normally already display one.
- Winter tyres. In wintry conditions, suitable tyres are legally required — confirm the car is equipped if you travel in winter.
- Autobahn. Some stretches have no general speed limit, but advisory limits and posted limits still apply.
- Fuel and one-way fees. Return the tank as agreed, and check one-way drop-off charges.
Helpful guides
Renting while you decide what to buy? See our buying guides, electric vs hybrid if you're trying an EV, and the full directory for everything else nearby.
