Car Rental in Germany

Europcar in Germany

Germany is one of Europe’s biggest and most historic countries. Renting a car is the best way to take in the astonishing scenery of expansive forests, fairytale castles and iconic beer festivals but German landscape is more diverse than meets the eye!

With 451 Europcar stations across the country, Germany has the most car rental stations in Europe. You will be able to get your car rental whether you are arriving into the capital Berlin, or Hamburg in the north and Munich in the south or any other main cities around the country.

Europcar car rental specific offers and benefits in Germany

Before you choose your vehicle, take a look at some of these offers you can get when you book with Europcar Germany.

Europcar customers can benefit from several optional advantages when they rent a car in France. Europcar Privilege program, a free international loyalty scheme, enables you to earn rewards by renting with us in over 140 countries worldwide. Privilege membership allow you to get a free weekend rental after your 3rd rental on public rates and comes in four tier levels: Privilege Club, Privilege Executive, Privilege Elite and Privilege Elite VIP.

Save time by using Europcar mobile site to make your next car booking, only 5 steps and you're on the road! Explore other Europcar's mobile solutions by downloading the Europcar App for iPhone, Android and iPad to enjoy the various functionalities: fast booking, locating the closest branch and managing any of your Europcar car reservations.

Driving in Germany

Non-European drivers need a valid driver's license from their home country or state and must be over 21 to rent a car.

There are no tolls for private cars on German roads.

Like in all the European countries, you drive on the right side in Germany and overtake to the left of the other vehicle in free-flowing traffic (overtaking on the right is only permissible in stationary traffic).

Parking is prohibited within five meters of crosswalks and intersections, 10 meters before traffic lights and within 15 meters of a public transport stop.

The maximum speed limit for private cars and other vehicles on autobahns and four-lane roads is 130 km/h. The speed limit is 100 km/h on other roads.

In Germany with Europcar

Europcar fleet in Germany

Europcar fleet caters to both urban and rural roads. From car rental models such as VW Golf, Polo or Smart - perfect for city breaks or small groups, to stylish luxury vehicles including Mercedes C Klasse, Audi A3 and van rentals like Mercedes Sprinter, VW Caddy, VW Crafter, when you need a bit more room. Car or van rental in Germany has never been as easy.

What not to miss while driving in Germany

Germany is overflowing with natural wonders from the Alps to Lake Constance and the Rhine Valley. Not forgetting the spectacular castles set in dense forestland.
You can find historic landmarks across the country, such as Frankenstein's castle in Mühltal, the Linderhof Palace and the splendid river town of Heidelberg. When you plan your visit to Germany with Europcar, there’s a wealth of things to discover.

We are proud to be European leaders in car rental. To find out more about the Europcar car hire experience, be sure to visit our car rental page!