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Germany

4.6
Our customers love us
4.6 stars from 307,446 reviews in Germany.
Easy pickup and returns
Our 29 SIXT Germany airport locations make renting a car hassle-free.
Drive across borders
Unleash your wanderlust with our Germany rentals.

Places to start your journey in Germany

Munich
Hamburg
Berlin
Frankfurt
Cologne
Nuremberg
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Discover Germany

Car hire in Germany with SIXT

As a leading German company, SIXT has branches all over including major airports and railway stations. You’ll find our branches in all the large towns and cities including Berlin and Munich. In short, car hire in Germany means SIXT. We carry many types of vehicles, everything from a nippy little compact to a top of the range BMW or Mercedes and luxury models. One of our saloons is perfect for cruising around the towns and countryside while our 4x4s and MPVs are great if you need power and space. We aim to bring luxury and affordability by providing top-notch services and flexible hiring periods.

SIXT’s car hire services available in Germany

Check out SIXT’s enormous range of vehicles on the website, grouped in various categories: convertibles, saloons, MPVs, vans, coupés and estates. Planning car hire in Germany as part of your holiday? SIXT offers a great range of optional extras including sat nav, parking assist and Bluetooth hands-free devices – we aim to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our fleet is available to hire for a day, a couple of days or a few months. Put your dates into the website and see the daily cost go down and the free mileage go up as you increase the length of the hire period.

Best places to visit in Germany

  • Dresden: East Germany has many interesting places including the beautiful city of Dresden rising from the banks of the River Elbe. Restored to its former 18th-century architectural glory, Dresden is a brilliant mix of beauty and buzz, with lots of cool bars, restaurants and shops amongst the breath-taking buildings.
  • [Berlin](https://www.sixt.com.au/car-hire/germany/berlin/): drive over to the new capital of Germany and enjoy the spacious, tree-lined streets, leafy parks, fabulous shops, and at the same time drink in the edgy, arty vibe of the cool, newly gentrified Scheunenviertel quarter. Don’t miss the Parliament building, the Brandenburg Gate, the gardens of the Charlottenburg Palace, the remains of the Berlin Wall – so many memories to be made in Berlin.
  • Quedlinburg: everyone visits Bavaria anyway so let’s remind SIXT drivers about Northern Germany and the Baltic coast. How about a road trip to Quedlinburg – a small, wonderfully preserved Medieval city. The peaceful cobbled streets and half-timbered houses set at the foot of the Harz Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site and yet the town has a lovely ‘off-the-beaten-track’ feel.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.6
4.5639024
Based on 307446 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

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4.8
Vehicle handover
4.7
The way to SIXT
4.7
At the SIXT branch
Daniel M.
5.0
Thanks for sixt team for your attention and help. I could arrive on time at 23:25h before the office was closed and everything was perfectly organized.
n.
5.0
Best car rental experience.
Sandra R.
4.0
Good experience. Picked up vehicle that I reserved online. No problems. It was a moving van - I had to go get someone to show me how the lift gate worked, but someone was able to help me promptly. I did pre-check in, but still had to wait in line. Staff were nice at both check in and return. All documents pertaining to rental received in my email with no surprises. They even reimbursed me for the ad blu I had to buy (I drove 495 km, so it was a lot). I picked up the vehicle by taking the train to the location. Very easy access.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Germany. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Germany

One-Way Car Hire

A different drop-off location is usually possible, simply select a different drop-off branch to check. This must be organized beforehand, or charges can apply.

Crossing Borders

For a small surcharge it is possible to take the hire car in many surrounding countries. Speak to a SIXT agent at pick-up for further information.

Payment Methods

Please use a credit card from leading companies, e.g., American Express, Mastercard, VISA etc. We do not accept prepaid cards in Germany.

While you may be excited to drive on the autobahn, please be aware that the speed limit in urban areas is 50 km/h, 100 km/h on main roads and 130 km/h on motorways.

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