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Location information for Germany

Germany is best explored by rental car. CompareCarHire.co.uk has over 664 pick-up locations in Germany. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Car hire in Germany

Germany's scenic Rügen Cliffs and romantic Rhine River are matched only by her manmade city wonders and technology. The country's obsession with design, accuracy and perfection has spawned global automobile brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW. With this in mind, cheap car hire in Germany should prove a pleasurable experience for travellers.

Major airports and ports

Frankfurt Airport manages about 50 million passengers annually. It's the third busiest airport in all of Europe, followed by Cologne/Bonn Airport in Germany, and connects passengers to a multitude of rail and other public transport systems. Ports at Hamburg, Lübek and Bremerhaven are the largest in the country, transporting passengers, vehicles and merchandise in and out of the country.

Transport

Comfort, reliability and speed are benchmarks of Germany's transport system. Compare car hire online to get all best rates from local and global agencies like Hertz, Avis and Europcar. Find Germany car hire depots in all major cities and towns. Other modes of transportation include rail, tubes, trams, busses and taxis.

Driving tips

Home country-issued driving licences are accepted in Germany, with 18 as the minimum age for operating vehicles. Owned and rental vehicles must carry third party insurance, but drivers should be aware that some traffic violations are considered crimes, with imprisonment as a possible consequence.

Places to visit

Visitors who fancy themselves as nights in armor or ladies in peril should visit the fairytale setting of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. The Brandenburg Gate landmark at Berlin is also a must-see for history buffs and fans of architecture and art. Car rental in Germany also allows tourists to travel to Bavaria in October for the world-renowned Oktoberfest.

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    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    German
  • Popular car category
    Compact

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