Car hire in Munich, Germany

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Munich?

Our data shows that December is the cheapest month to rent a car in Munich. It’s around 32 € per day in December, compared to the yearly average of 47 € per day.
Cheapest month avgDecember • 32 €
Yearly avg price47 €

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There are 101 car hire providers in Munich. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Munich

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Munich. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Munich: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need a full licence and passport.
To rent a car in Munich, you’ll need your driving licence, passport and a credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended in Munich if your licence is not in English or issued outside the EU.
Navigating city driving
Trams, bikes and traffic lights need focus.
Driving in Munich is orderly but busy. Expect frequent traffic lights, tram crossings and plenty of cyclists. Navigation apps help avoid pedestrian zones and roadworks in the centre.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
A low-emission zone covers the city.
Munich has an environmental zone (Umweltzone) that requires a green emissions sticker. Hire cars usually qualify, but always confirm. Toll roads are mostly outside the city on longer routes.
Parking your car in Munich
Parking is often in short supply.
Parking in Munich usually requires payment, especially near the centre. Street spaces can be hard to find. Use underground car parks or check if your hotel offers guest parking.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find — EV charging is well covered.
Petrol stations are frequent across Munich. EV charging stations in Munich are widespread and reliable — use EnBW mobility+, Plugsurfing or PlugShare to find options near hotels or city attractions.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers are disciplined and follow rules.
Local driving rules in Munich are strictly enforced. Expect clear lane markings, proper signalling and orderly roundabouts. Stick to the speed limit and stay right unless overtaking.
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The most popular car rental companies in Munich

What's the most popular car to hire in Munich?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Golf is the most popular car to hire in Munich, with prices starting from 25 € per day. The Volkswagen Polo and similar models are also popular drives in Munich.
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf14% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo9% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5006% chose this
BMW 3-Series
BMW 3-Series6% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Golf
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Munich's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Munich right now, with prices from 25 € per day. You'll save an average of 5 € per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom 25 € per day
Flex To Gofrom 27 € per day
Alamofrom 30 € per day
Thriftyfrom 34 € per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around5 € per day

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Hiring a car in Munich: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyFlex To Go
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price308 €
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Munich

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Munich that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Munich for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Munich avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Munich, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Munich car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Munich will set you back around 308 € per day or 431 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Munich is an intermediate estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

The cheapest car hire companies in Munich are currently Flex To Go and Dollar.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Munich is currently August.

On average, around 431 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Munich is 171 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Munich for a whole month is 1.575 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Munich, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Munich that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Munich.

Most places – Munich included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 28 € per day. The average price per day is around 81 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Flex To Go, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Buchbinder as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Munich.