Car hire in Berlin, Germany

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

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Berlin. It’s around 21,700F per day in November, compared to the yearly average of 28,819F per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • 21,700F
Yearly avg price28,819F

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There are 97 car hire providers in Berlin. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Berlin

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Berlin. 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.

The most popular car rental companies in Berlin

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the BMW 3-Series is the most popular car to hire in Berlin, with prices starting from 17,055F per day. The Volkswagen Golf and similar models are also popular drives in Berlin.
BMW 3-Series
BMW 3-Series8% chose this
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf8% chose this
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo6% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo6% chose this
Most popular carBMW 3-Series
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Berlin's cheapest car hire providers

Thrifty has the cheapest car hire in Berlin right now, with prices from 17,055F per day. You'll save an average of 1,583F per day when you book with them.
Thriftyfrom 17,055F per day
Hertzfrom 17,114F per day
Alamofrom 18,118F per day
Noktafrom 20,683F per day
Cheapest providerThrifty
Book with them to save around1,583F per day

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Hiring a car in Berlin: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyNokta
Most popular carCompact, Commercial Van
Average daily price99,037F
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Berlin

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Berlin car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Berlin 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 Berlin for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Berlin 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 Berlin, 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 Berlin car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Berlin will set you back around 99,037F per day or 458,068F per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Berlin is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Commercial Van.

The cheapest car hire companies in Berlin are currently Surprice and National.

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 Berlin is currently August.

On average, around 458,068F. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Berlin is 119,385F.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Berlin for a whole month is 886,329F. 

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 Berlin, 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 Berlin 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 Berlin.

Most places – Berlin 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 17,055F per day. The average price per day is around 74,045F.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Nokta, Alamo and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

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

Yes – van hire is available in Berlin.