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Our top branches in Germany

1.5
Rostock Laage Airport
Flughafenstr. 1
Weitendorf/Rostock 18299
Germany
2.0
Saarbruecken Airport
24h Return
Balthasar-Goldstein-Str. 23
Saarbrücken 66131
Germany
4.6
Paderborn Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr. 33
Büren-Ahden 33142
Germany
2.5
Augsburg Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr. 6
Augsburg 86169
Germany
4.3
Frankfurt Airport
24h Return
Hugo-Eckener-Ring/Mietwagenz.
Frankfurt am Main 60549
Germany
4.7
Berlin Brandenburg Airport T1+T2
24h Return
Melli-Beese-Ring 1
Schönefeld 12529
Germany
4.7
Memmingen Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Am Flughafen 42
Memmingerberg 87766
Germany
4.8
St.Gallen/Altenrhein Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstrasse 11
Altenrhein 9423
Switzerland
4.5
Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airport
24h Return
Halifax Avenue B420 (Terminal)
Baden-Baden/Rheinmünster 77836
Germany
4.8
Friedrichshafen Airport
24h Return
Flughafen Loewental
Friedrichshafen 88046
Germany
4.7
Dortmund Airport
24h Return
Flughafenring 1
Dortmund 44319
Germany
4.8
Dresden Airport
24h Return
Wilhelmine-Reichard-Ring 1
Dresden 01109
Germany
4.6
Weeze/Niederrhein Airport
24h Return
Flughafen-Ring 1
Weeze 47652
Germany
4.7
Hamburg Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr. 1/Terminal 2
Hamburg 22335
Germany
4.7
Nuremberg Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr./Mietwagenzentrum
Nürnberg 90411
Germany
4.6
Leipzig/Halle Airport
24h Return
Terminalring 11/Terminal B
Leipzig/Halle 04435
Germany
4.8
Cologne/Bonn Airport
24h Return
Kennedystr./Mietwagenzentrum
Köln 51147
Germany
4.5
Munich Airport
24h Return
Mietwagenzentrum Terminalstr. Mitte/MWZ
München 85356
Germany
4.6
Dusseldorf Airport
24h Return
Terminal Ring 1, Zentralgeb.
Düsseldorf 40474
Germany
2.9
Ingolstadt Manching Airport
Zur General Aviation 2
Manching 85077
Germany
4.3
Sylt Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr. 1
Sylt/OT Tinnum 25980
Germany
3.5
Egelsbach Airport
Flugplatz
Egelsbach 63329
Germany
4.7
Hanover Airport Langenhagen
24h Return
Flughafenstr./Mietwagenzentrum
Hannover 30669
Germany
4.7
Bremen Airport
24h Return
Flughafenallee 27, Terminal 1
Bremen 28199
Germany
4.4
Münster/Osnabrück Airport
24h Return
Airportallee 1, Terminal 2
Greven 48268
Germany
4.6
Stuttgart Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstr. 43/MWZ
Stuttgart 70629
Germany
4.3
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
Sonderflughafen Claude-Dornier-Str. 1
Weßling 82234
Germany

Discover Germany

Explore Germany in a Sixt Car Hire

With over 100 years experience in car hire services, the Sixt rental car company ensures that customers will experience a comfortable and safe journey with our budget friendly car hire deals in Germany. Whether your travels take you across the vast reaching Autobahn or around the breath taking scenic route of the German Alpine Road, car rental in Germany is a highly recommended way to experience this beautiful country and with our simple and fast booking service, it couldn't be easier. For more information on planning your trip, driving information and money saving tips read on.

Rent a car in Germany from Sixt

Our Sixt stations are located in various areas including airports and train stations throughout Germany. Multiple stations can be found in the main cities such as Berlin, Nuremberg, Hamburg and much more. Customers can choose their own return locations within Germany to avoid the stress of rushing back to their pick-up location on time. We also like to make it easier for our customers to get the most out of using their rental vehicle which is why most of our stations will be in areas which have popular routes to recommended places to visit, such as historical and architectural locations. All of these must see places, you can find on our traveller map above, a great tool to use in planning your journey. To find out about what services Sixt can offer our customers who are wishing to rent a car in Germany please continue on reading.

Our Service

At Sixt we offer a vast range of vehicles ranging from family cars such as Saloons to group vehicles like a minibus depending on what our customer's needs are for their journey. If you wish to save money in renting a car then booking in advance is the best way of doing so. Upon booking, whether it's online or in person, you can choose additional services such as windscreen protection, Sat Nav, or extras such as a baby seat for those who are on the move with young ones or we can even provide winter driving equipment like snow chains and winter tyres for those who are wanting to make their way into the Bavarian Alps for a spot of skiing.

Choosing a vehicle

  • Smaller cars are ideal for short trips or city-based travel
  • Vans are great if you will be moving home or transporting larger items across the country
  • Long distances can be covered in comfort with saloon cars
  • Minibuses are perfect for groups, we have seven seat and nine seat versions
  • If there are five of you plus luggage, a 4x4 will provide space for everything

Drivers licence

Your UK licence will be accepted in Germany as well as other EU licences. To hire a car with Sixt you, the lessee/driver, must have a valid driving license and a form of identification such as an ID card or Passport upon collection of the vehicle. For non-Europeans, driving licenses will only be accepted if you have been within the EU for less than six months or there are no visas on your passport. If you have been within the EU for more than the six months you will need a valid passport from an EU country and for those who carry a passport that is not written in the Latin alphabet i.e Chinese, Arabic etc. you must present an international drivers license. If you are from a country which is not part of the International Drivers agreement then it is important to remember that a translated version of your license must be presented alongside the original.

Age Restrictions

The minimum age requirement for car hire in Germany is 18 years of age however with Sixt, age restrictions may apply according to age and license. There is also a young driver surcharge taken if aged under 23 years of age. Finding out whether these issues apply to you or not will be available during booking.

Payment

For payment of a rental vehicle, Sixt will accept the major international credit cards however we cannot accept pre-paid credit cards or debit cards such as Visa Electron. Payment must be issued in the name of the driver and the method by which the lessee has paid must be present at the time of collection. When payment is debited from your card it will include the price of the rental and any additional charges and extras that have been added. Any vehicles other than the premium 5/4 door manual cars can be paid for with a German Maestro/ Giro card, however, please note that these cards are not accepted for payment for long-term rental.

What to do in an Emergency

In case of an emergency please ring the German emergency services on 112. Also, ring Sixt on +49 (0) 180 6269999.

Driving Tips

Driving in Germany can be a very enjoyable experience, even in the big Cities, due to the fact the highways are well kept and have clearly labeled lanes to ensure traffic flows nicely. German drivers are generally quite particular about sticking to the laws of the road which makes it easier and less stressful for visitors to manoeuver around. The following are some helpful tips to keep in mind if you are planning on driving around Germany.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.5
4.533481
Based on 102821 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.7
The way to SIXT
4.7
At the SIXT branch
4.5
Vehicle return
Hanne Mohr S.
4.0
I had an appointment but nobody was present at the agreed time. However, once the rental process was started everything went smoothly. The people I dealt with were pleasant and helpful. Return was easy. Finding the entry to the rental place address was very difficult. Google maps was unaware that the entrance is not from the street address but from a one way street around the corner.
Good M.
5.0
Super
Niemand k.
5.0
Super service

*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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