Berlin car rentals

If you will be driving on the Autobahn, you’ll definitely want to rent a car with lots of power and quick speed. However, you won’t want a really big car because of the narrow roads. A really good GPS/navigation system will also be important for your trip.

Speed limits in Berlin are set by the government of Germany and are location-based. For example, inside the city, speed limits are up to 31 mph (or 50 km/h). Away from residential areas, the speed limit increases to 62 mph (or 100 km/h). If you are traveling on the Autobahn, you’ll have to be able to keep up or drive on the right. On this freeway, suggested speed limits are marked as 81 mph (or 130 km/h) but drivers tend to go a lot faster.

Free parking is rare in the city of Berlin. Nonetheless, it offers its share of paid parking spots, lots, and garages. If you are staying at a major hotel in or around the city center, you may get complimentary parking. They might also offer shuttles that will take you to destinations within a few miles of the hotel. In this case you can keep your rental car parked while exploring the downtown area.

On average a rental car in Berlin costs $45 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Berlin found in the last 2 weeks is $29.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($17/day), Hertz ($19/day) and Wheego ($26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar Friedrichstr. 50-55 10117 (1 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Berlin. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Berlin is $7.64 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $92 and $122, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Berlin.

Car rental companies onsite at Brandenburg airport include Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Avis and keddy by Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Berlin costs $50 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Berlin costs $64 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Berlin costs $63 per day, on average.

In Berlin, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Melli-besse-ring 1 (11 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Berlin costs $313 per week ($45 per day).

On average a rental car in Berlin costs $1,340 per month ($45 per day).

Most car rental providers in Berlin offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Berlin, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 28 car rental agencies in Berlin.

Some car rental companies in Berlin which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Europcar and Alamo

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Berlin so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

When you drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the city center, you can plan on the trip taking you anywhere from 30 to 35min depending on what traffic is like at the time. The easiest way to drive between these two locations is by taking the A113 from Schönefelder Allee. Then, you can take exit 20-Tempelhofer Damm from A 100, to continue on the B96, which will bring you to the heart of the city.

You can book Berlin car rentals directly at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, as this transportation hub has a car rental center. Some of the agencies that you will find at the airport include Enterprise, Hertz, and SIXT. You’ll find the desks for these different companies in the Arrivals terminal, close to the baggage claim. Once you have completed any required paperwork, an employee will walk you to your vehicle, which will be just a short distance away, as almost all of the companies that have branches here keep their fleets directly on airport property.