Berlin car hire

Some car hire 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 Enterprise, Alamo and Sixt

On average a car hire in Berlin costs £26 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Global Rent A Car (£21/day), Budget (£30/day) and Sixt (£33/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Global Rent A Car Kapweg 4 13405 (4 miles from the city centre).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Berlin are Enterprise (8.0, 89 reviews), and Dollar (6.4, 74 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Berlin is £3.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £50, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Berlin.

Car hire companies onsite at Brandenburg airport include Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.

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

A Mini car hire in Berlin costs £22 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Berlin costs £33 per day, on average.

A Economy car hire in Berlin costs £20 per day, on average.

In Berlin, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Enterprise Rent A Car (5 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Berlin costs £183 per week (£26 per day).

On average a car hire in Berlin costs £786 per month (£26 per day).

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.

Petrol prices in Berlin are less than average, running at around 1.39 euros per liter (or $5.86/gallon). Most petrol stations in Berlin are self-service and you can pay after you pump. Petrolstations are also right on the Autobahn in the rest areas for added convenience.

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 hire car parked while exploring the downtown area.