Car hire for filming in Germany

It's the term for a vehicle that appears on screen, as opposed to production vehicles that transport crew and equipment. Typical picture cars are classic cars, modern classics, American cars or sports cars that match the period or mood of the story.

The rental car's insurance primarily covers normal road use. For filming, additional cover may be needed, for example through production insurance. Be sure to clarify this with the rental company before the shoot and get it confirmed in writing.

No. Stunts, drifting, burnouts and crash scenes are excluded in rental contracts. Normal driving scenes are usually possible by arrangement, often with a driver from the rental company. For spectacular scenes you need specialist stunt providers.

For filming in public spaces, generally yes, and the city or municipality is usually responsible. Road closures or shots in moving traffic involve further requirements. On private property, you need the owner's permission.

The rental contract is concluded directly with the rental company, so the invoice is issued by the rental company. Whether it can be made out to your company and which details are needed is best clarified in your request.

Rentlo is a marketplace for all kinds of rental vehicles in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You rent directly from verified local rental companies.

Choose a vehicle, pick your dates and send a request. Once the rental company confirms, you pay securely online and collect the car or have it delivered.

Only once the rental company has confirmed your request. Payment runs via Stripe.

Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, iDEAL and Klarna. For some vehicles you can pay 10 % online and the rest in cash at pick-up.

The rental company decides per vehicle. Many deposits can be paid online; otherwise on site.