Car rental for tourists in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Car rental for tourists in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with buyer protection, best price guarantee and flexible payment. On Rentlo you book exactly the vehicle you see: no “or similar”, no surprises.
- 168 vehicles
- from 79 € per day
Available cars in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
From big cities to small towns: in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, checked rental companies offer matching vehicles on Rentlo. Prices start at €47 a day.
5.0Barleben
VW Golf GTI ClubsportVerified
300 hp20245 seatsDelivery available130 km/day incl.from 119 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne
VW Golf 8.5 ClubsportVerified
300 hp20265 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 139 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne
VW Golf 8R PerformanceVerified
333 hp20235 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 140 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Hagen
VW Crafter Transporter L3
2025250 km/day incl.from age 18from 145 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Hagen
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
300 hp20245 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 145 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Bergisch Gladbach
VW Golf 8R PerformanceVerified
333 hp20245 seatsDelivery available200 km/day incl.from 149 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45s AMG
421 hp20245 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 150 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Barleben
Audi RS3Verified
400 hp20265 seatsDelivery available200 km/day incl.from 160 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne
Audi RS3 SportbackVerified
400 hp20255 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 170 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne
Audi RS3Verified
401 hp20265 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 180 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45s AMGVerified
421 hp20245 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 190 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Sulzbach
BMW M2 FaceliftVerified
480 hp20244 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 220 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
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Prices
| Rental period | from | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 79 € | 138 € |
| 1 day | 47 € | 242 € |
| Weekend | 139 € | 585 € |
| 1 week | 139 € | 1,216 € |
| 1 month | 139 € | 3,968 € |
Prices from rental companies on Rentlo within 50 km, as of 01.11.2026. All prices are final prices; some rental companies are small businesses and do not charge VAT. Final price depends on dates, protection package and extras.
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Why rent with Rentlo
Every rental company is checked with ID and business registration before going online.
You never pay more on Rentlo than directly with the rental company.
You book the vehicle from the listing, with real photos and videos. No “or similar”.
Payment runs via Stripe and only after the rental company has confirmed.
Deposit, included kilometres, minimum age and cancellation terms are shown up front.
We are there for you around the clock, in the chat and by email.
How Rentlo works
- Find the right carSearch by place, dates and vehicle type and compare real listings with photos, prices and terms.
- Request your datesSend your request. The rental company confirms, only then you pay, securely via Stripe.
- Pick up and driveCollect the vehicle or have it delivered where delivery is offered.
Payments made safe & easy
Pay securely online by card, Revolut Pay, iDEAL, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or later and in instalments with Klarna. Where the rental company offers it, you pay 10 % online and the rest in cash at pick-up.
- Secure payment and buyer protection via Stripe
- Deposit can also be paid online
- With best price guarantee
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Frequently asked questions
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Support & help›Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Not with a licence from the EU or EEA. For licences from other countries, an IDP or a translation may be required depending on where it was issued, especially if it isn't in the Latin alphabet. It also matters whether the rental company accepts your licence, so if in doubt, ask beforehand.
Do I need a credit card for the deposit?
Not necessarily. Depending on the vehicle, you can pay the deposit online by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer, or in cash or by card at pick-up. Some rental companies offer vehicles with no deposit.
Is there really no speed limit on German motorways?
Many sections have no general limit, but the recommended speed is 130 km/h. Numerous stretches are restricted by signs, for example at roadworks or around cities. On country roads the limit is usually 100 km/h, in built-up areas 50 km/h.
Do I need a vignette in Austria and Switzerland?
Yes. A vignette is mandatory for motorways and expressways in both countries, available as a sticker or a digital vignette. Rental cars from Austria or Switzerland usually already have one. If you cross the border in a German rental car, buy it yourself beforehand.
What is a low-emission zone?
In some German cities, only vehicles with a green emissions sticker (Umweltplakette) may enter certain areas. Rental cars usually already have the sticker. Look out for the signs at the start of the zone.
What is Rentlo?
Rentlo is a marketplace for all kinds of rental vehicles in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You rent directly from verified local rental companies.
How does renting in Germany, Austria and Switzerland work?
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.
When do I pay?
Only once the rental company has confirmed your request. Payment runs via Stripe.
Which payment methods are available?
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.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
The rental company decides per vehicle. Many deposits can be paid online; otherwise on site.
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How old do I need to be?
Minimum age and licence duration are shown on each vehicle.
How is the vehicle insured?
Vehicles are insured by the rental company, which sets cover and excess.
What is the best price guarantee?
Rental companies offer their vehicles on Rentlo at the same price as directly. Found it cheaper? Let us know.
Can I cancel?
Before confirmation you can withdraw for free. After that the rental company's cancellation terms apply.
Is there a Rentlo app?
Yes, for iPhone and Android, including Rentlo Shorts with real videos and sound.
Guide
Motorways, speed limits and vignettes
In Germany, many motorway sections have no speed limit, but the recommended speed is 130 km/h. In Austria, the motorway limit is usually 130 km/h, in Switzerland 120 km/h. To use motorways in Austria and Switzerland, you need a vignette. Rental cars registered there usually already have one, but for a German rental car you have to buy it yourself.
Low-emission zones, parking and fuel
Some German cities have low-emission zones (Umweltzone) that require a green sticker, which rental cars usually have. Where parking requires a parking disc (Parkscheibe), set your arrival time and display the disc clearly behind the windscreen; there's usually one in the car. Check the fuel policy: you often return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.
Driving licence, ID and deposit
Driving licences from the EU and EEA are recognised in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With a licence from another country, depending on where it was issued, you may also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation, and the rental company must accept it. Bring your passport or national ID card too. Depending on the vehicle, you pay the deposit by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer or at pick-up.
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