Car rental from age 18 in Germany
Car rental from age 18 in Germany with buyer protection, best price guarantee and flexible payment. On Rentlo you book exactly the vehicle you see: no “or similar”, no surprises.
- 71 vehicles
- from 79 € per day
Available cars in Germany
Car rental from age 18 in Germany: on Rentlo you'll find offers in many places, from €79 a day. Choose your location and compare rental companies, prices and deposits.
Hacheney
Jaecoo 7 Exclusive 1.6 T-GDIVerified
147 hp20265 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 79 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Eschweiler
VW Golf 8 GTIVerified
265 hp20255 seatsDelivery available200 km/day incl.from 80 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Unterschleissheim
VW Polo GTI
207 hp20245 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Wangen
VW Crafter L3H2-9,9 m³ TransporterVerified
20223 seatsDelivery available150 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen
VW Tiguan R-Line eTSI
150 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen
Audi Q3
150 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen
BMW X3
170 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen
Mercedes-Benz GLC
197 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen
VW T-Roc
150 hp20265 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Hacheney
Ford Transit L3H3 TransporterVerified
2024Delivery available100 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Bonn
VW Golf 8 GTI ClubsportVerified
300 hp20225 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 99 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Hanau
GOLF 8 GOAL
116 hp20255 seatsDelivery available200 km/day incl.from 100 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
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Prices
| Rental period | from | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 79 € | 120 € |
| 1 day | 79 € | 206 € |
| Weekend | 139 € | 503 € |
| 1 week | 139 € | 1,044 € |
| 1 month | 139 € | 3,366 € |
Prices from rental companies on Rentlo within 50 km, incl. VAT, as of 01.11.2026. Final price depends on dates, protection package and extras.
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Places with offers
- Witten10 offers
- Hagen11 offers
- Brackel5 offers
- Cologne9 offers
- Essen30 offers
- Nette9 offers
- Lindenhorst8 offers
- Lünen5 offers
- Wellinghofen10 offers
- Dortmund34 offers
- Gelsenkirchen37 offers
- Kley9 offers
- Schwerte7 offers
- Castrop-Rauxel7 offers
- Sprockhövel5 offers
- Dorstfeld8 offers
- Gevelsberg5 offers
- Hamm5 offers
- Wuppertal31 offers
- Bergisch Gladbach9 offers
- Leverkusen8 offers
- Gremberghoven7 offers
- Oberhausen27 offers
- Mülheim28 offers
- Hattingen29 offers
- Bottrop30 offers
- Recklinghausen35 offers
- Mühlheim am Main5 offers
- Solingen8 offers
- Moers6 offers
- Remscheid5 offers
- Wesseling8 offers
- Niederkassel4 offers
- Duisburg29 offers
- Krefeld3 offers
- Rösrath3 offers
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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
No answer here? Our support is there for you around the clock.
Support & help›How long do I need to have held my licence?
Each rental company sets its own rules. Often at least one year of holding a licence is required, more for some cars. The “Licence held since” filter shows you which offers suit you.
What is a young driver fee?
It's a surcharge some rental companies charge for drivers under a certain age, usually under 21 or 25. It is charged per day or per rental and is listed in the terms of the offer.
Can I rent a car with accompanied driving at 17?
Usually not. With accompanied driving you may only drive with a registered accompanying person, and rental companies typically set the minimum age for renters at 18 or higher. If in doubt, ask the rental company directly.
Can I rent a van at 18?
Some rental companies release vans up to 3.5 t, which you can drive with a category B licence, from age 18. Because of their size, some driving experience helps. Check the minimum age and licence duration for each vehicle.
What is the alcohol limit during the probationary period?
In Germany, a strict zero-alcohol rule applies to new drivers on probation and to everyone under 21. In Austria and Switzerland, the limit during the probationary period is 0.1 per mille. The safest rule: no alcohol if you're driving.
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 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
Which cars can you rent at 18?
For young drivers, rental companies usually release cars with moderate power: small and compact cars, sometimes also vans up to 3.5 t that you can drive with a category B licence. Sports cars and premium models are almost never available at 18. This page only shows cars you are allowed to rent at 18.
Extra costs to expect
Because young drivers statistically have more accidents, many rental companies charge a young driver fee per day or per rental. The excess is also often higher than for older drivers. A protection package such as Smart or Sorglos reduces your risk if there's damage. Add everything up before you decide.
Mind the probationary period
In Germany, a two-year probationary period applies after your test; in Switzerland it lasts three years, and Austria also has a probationary licence. Stricter rules apply during this time, for example on alcohol, and offences quickly have consequences for your licence. Many rental companies also require you to have held your licence for at least a year.
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