Car rental from age 21 in Germany

Occasionally, yes: some rental companies release sporty models from 21, often with a higher deposit and a longer licence duration. For high-performance sports cars, however, the minimum age is usually 23 or 25.

That depends on the rental company. Some charge a surcharge up to a certain age, others don't. Whether it applies and how much it is is stated in the terms of the offer.

Rental companies often require one to three years of holding a licence, more for high-end cars. The exact requirement is shown with every car. The “Licence held since” filter narrows down your choice accordingly.

Yes, as a rule all drivers must meet the rental company's requirements. Additional drivers are usually charged per day and must be registered before the trip.

Yes, vans up to 3.5 t that you can drive with a category B licence are available from 21 or even earlier at many rental companies. For larger vehicles you need a different licence category. The terms are listed with each offer.

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.