Cheap car rental in Germany

Often on weekdays and outside school holidays and public holidays, when demand is lower. A longer rental period also lowers the daily rate with many rental companies. There's no fixed rule, though: every rental company sets its own prices.

Usually yes, especially during school holidays and on long weekends. Requesting early gives you more choice and a better chance of getting one of the cheaper cars. Short-notice bargains are still possible, for example through deals.

Check the included mileage, the deposit, the excess and the cancellation terms. A low daily rate with few kilometres can end up more expensive than a slightly higher rate with more kilometres. Reviews from other customers also help you assess an offer.

That depends on how much risk you're willing to take. Without extra cover, you pay for damage yourself up to the agreed excess. The Basis, Smart and Sorglos protection packages lower this excess. Compare the extra cost and the potential saving calmly.

Many rental companies offer a multi-day discount, and there are separate prices for weekends, weeks and months. You see the price levels directly with every offer. For longer periods, it's worth comparing the daily and weekly rates.

Use the note “Found it cheaper elsewhere? Let us know.” in the app and tell Rentlo. Support will then discuss the next steps with you on a case-by-case basis.

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.