Is it worthwhile renting a car while visiting Munich?

Being one of the most walkable cities in Europe, as well as having a decent public transport system that includes a subway, buses, suburban trains, and even trams, you would think that getting hired cars in Munich would be a waste. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While you can walk around the Munich city centre, a car would make it much easier to go to the suburbs and even neighbouring cities such as Augsburg and Ingolstadt, which are just under a one hour drive away. Here there are plenty of attractions such as the Augsburg Zoo and the Botanischer Garten Augsburg, which is both a local and international favourite. When it comes to parking your Munich car rental, there are lots of parking spaces in and out of the city centre, although most of them are usually pay to park. There are also other parking lots and garages so finding a place to leave your rental cars in Munich shouldn’t be difficult.

What different driving laws should I keep in mind when driving in Munich?

When getting hired cars in Munich, you should have familiarised yourself with the unique laws of the road. You don’t want a traffic violation to ruin your whole vacation experience. With Germany using right-side driving, the right of way belongs to cars on your right. It is also worth pointing out that tailgating is considered a violation, so be sure to maintain a respectable distance to the car in front of you. Policing speed limits are also very strict in Munich, so be sure to maintain the required speed limits depending on the roads you are driving on. In case of any doubts, feel free to check with the German Federal Motor Transport Authority for the latest rule changes.

What kind of driving license do you need to hire a car in Munich?

To get a Munich rental car, you will need to provide a valid license with a clear photo ID. The license shouldn’t be expiring before the end of the rental agreement period; otherwise, you cannot be allowed to rent the car. Foreigners are required to produce their passports, and if you are sharing the driving duties with anyone else, they too will be required to show their driving licenses and passports. The minimum age requirement is 21, and if the driver is under the age of 23, a young driver surcharge will be imposed.

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Opel Corsa

or similar SMALL

$23/day

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Citroen C3 Aircross

or similar SMALL

$23/day

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Volkswagen Passat

or similar MEDIUM

$32/day

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Audi A3 Sportback

or similar MEDIUM

$42/day

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Peugeot 408

or similar LARGE

$51/day

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Audi A4

or similar LUXURY

$49/day

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Class Special Car

or similar Category

$23/day

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar SUV

$30/day

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Citroen C5 Aircross

or similar SUV

$36/day

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Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

or similar SMALL

$37/day

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Skoda Octavia Combi

or similar MEDIUM

$43/day

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Car hire insight and trends in Munich

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Munich

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Munich?

The cheapest car hire in Munich are generally found through Flex To Go. When booking with Flex To Go, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as $22/day. The average price to hire a car in Munich is $25/day.

What car hire company in Munich has the most locations?

keddy by Europcar has the most locations of any car hire company in Munich, with 28 locations.

What car do most people hire in Munich?

Most momondo users will hire the Volkswagen T-Cross in Munich, though hiring the Nissan Qashqai is a popular second choice according to our data. If you’re interested in hiring the Volkswagen T-Cross, prices are $94 per day on average. Some users have found Volkswagen T-Cross hire deals in Munich for as low as $51 per day. Nissan Qashqai hire in Munich is $61 per day on average, with some of the cheapest deals at $41 per day.

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	Small cars	$60 - $88
	All Car Types	$89 - $130

The average price of a small car hire in Munich, Germany is $75. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Munich, Germany is in November. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $60 per day. A small car rental is typically 33% less expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Munich small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Munich, Germany is $102. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Munich, Germany is in May. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $80 per day. A medium car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Munich medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Munich, Germany is $139. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Munich, Germany is in April. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $99 per day. A large car rental is typically 20% more expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Munich large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Munich, Germany is $95. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Munich, Germany is in June. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $74 per day. A SUV rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Munich SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Munich, Germany is $207. The cheapest time to hire a van in Munich, Germany is in April. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $135 per day. A van rental is typically 46% more expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Munich, Germany is $177. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Munich, Germany is in January. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just $103 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Munich luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Munich, Germany is $241. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Munich, Germany is in June. The price is 54% lower than the rest of the year at just $112 per day. A convertible rental is typically 54% more expensive than the average rental car in Munich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Munich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$23/day

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$23/day

28 Nov - 5 Dec

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$29/day

28 Nov - 5 Dec

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Munich car hire directory

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keddy by Europcar

28 locations

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keddy by Europcar Locations in Munich

Virtuo

6 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2

Good

20 reviews•7 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

We had the WORST rental car experience EVER at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car location in Munich at 315 Landsberger Strasse on 20 Aug 2023. We scheduled to pick up our car at 9 am, but when we arrived the guy rudely told us that there is no car available for us that day. He told us it's our fault for booking a car on a Sunday and that he's not even supposed to be working that day because it's Sunday. We were adamant that this situation is not our fault and that he finds a way to resolve it, which with a lot of resistance on his part resulted in us getting our car at 10:30 am (1.5 hours late). Even more frustrating is that the car that he ended up giving us was sitting outside of the shop the entire time. I even asked him several times if we can have that car. Each time he told us that we can't have the car. For some reason, after an hour and a half of debate and struggle, he changed his mind and gave us the car. He showed no sympathy and continued to insist that it's Sunday and that he shouldn't be working. We ended up missing out on a tour that we had scheduled because of the late rental car. In addition, we were charged much more than what we agreed to per our rental agreement. On the rental agreement, it said the cost will come out to 105 euros. The guy at the counter verbally confirmed this as well. Our credit card statement shows that we were charged 166 euros. We are currently trying to recoup the difference. WHAT A NIGHMARE! We've never had such poor customer service and incorrect charges occur at any other rental car place before. This pompous and rude person at the counter should not be working in customer service where people are just trying to enjoy their vacation. This person should go find another job. On a positive note, there was another employee named Flo (or Floh?) who was really helpful in helping us with directions between our hotel and the Enterprise shop. He wasn't able to resolve the situation with the late rental car because he is just the driver, but he was very sympathetic and at least gave us the feeling that someone cares. Thank you, Flo!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

When we arrived the did not have our car ready and said we would have to wait an hour a half for it. Instead they offered us an electric car even though I had reserved a gas one. This electric car was not meant for long road trips as it ran out of power many times and took forever to charge. I spent most of my day at charging stations and it completely impacted my itinerary. I am incredibly disappointed and frustrated. This was not the car nor the experience that I paid for.

6.0

Okay|June 2023

The gentleman at Enterprise was very nice and professional, but unfortunately we did not get the car we had reserved. We had asked for. Wagon, but the biggest they had was a 5 series BMW, which was a very nice car, but not really big enough for what we needed it for the following day. The gentleman offered us to check at another Enterprise location, but we did not have time to wait. We returned the car the same day,

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Had to try several drops at the location, the offices were closed, the parking was closed there was no way to open the parking door.

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2022

Everything is good!

6.0

Okay|Sept 2022

The pick-up was easy and the car was clean, but there was a lot of damage on the car. I suspect they charged the other renters for repair, and then kept the money without actually making the repair - multiple dings and dents on the back tail gate. They noted them for the record and, so far, they haven't tried to also charge me for them. When I picked up the care I was surprised to find that they charge 5Euro a day for travel outside the country. They said I could just pay for those days I was outside the country, but when I got the bill, they charged me for every day, even though I was only out of the country for 3 of the 8 days. So, in the end, they weren't any better than any of the other slimy car rental agencies.

1 out of 7

Sixt

6.9

Okay

28 reviews•18 locations

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

It was an expensive experience to beware in the future

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Contactless collection does not exist in munich - had to queue for over 30 minutes to get keys - poorly cleaned car

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Great help from friendly clerk at pick up. Car shifted poorly and lagged to accelerate. Drop off was hard to find at Frankfurt Airport. Google maps shows only rental car return, located at Terminal 2. Attendant at Terminal 2 sent me to Terminal 1. To reach Terminal 1 Rental Car Return, you must drive in the same single lane as ALL other cars going to pick people up on the Arrivals level. There was an airport parking attendant at the round about, letting cars through one at a time, as space became available at the Arrivals level. I, and all other rental cars, had to wait in line with all the other vehicles before we could finally access the Return Area. It took well over 25 minutes, and I watched over 100 cars get let through, 1 at a time, until my turn. I will never rent a car into Frankfurt Terminal 1 again.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

I’ve never rented a car that didn’t have unlimited mileage and we went over with Sixt. Just driving from where we picked up the car to where we dropped it off was close to the allotted mileage. The staff at both ends were fabulous. Very kind and helpful.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

I wanted to book an electric car, small. I was fooled to believe that the car I booked is electric. I checked the electric tic box, and the agent didn't tell me at all that the car is a hybrid SUV, which has zero battery charge - no ecological values, double the cost for the gas and carbon footprint. The ramp out of garbage is super steep, narrow and curves at the point where the ramps starts - very tricky to get out, danger to get some scratch.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Horrible. Reserved almost six weeks ahead and they downgraded me and arrogantly said I should be happy they provided a car. Then the waved the contract in my face.

1 out of 10

Sixt Locations in Munich

Avis

6.6

Okay

6 reviews•9 locations

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Budget

5.8

Fair

8 reviews•10 locations

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2.0

Poor|July 2022

Very bad experience. Few hours before i picked the car, they called and said there is a breakdown. Offered a smaller size car and didn’t change the original price for the car i should get. Promised to provide me with the requested car as soon as possible but for 4 weeks i sent lots of emails and lots of calls but no response or action from budget. Really not satisfied and they took the money. Spoiled my holiday and had to make extra milage dur to that and changed all of my plans. Basically my holiday in germany was ruined because of that

2.0

Poor|July 2022

This was terrible. I showed up at the counter, and this rude clerk called Susie tells me, and other customers, that they have no cars for the whole week and that their system is broken. So i start making phone calls and arranging for alternatives, and then a german guy walks in and she gives him a car!! This is unacceptable.

2.0

Poor|July 2022

Staff are very rude

1 out of 3

Budget Locations in Munich

Dollar

5.4

Fair

7 reviews•7 locations

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1.9

Poor|Sept 2021

Was not advised of significant additional charges required insurance before picking up car! The windshield wipers on the car were broken! To return the car was very difficult. Had to hunt down the Hertz office in Ulm Germany by asking other car rental companies where they are located. The online info was not correct. The other car rental places were open on Saturday but not Hertz!

1 out of 3

Europcar

5.2

Fair

7 reviews•10 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

We reserved a midsize SUV for 4 adults and 4 large pieces of luggage. When we arrived, they claimed to have no vehicles at all available, and then “found” a huge 9-seater van. Needless to say, it is not enjoyable to drive such a vehicle around old European towns. The drop-off was equally annoying. The central Prague location has no parking lot or garage, so we were told to find our own parking nearby, go back to get the attendant, and then walk her back to the car. Overall a bad experience that we won’t be repeating.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The wasn't a USB port to charge our cell phones. Both of our phones died before we could get to a charger.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

We were expecting to pay about 300 EUR for the week. When we picked up the car in downtown Munich, we were told that there would be a 300+ EUR charge for taking the car across the border into Austria, and our card was charged for over 600 EUR. We were incensed and the woman at the counter was very unpleasant -- she said that was just was Europcar charged. Given that is was a Sunday morning and we were not at an airport with other options, we still took the car. Upon returning the car, our invoice shows a final payment of about 300 EUR we were originally expecting to pay (which includes a 30 EUR fee for crossing the border) and the 600+ EUR has been returned to our card. We don't know if this was a miscommunication their part, a misunderstanding on our part or what, but we were SO MAD to pay what we thought was an extravagant hidden fee for crossing the border that it tinged the trip for us. The unpleasant woman at the counter in Munich did not do Europcar any favors, nor did she explain what was going on.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

Our pick-up location was reserved at the main train station, but when we got there, we found they had moved to another location since April. It would be more helpful if we could be notified earlier, It was raining and we had to look for the new location in the rain and it took some time.

1 out of 3

Quick facts about car hire in Munich

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Munich

Most Popular Agency	Sixt
Popular Car Types	Economy, Mini, Compact
Cheapest Hire Car	$46
Most Popular Model	Class Intermediate SUV

The most popular Munich car hire agency found on momondo this month is Sixt. Other top choices for car hire companies are Alamo and Europcar

The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Munich in the past 72 hours: Economy, Mini, Compact.

The lowest price for a car hire in Munich is $46/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $80/day.

The most popular car model to hire in Munich in the past 7 days is the Class Intermediate SUV. Our users also prefer the Class Compact Car as an alternative.

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Driving with a car hire in Munich - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Munich so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in Munich, Germany in December?

To hire a car for a weekend in Munich in December, the average price was $55 with cheaper deals starting around $55. For a week-long hire, the lowest price was $32, with more options around the $115 mark.

Is there a fee to cancel my Munich, Germany car hire?

When hiring a car, you can expect to find that a majority of the rental car agencies in Munich do not have a cancellation fee. Keep in mind that momondo does not set these cancellation policies, but we can help you find great deals on car hire in Munich. Be sure to look for the Cancellation Policy when you conduct your search.

What is the speed limit in Munich, Germany?

If you are hiring a vehicle in Munich, then be aware that the current speed limit within city or town limits is 50 km/h, unless otherwise posted. Suburban speed limits around Munich will generally have a speed limit of 100 km/h. If you are travelling on a motorway in Munich, then the speed limit is Advisory.

What car hire company has the Ford Transit Connect in Munich?

Alamo has Ford Transit Connect hire available in Munich for $198/day on average. Availability for the Ford Transit Connect hire in Munich may vary, so try not to schedule your car hire last-minute.

What is the weather like in Munich, Germany in November?

During the month of November the average temperature in Munich is 3 °C and the expected precipitation is 50 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Munich.

Is the weather in Munich similar to the rest of Bavaria?

Travellers looking to leave from Munich on a road trip around Bavaria or the surrounding areas during the month of November should expect temperatures around 3 °C and about 48.6 mm of possible rain through the month.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Munich?

Prices for cars in Munich are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Munich?

The number of operators available for cars in Munich is 232 as of November 2024.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Munich?

Among different countries, including Munich, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Munich?

To hire a car in Munich, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

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Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Munich?

momondo finds and compares thousands of car hire websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car hire in Munich. Finding a car hire is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Munich?

momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Munich by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Munich with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Munich and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.