Can you take a rental car from Germany to Prague?


Can you take a rental car from Germany to Prague? Within Europe, the general answer is yes, you can drive your hire car into a different European country from where you picked it up. However, you may find some restrictions depending on the: Country you rent the car from. Country/countries you want to take the car to.


Can I take a rental car out of Germany?

Many car rental suppliers will allow you to travel outside Germany without charging additional car rental fees, although there are specific cases in which restrictions or charges may apply. Most commonly, traveling to Eastern Europe with a rental car out of Germany has very specific requirements for this to be allowed.


Can you rent a car in one European country and return it in another?

With Avis' one-way car rental, you can do just that. Pick up your vehicle from one of our offices across Europe and drop it off at a different location at the end of your trip. It's quick, easy and efficient, and it means you can plan your journey exactly as you please, without having to drive full circle.


Which car hire companies allow cross border travel?

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  • Advantage Rent a Car.
  • Alamo.
  • Avis.
  • Budget.
  • Dollar.
  • Enterprise.
  • Europcar.
  • Fox Rent a Car.


How many days in Prague is enough?

To really see this amazing city, it's best to plan to visit for four to five days. This will allow you to see all the main sites and get a sense of the city's culture. Plus you'll have time to go on a day trip or two since there are many amazing cities close to Prague!


Do you need a passport to go from Germany to Prague?

The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union's Schengen common border area, meaning that if you arrive in the country by road or rail from another Schengen-member country (including Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia) you will not normally have to show a passport or pass through customs control.


Can you drive a rental car from Germany to Czech Republic?

Hertz vehicles may be driven to Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, but may only be dropped off in the following cities: Prague, Budapest, Poznan, Szczecin, Warsaw, Bratislava, Ljubljana. Should you bring the vehicle outside Germany, a Cross Border fee of € 41.65 (including tax) will apply.