What documents do I need to rent a car in Germany?


What documents do I need to rent a car in Germany?

  • All drivers must present a valid non-expired driver's license at the time of rental.
  • Those holding a license issued in a Non-Latin-Letter Alphabet must also present a valid International Drivers Permit.
  • All overseas renters require a passport as well as a driving license.


What is a travel document for foreigners in Germany?

The travel document is a replacement for the passport from your country of origin or the country you've fled to come to Germany. The “travel document for refugees” is also known as Convention Pass (Konventionspass ) or Blue Passport (Blauer Pass ).


Can I drive in Europe with rental car?

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.


Do I need rental car insurance in Germany?

As mentioned above briefly, third party liability and fire insurance are both mandatory, and fortunately these are included in all car rental rates in Germany when you book with Auto Europe, but CDW and Theft protection are not required, as some credit card companies will provide these insurance extras for you.


Where is it cheapest to rent a car in Europe?

Out of all the popular cities in Europe, Bucharest is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $2/day. Renting a car in Bucharest is 85% cheaper than renting one in Dublin where the per day rate is around $13.


Can I rent a car in Germany and drive to Italy?

You can cross borders easily but the drop fee is the problem. It's good that you know about it.


Can tourists drive in Germany?

In order to drive in Germany, you must be able to present a valid driver's license. Anyone with an appropriate permit can drive in the country. If you are a tourist and have a driving permit, go for it! Just note that in most cases you must be over 18 or 21 years old to rent a car.