Ride in style with Sixt drive!
With more than 200 downtown, the train station and branches of the international airport in Germany, we are well set up to help you with your online travel booking is fast, easy, and if you need to change your plans, cancellation is almost always free Take a look at the map above to see Germanys largest cities and major tourist destinations you can reach with your rental car.
Rental Sixt in Germany offers a range of premium brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar and Audi You can choose an automatic car, book a child seat or hold a one-way rental car optional extras can be added to your rental on the reservations page.
Compact cars are ideal for densely populated cities.
Saloons are a good choice for weekend travel and long-distance travel between cities.
Estates and 4x4s are ideal for ample leg room and luggage In general, you have a room for five people, three large suitcases and two duffel bags.
When traveling with a larger party we also 7 and 9 seater minibus.
In Germany, all driving licenses from EU countries are accepted If your license is printed using a non-Latin alphabet, such as Russian, Arabic or Chinese, you will need to get an international drivers allow IDPs PCI can be obtained before leaving the UK, you can apply online or by visiting your local post office.
All drivers 18 years and older can rent a car with Sixt in Germany When you are in the booking engine there is also a menu with the age requirements for specific models of cars note that a young driver surcharge applies for children under 23 years.
All vehicles come with a full tank of fuel and must be recharged before returning to Sixt, otherwise our current refueling charges will apply.
An additional driver can be included on your rental contract upon presentation of a valid driving license.
Payment for your rental car in Germany must be made by Sixt credit card accepts all credit cards and AirPlus, while all prepaid and debit cards such as Visa Electron are not accepted the payment method must be issued in the name of the driver and must be presented at time of recovery of the vehicle and be valid at the moment.
In case of accident, please immediately inform the police Whether the vehicle is slightly damaged, the accident was self-inflicted or if no other vehicle was involved In addition, damage to the vehicle must Sixt be reported directly during the rental period for this purpose a form for an accident report is attached to the vehicle documents for direct assistance, you can also contact us by phone at 49 0 180 6269999 you can join the rescue service in Germany under the 112 emergency number.
The German road network is very well kept making short road trips and long distance easy German drivers usually held strictly to traffic rules, and gladly use their horns to inform those who are not When multi-lane highway is transformed into a, vehicles towards which finishes should lead to the end of their path before transfer into the circulation.
Here are some tips to enjoy your car rental in Germany.
Remember that the distances are calculated in kilometers and the speed limit will also be displayed in kilometers per hour.
German roads are divided according to the size of the letter B is designated to the main roads and the letter L is used to refer to small, rural roads.
In Germany the road signs are marked in blue and federal roads in the yellow roads connecting three channels are known as Autobahn Each type of road has its own speed restrictions.
Drivers must stop at crosswalks for pedestrians and should take precautions when driving behind also public buses, know that trams always have the right of way.
If the rental car is damaged during travel on unpaved roads, you will be responsible for the cost of repairs is recommended not to drive on unmarked or unofficial roads.
In urban areas, a maximum speed of 50 km h is generally permitted, but sometimes limited to 30 km h.
On country roads a maximum speed of 100 km h is generally permitted, although sometimes limited to 70 km h.
Some sections of the German autobahn network have no speed limit; when the speed limit is the maximum speed limit will be displayed.
Following traffic offenses incur the following penalties subject to change.
Using a mobile without a hands-free device 60 euros.
Driving while intoxicated 500 to 3000 euros, 1 month driving ban.
Illegally passing or overtaking another vehicle 30 to 240 euros.
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