Car rental in Germany

Tips for driving your rental car in Germany

If you're travelling to Germany, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Germany is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Berlin counts 3520000 inhabitants. In Berlin hosts 4.3% of the entire country's population, which counts over 81100000 inhabitants. In Germany the language spoken most widespread is German but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Germany is GMT+01:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Germany is C / F and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Germany is +49, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Germany

With a fuel cost in Germany averaging at 1.96 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Germany shares its land borders with Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 644480, 12917 of which motorways, which ranks Germany as the 12th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Germany there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Euro (EUR). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 130 km/h. Bear in mind that in Germany, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany

Germany boasts fourty-one UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Aachen Cathedral (cultural) and Speyer Cathedral (cultural).