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Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$12/day

26 May - 2 Jun

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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$14/day

26 May - 2 Jun

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Hyundai Accent Hatch

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$16/day

26 May - 2 Jun

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Toyota C-HR

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$21/day

26 May - 2 Jun

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Hyundai i20

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$22/day

18 Jun - 20 Jun

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Kia Sportage

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$22/day

26 May - 2 Jun

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Toyota Camry

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$25/day

18 Jun - 20 Jun

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Hyundai Accent

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$26/day

27 Jun - 16 Jul

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Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$27/day

4 Jul - 13 Jul

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Car hire insight and trends in Central Europe

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Central Europe

What is the best car hire agency in Central Europe?

If you plan on visiting Central Europe, consider hiring a car from Budget, which is the best car hire company in the region with 61 locations. 124 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service. You can find Budget in Berlin and many other cities throughout Central Europe.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Central Europe?

Compact cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Central Europe. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of $91 per day. While 36% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Central Europe car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Central Europe that's right for you

	Small cars	$64 - $96
	All Car Types	$84 - $159

The average price of a small car hire in Central Europe is $80. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Central Europe is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $64 per day. A small car rental is typically 28% less expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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 Central Europe small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Central Europe is $104. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Central Europe is in April. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $74 per day. A medium car rental is typically 7% less expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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 Central Europe medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Central Europe is $134. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Central Europe is in November. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $91 per day. A large car rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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 Central Europe large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Central Europe is $94. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Central Europe is in November. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $72 per day. A SUV rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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 Central Europe SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Central Europe is $185. The cheapest time to hire a van in Central Europe is in April. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $126 per day. A van rental is typically 41% more expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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 Central Europe van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Central Europe is $153. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Central Europe is in November. The price is 52% lower than the rest of the year at just $75 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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 convertible hire in Central Europe is $185. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Central Europe is in August. The price is 57% lower than the rest of the year at just $80 per day. A convertible rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in Central Europe. The average price of a vehicle hire in Central Europe 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

$12/day

26 May - 2 Jun

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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$14/day

26 May - 2 Jun

See offer

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Hertz

7.6

Good

115 reviews•67 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There was nothing that I like I rented a VW Polo and they have a Suzuki Space something I could barely fit 1 luggage in the trunk the transmission was total garbage the car barely made up hill in the Alps and the breaks sounded like total garbage called 3 time to have the car switched and I got as much help as asking a garden gnomes for help. 10/10 will never recommend Hertz Zurich

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The staff were nice and polite.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

It worked out perfect for our needs, exactly the bus we wanted and good pricing. All happy

4.0

Mediocre|July 2023

It’s less my experience with Hertz, and more about Kayak’s lack transparency in bookings

8.0

Very Good|June 2023

We feel very easy to pick up and return the car.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

My experience was great. My only issue was getting the final bill a bit faster (we dropped the car off before the office was open), in fact I still haven't received it, I had to look it up myself on the Hertz website. This is a minor issue.

1 out of 39

Hertz Locations in Central Europe

Budget

7.4

Good

168 reviews•61 locations

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

the Polish team does not explain clearly "additional charges" that at the end amount to a double of the rental estimate, plus, the ever present VAT in EU ??? On services VAT should not be added, only on purchases. I had not purchased a Euro150k Volvo, only rented it! So - with that - after our review on all media, how is Budget going to look like? I wonder

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

8.0

Very Good|July 2022

The access to the rental place is not well marked, cars are examined in semi-darkness of the garage. Communication with the staff could be better.

8.0

Very Good|June 2022

drop off at Munich airport to a central location, without being scanned was confusing and worrisome

1 out of 56

Budget Locations in Central Europe

Sixt

7.0

Good

360 reviews•121 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2024

Everything was good with the car. We had extra charges that were billed after we returned the car. They called our pre paid rental through kayak (pre paid token) apparently it was not including other fees. So be vary when it is advertised total price.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The process is very effective and the staff are professional and friendly.

6.0

Okay|Sept 2023

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Amazing. Friendly staff. Would recommend

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

1 out of 120

Sixt Locations in Central Europe

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9

Okay

136 reviews•67 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

We booked a compact car which were told from the website that was available. When we got to the pick up location we were told that the only vehicle they had was a small moving van with a large enterprise logo on either side of the vehicle. Since they had nothing else to offer we didn’t have a choice but take it since we were in a different country without transportation. While I didn’t mind taking the van I wasn’t enthusiastic about paying 250 euros for a moving van when we requested and were told we would get a small compact car.

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!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Karina was so helpful and courteous. She was a delight to deal with ! 5 stars.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They didn't properly explain things to me. I was charged 3X the amount they said on my card...I asssume this is for insurance but I don't know...nobody told me anything...now I have to go back to the store and speak to them in person.

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.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Very good

1 out of 46

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Central Europe

Europcar

7.6

Good

52 reviews•109 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 agent was excellent. The only negative is that the rental car agency location is closed on weekends which is very annoying because I had to pick up the car on a Friday and therefore rent the car for an extra day. This is just part of European culture where stores are constantly closed, leaving consumers without the options that they want.

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.

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2022

Wheelchair pickup from Eurocar office was less than seamless, but staff was helpful

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Very smooth, easy pick up & drop off. Got upgraded to an automatic transmission which I appreciated. Friendly, capable staff throughout.

1 out of 18

Europcar Locations in Central Europe

Avis

7.0

Good

91 reviews•58 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Excellent counter service and car

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Worst customer service

4.0

Mediocre|July 2022

Although I ordered car online before arriving, i got different car, different rate and not very helpfull service

6.0

Okay|May 2022

Pick up in Kloten was quick and easy. I never like trying to be tricked into upcharging the price of my vehicle with add-ons such as extra insurance toll passes and such. These can double the price of your rental and your charge card covers you for the extra insurance. Having said that, we were charged over $550 for a scrape mark on the rear tire. Yes, a scrape mark. No damage to the rim and the tire was fine. We were only informed of this after we returned home. Unfortunately Avis, like almost all rental car companies are always out to "get you" with extra charges.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

The car was nothing like the vehicle indicated on the reservation - it was not "equivalent." The folks at the office in Frankfurt were professional and helpful, but unapologetic about the vehicle and its condition. The car handled poorly - desite having only 23,000km on the odometer - but did get us to Geneva ultimately.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

The team at Avis was nice and efficient. Great help and patience with all questions asked. Also, got way better car than what we have ordered for no extra charge. Will do business with them again if opportunity present itself.

1 out of 31

Avis Locations in Central Europe

Dollar

6.3

Okay

91 reviews•50 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Pushed me cleaning fine for nothing.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

Deceptive and dishonest turn-in procedures. They will attempt to have you sign the final bill and then add charges after the fact.

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!

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

Kayak did not properly advertise the price of the rental. Since they force buying the damage waiver, along with a ton of other fees not included in the quote.

1 out of 31

Dollar Locations in Central Europe

keddy by Europcar

9.3

Wonderful

3 reviews•149 locations

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keddy by Europcar Locations in Central Europe

Car hire in Central Europe

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

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Central Europe?

Prices for cars in Central Europe are updated daily.

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

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Central Europe. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

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

To hire a car in Central Europe, all drivers must present 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 evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

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

Using momondo to book a car hire in Central Europe could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

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

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Central Europe easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.