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At Udrive.com.au, we have dozens and dozens of pick up locations around Germany. In Berlin alone we have 27 pick up points scattered around the city, including at airports, downtown, in the suburbs, at major train stations and large hotels. We have pick up points at remote locations throughout the German countryside and 4WDs, minibuses and minivans are also available from some of these pick up points. Some of our popular rental locations include; Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt & Hamburg. We welcome clients from all over the world and you are able to obtain a German car rental quotation through our web site in 27 different currencies and 11 languages.

There's nowhere quite like Germany for a self-drive holiday, with its efficient autobahns and lovely scenery. Udrive offers competitive Germany car hire booking facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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No Cancellation Fees *
Free Booking Amendments *
Collision Damage Waiver
Vehicle Theft Waiver
Location Fee
VAT Local Tax
Unlimited Mileage *
Break Down Assist
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Germany is easily accessible to foreign visitors, and offers plenty. Its tumultuous recent past is influential. For those who need to brush up on 20th century history, there are numerous museums exploring Eastern Germany (or the German Democratic Republic - GDR) and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The economic contribution of Germany to the European bloc is evident everywhere, despite a recently fragile financial market.

Germany offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. There are castles and mediaeval town centres aplenty. Despite Germans' reputation for being serious and even taciturn, a visit to the beer halls of Munich during Oktoberfest, or one of the great music festivals, or nightlife of Berlin, will quickly dispel the myth. There's plenty of fun to be had in Germany, with all the advantages of efficient transports, well-made roads and a highly organised society.

Driving in Germany
The lack of speed limits on German autobahns is often commented upon. It is true that there is no speed limit in the absence of signs, but there are sections of autobahn where restrictions apply, so keep an eye out. Even when there is no limit, don't push your luck. If you're not experienced at driving at higher speeds, don't do it. Generally, a limit of 130km/hr is recommended anyway. Be aware that there will be trucks and other vehicles travelling at all different speeds, even quite low speeds and you need to be prepared and adapt to other users. It can take a long time and a long distance to slow from 140km to 100km, so it's better to enjoy your holiday more slowly and more safely.

In built up areas in Germany the basic speed limit is 50 km/hr, and on more major roads it's usually around 100 km/hr. A blinking yellow light at an intersection means you must stop, and can proceed if and when the intersection is clear. All passengers must wear a seatbelt, front and back, and children under 12 cannot ride in the front seat. Children under 12 must use an appropriate child car seat, even if they are not required to do so in their home country. You can book a booster seat for older children at the time of booking your German car hire through Udrive.com.au.

All drivers must carry a reflective triangle and first aid kit in their vehicle at all times. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, and drivers may be compelled to submit to a test. Driving is on the right hand side of the road and passing is strictly only on the left. If you are involved in an accident, you must not leave the scene until you have exchanged identification and insurance information with other parties. If no-one else was involved in the accident, you must still stay at the scene for at least 30 minutes. It can be very difficult to park in major cities, so it may be best to save your Germany car rental for countryside trips and intercity travel.

Sightseeing and Highlights
Germany is large and diverse. It has things for visitors of all ages and interests. However, most are agreed that hiking or cycling in the Black Forest is a highlight. The attractive baroque architecture of Dresden is also admired by many. There's the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, plenty of culture and tons of museums for daytime Berlin; but the capital's night life will keep party animals occupied for weeks. The party continues at Munich's Oktoberfest. Don't overlook the Sanssouci park in Potsdam, the pretty and countless lakes of Schwerin in the north, Nuremberg's famous Christmas market and Neuschwanstein castle, reputedly the inspiration for Disney's Fantasyland castle.

Eating in Germany
For those on a budget, there are plenty of street stalls and stands, selling everything from Chinese stir fries to doner kebabs to the ever-present wurst (sausage stalls.) These stalls represent excellent value, and while wurst in a bun with mustard and sauerkraut is delicious, it's probably not recommended for every meal by most dieticians. Cheapish Chinese and Turkish restaurants can be found in all towns, and most pubs sell basic German food for reasonable prices. If your budget is not constrained, you'll be able to eat something fabulous at all meals.

Breakfast in Germany, as in much of Europe, is like that known in the UK and US as a 'continental breakfast.' It centres around a variety of bread and rolls, plus coffee, but may often include cheese, cold slices of preserved or processed meat and a boiled egg. Sometimes German breakfast also include fish, such as smoked salmon.

Afternoon coffee, around 4pm, is a great German tradition where coffee is usually accompanied by a slice of rich cake, such as the famous Black Forest chocolate cake with cherries.

Germans love to eat out and so there are plenty of options for dinner and lunch, which can be similar meals. Apart from all the different kinds of wurst, many German dishes are centred around potatoes. These can be Swiss-style rosti, or potato noodles, dumplings, mash or fries. Grilled and crumbed meats are also popular. You can find 300 different kinds of bread in Germany, and to some it seems that the number of varieties of apple pastry is similar!

We have a whopping 771 pick up locations in Germany. Please select your car rental pick up location from our booking engine or by clicking on the 'Book Now' link above.

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