Economy Car Hire Berlin | Compact Cars for Rent in Berlin

Economy car rental in Berlin

The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Berlin are: Smart Car, Chevrolet Matiz, Kia Picanto, Citroen C1, Ford Ka, Hyundai Getz and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Germany vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in Germany are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Berlin, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

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Driving Advices for Germany – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

Note that passing the driving license exam in Germany is rather difficult. Questions of examiners may seem impossible to answer even for experienced drivers, who successfully obtained a driving license in other countries. This partially explains high skills of local motorists.

Drivers from other countries will find it difficult to get used to the local road signs that indicate the speed limit. For example, if the sign has a mark of 130 km/h, it is intuitively clear that one cannot exceed the mentioned speed. However, the speed lower than the indicated one is also considered unacceptable, because slow drivers cause troubles for cars that follow it.

If you plan to make a long trip, make sure you fill the tank with a reserve. Drivers should take into account the fact that there is a risk to get into a big traffic jam and consume a lot more fuel than expected. If a driver suddenly runs out of fuel and this causes road congestion, this driver will be issued a large fine.

Rental, parking and other info on Berlin - Schönefeld Airport

Car rental at Berlin Schönefeld Airport guarantees low cost of the services. The following leading agencies operate here: Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, National, Alamo, and Dollar. Besides, you can rent a car from such firms as Buchbinder and Global Rent-a-Car. All the car hire companies are concentrated in the car rental centre in car park P2 (public area), which is situated opposite Terminal A. The agencies are usually open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends they start working at 8 a.m.

The information desks of the car rental agencies are found in the pavilion, which is positioned opposite Terminal A. The car collection points are only a few minutes away from the information desks. The leased cars are returned to the parking spaces in parking garage P4. The up-to-date information on the availability of cars is displayed on the TV panels at the desks of agencies in the car rental centre. The agencies offer a wide selection of vehicles from simple economy car models to premium-class cars.

In addition to the standard services, agencies provide additional options such as rental of child restraint devices, navigation devices and so on. What is more, an advanced online car rental reservation can be made.

The territory of the airport has three car parks (P1, P2, and P6) and two multi-level parking garages (P4 and P3). Car park P2 is stationed in front of Terminal A, and car park P1 is behind it. Car park P6 is located closest to Terminal D, and comprises parking spaces for car sharing program members. Multi-level parking garage P4 is based opposite Terminal B. Multi-level parking garage P3 is built in the territory of neighbouring Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The garage is connected to the terminals by a free shuttle service. The parking spaces can be booked in advance through the online service. Several hotels are nestled beside the airport. These are the Holiday Inn, the Ibis Budget Berlin Airport Schoenefeld, the Inter City Hotel, and the Meininger Hotel. Read all...

Sightseeing of Berlin, Germany

Berlin: topics

The city is very convenient to travel by public transport. The transport chain is really diversified, and there are trolley-buses, trams and buses, trains and underground in Berlin. The subway line covers all important areas of the city. We should also note that certain types of buses and trolley buses run in the city even at night.

When you plan to make a walk, it's better to bring a copy of the passport or the hotel card with you. The identity document will help you to avoid many troubles.

There are many internet cafes in the city. Many large bars and cafes have free Wi-Fi access.

All major stores, shopping malls, cafes and restaurants accept credit cards, so there’s no need to take large sums of cash with you.

It is better to get cash Geldautomat ATMs as they charge a small fee and are located near every major public institution or a shopping center.
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