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There is a speed limit of 50 km/h in rural areas and 100 km/h in built-up areas. Recommended maximum speed on motorways is 130 km/h.
Whether for leisure or daily use, driving is very popular in Germany, which is said to feature the most well-established and fast Autobahns. However, not all motorways in Germany have unlimited speed restrictions. You are allowed to drive as fast as the circumstances allows on 50% of the motorways, while for the other half are limited from 80 to 130 km/h, which are enforced.
Driving in Germany is on the right side of the road. On Autobahns, one must take the right lane and overtake from the left.
Speed LimitThere is a speed limit of 50 km/h in rural areas and 100 km/h in built-up areas. Recommended maximum speed on motorways is 130 km/h.
Traffic SignsGerman traffic signs can be classified into 4 types: regulatory, warning, information and direction signs.
Warning Signs
Warning signs are in red triangle shape with a few exceptions.
 Bumpy Road |  Level Crossing |  Pedestrians |  Children Crossing |  Wild Animals Crossing |
Regulatory Signs
German regulatory signs mostly feature circular shape with a red border, with some exceptions.
 Give Way |  Stop and Give Way |  No U-Turn |  No Overtaking |  No Passenger Car |
Information Signs
Information signs normally feature a square shape as well as blue background, with some other exceptions.
 First Aid or Hospital |  Car Park, Parking Garage |  Toll Road |  Stop-Customs |
Direction Signs
German direction signs mostly feature a blue or yellow background and markings with location signs, route number information and distance.
 Motorway Junction Sign to Service Area |  Signpost at Junction Leading Onto a Minor Road |  Diversion Sign |  End of Diversion |
Take a further step to read more useful information regarding Germany traffic signs here.
Seatbelt LawsThe driver and all passengers are required by law to wear seatbelts if the car is underway. Failing to do so will incur an on-the-spot fine of €30.
Booster Seat LawsChildren over 150cm tall can sit in the front of the car. Younger ones will require appropriate restraints in the rear. Note that a baby must be seated in a baby seat facing backwards in the front passenger seat, and the front airbag must be disabled. If the child seat is not set properly, a fine of €60 will be imposed.
Parking· Permitted Parking
Drivers are allowed to park when a “Parkschein” can be found, and can pay the related parking fee to a parking machine. Insert coins to pay for the amount of time you wish to keep your parking spot. then place your ticket on the car’s dashboard in plain sight.
· Permitted Parking
In Germany, you are considered "parked" if you leave your vehicle or if you stop/stand for longer than 3 minutes, unless you are actively boarding or discharging passengers or loading/unloading cargo.
You may not park in the following spots:
- Within 5 metres on either side of an intersection
- In front of driveway entrances or exits, or on the opposite side of the street
- If the roadway is too narrow to allow vehicles to enter or exit the driveway
- If parking will obstruct the use of marked parking places
- Within 15 metres on either side of a bus or streetcar stop marked with a green H-sign with yellow background
- Within 50 metres on either side of a white X-sign with red poles when outside of urban areas or within 5 metres when inside an urban area
- On a priority road outside of urban areas
- In front of a curb-cut or wheelchair ramp
- Adjacent to a traffic island or median
- On the street side of another parked vehicle ("double parked")
- On a marked bike lane - Anywhere there is a “No Parking” sign on the same side of the street
Parking in forbidden areas will result in a parking fine that generally ranges from €5 to €25.
Fuel PricesThe average value for Germany gasoline price is €1.39 in January 2018 while diesel is €1.16.
TollUnlike trucks, passenger car can drive the Autobahn without toll fee.
However, cross a border into neighbouring countries such as Austria, Switzerland and Czech Republic will require purchasing a vignette that should be stuck on the car’s windshield. Make sure you let the car hire company know if you are planning to drive your vehicle outside Germany, and double-check at the counter whether the rented vehicle features the relevant vignette.
DUI LawsDrivers with more than 2 years' experience are charged with a fine if found driving with 0.05% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) or with 0.03% in conjunction with any other traffic offences or accidents.
Traffic FinesThere are traffic signs indicating a speed limit at many street sections. Drivers who are speeding in Germany may be caught by a speed trap and the fine ranges from €15 to €680 in town and €10 to €600 outside towns.
Travellers renting a car in Germany may receive billing details from their credit cards indicating that a certain amount has been debited, mainly because they have been found guilty of speed driving or prohibited parking. You can always contact QEEQ' 24/7 customer service team for clarifications on such cases.
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Customer Service
February 24, 2025
Destination: Stuttgart
The counter staff did not understand that charging the car on the return would be problematical.
View moreFebruary 12, 2025
Destination: Berlin
Friendly staff, offered me the best they had available, quick and easy. No issues, just how it should be.
View moreFebruary 4, 2025
Destination: Munich
Scam! “Finding” cracks in windscreen when it wasn’t there for us
View moreJanuary 29, 2025
Destination: Munich
War zu meiner Zufriedenheit.
View moreJanuary 29, 2025
Destination: Munich
It wasn't Buchbinder (they were bought by Europcar?). Be careful in the return process because they will "find" you an invisible scratch that you will never be able to trace (like under the baggage hood) to charge you for handling and fixing fees.
View moreJanuary 22, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
All good!
View moreJanuary 7, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Booked a large SUV and got a Skoda Kodiac. With 4 big bags one had to go in the center of the rear seat.
View moreDecember 30, 2024
Destination: Munich
The didn’t provide the car I booked (received seat aroma) The storage space of the car given was smaller then the car selected during booking. They weren’t able to provide the booked model and/or change the cargo had to work with what we got. Also due to limited staff check out process took very long
View moreDecember 28, 2024
Destination: Munich
Neuwagen und eine Klasse grösser als gebucht
View moreDecember 27, 2024
Destination: Dusseldorf
For a small dent of 2 cm they charge me 1300 euros.
View moreDecember 27, 2024
Destination: Baden-Baden
Très bien
View moreDecember 26, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
Booked a small manual compact a month before our trip, we were told at the check in desk they didn't have a car that size and would we like to upgrade? (additional €45/day) when I protested that the upgrade should be at their costs, I was told we would have to wait until the found a car from another hire company. We were left waiting an hour before getting the car (which had the company's livery on it, so clearly had it all along) When I complained to the manager, he told me they have a shortage of cars and some people have to wait 6 or 7 hours!! This company seems to operate on low sticker price and rely on up-charges and bad service (one of the check in staff spend more time texting on her phone than working) I won't be using them again - you get what you pay for...
View moreDecember 20, 2024
Destination: Baden-Baden
Todo perfecto, muy buen coche y viaje muy bueno. Lo único fué, que tenía que pagar una cantidad al recoger el coche y tuve que pagar 7,46 euros más. Lo demás, todo perfecto.
View moreDecember 20, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
I don't want to blame the staff at the Frankfurt Airport T1 counter, as I think he did the right job suggesting me a gasoline car instead of an EV (although I wonder the Mercedes was a reasonable option). With the change of car I was charged quite a bit at the counter additionally, but that is still understandable. What confuses me is the mysterious 30EUR additional charge on my credit card 1 month after rental, as well as the fact Eurpocar never replied to my request for sending me a full invoice via email. At the end, their website's contacting form doesn't allow me to send this claim due to some technical error on the website. I hope I'm the only one with this kind of experience.
View moreDecember 19, 2024
Destination: Munich
I had an excellent experience with Europcar! The booking process was straightforward, and the staff were professional and friendly from start to finish. When I arrived, the check-in process was quick and hassle-free, and they had the car ready for me right on time. The vehicle I rented was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. It performed flawlessly throughout my trip, and I appreciated how fuel-efficient it was. The selection of vehicles available was impressive, catering to all needs, whether for a family trip, business travel, or leisure. Returning the car was just as smooth as picking it up, with clear instructions and no unexpected charges. Their transparency and excellent customer service really stood out. I highly recommend Europcar for anyone looking for a reliable, stress-free car rental experience.
View moreDecember 14, 2024
Destination: Berlin
Yes
View moreDecember 11, 2024
Destination: Cologne
Super Auto
View moreDecember 8, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
great
View moreDecember 4, 2024
Destination: Berlin
No details of company or that you had to go to europacar Brought your insurance onlu to find out i had to buy europacars insurance as well! Europacar also would not take cc payment without a pin even thoigh card was present
View moreDecember 2, 2024
Destination: Stuttgart
We waited more than 40 minutes to pickup the car. There was only one person helped with that process, not enough for the amount of the people that was waiting.
View moreDecember 1, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
The car I got was MG (instead of Dacia Sandero) I ordered - which was OK. the man at counter was busy looking around at people, instead of dealing with my order... Taking the car, nobody checked the car with me, just told me to take pictures of the pai t problems I found...
View moreNovember 25, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
excellence
View moreNovember 20, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
Great
View moreNovember 13, 2024
Destination: Berlin
El coche superó las expectativas, prácticamente nuevo, con control de velocidad y de tracción. El personal amable y profesional. La entrega rápida.
View moreOctober 22, 2024
Destination: Berlin
Leider nichts
View moreOctober 20, 2024
Destination: Dusseldorf
Tudo perfeito
View moreOctober 16, 2024
Destination: Dusseldorf
Ich habe lange am Schalter gewartet Ich hatte VW Passat gewählt, leider war kein anderes VW Fahrzeug verfügbar. Ich bin mit dem angebotenen Fahrzeug nicht gut zurecht gekommen.
View moreOctober 14, 2024
Destination: Dusseldorf
보증금 반환과 관련되어 문제가 되었습니다. 문의를 했지만 답변이 오지 않고 있습니다. 일방적으로 보증금을 반환하지 않고 있습니다.
View moreOctober 8, 2024
Destination: Cologne
Gute Mietfirma
View moreSeptember 30, 2024
Destination: Munich
現地スタッフの対応を含めて、全般に良好でした。ワイパーブレードの件だけが残念。
View moreSeptember 25, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
best ever
View moreSeptember 25, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
ja war gut
View moreSeptember 25, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
bester Autoverleih
View moreSeptember 25, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
absolut beste App
View moreSeptember 25, 2024
Destination: Hamburg
sehr gut
View moreSeptember 25, 2024
Destination: Hannover
Good car. Have used Alamo before .
View moreSeptember 19, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
추가요금이 577.76EUR 처음 예약한 금액은 450,985. 추가요금이 완전 많이 나왔어요. TWR 8/27/2024-9/6/2024 €5.04 / Day €50.40 EXS 8/27/2024-9/6/2024 €21.01 / Day €210.10 8월27일 출발해서 29일-30-31일에 네델란드를 여행했고 그외 일정은 독일에 있었는데 위 요금이 정당한 것인지 궁급합니다.
View moreSeptember 19, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
Friendly helpful staff
View moreAugust 28, 2024
Destination: Berlin
Dejado el coche fuera horario de oficina he dejado la cartera con tarjeta de crédito y carnet de conducir No fue posible recuperarla en el momento Álamo se niega a contestar al teléfono por lo visto también a qeeq y tampoco contestan a las mails Hay ido de persona mi hermano y también otro familiar pero dicen que no han encontrado nada, cuando yo tengo foto De la cartera en el coche Una vergüenza
View moreAugust 25, 2024
Destination: Dusseldorf
They ripped me off and charged me three times the amount that was mentioned on your receipt!!!! I will do everything to get my money back. Really concerned about my upcoming booking with you.
View moreAugust 10, 2024
Destination: Munich
Everything was great
View moreAugust 1, 2024
Destination: Nuremberg
Extremely satisfied! Highly recommend!
View moreJuly 31, 2024
Destination: Munich
Very satisfied
View moreJuly 31, 2024
Destination: Bonn
Satisfactory
View moreJuly 31, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
Satisfied
View moreJuly 31, 2024
Destination: Munich
Very satisfied, the staff were attentive and thorough, with a great attitude!
View moreJuly 30, 2024
Destination: Mannheim
A very good car rental experience
View moreJuly 30, 2024
Destination: Mannheim
This is my second time renting from this company, the experience was excellent.
View moreJuly 29, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
I booked a Volkswagen Touareg four months in advance, but they gave me an Audi A6 instead. This is hard for me to accept, but I had no choice because there were no other cars available, and the rental company didn't provide any explanation. We are a family of five with a lot of luggage, so we booked a large car. How are we supposed to fit our luggage in a sedan? The trunk couldn't fit everything, so we had to carry two pieces of luggage inside the car, which defeats the point of booking a specific model. The website stated 'similar models', but giving us a sedan instead of another similar large car is unreasonable. Secondly, I paid 30% more for the Touareg compared to the A6. Why did they give me a cheaper car despite my higher payment? This lack of honesty affected our comfort throughout the 16-day trip. A better car with a higher price is acceptable, but a lack of basic integrity makes future bookings questionable, as paying a premium didn't mean getting the reserved car. This shows a complete lack of contract spirit.
View moreJuly 29, 2024
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied.
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