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SIXT Car Rental in Berlin
With our friendly English-speaking branch agents and 24-hour return at most branches, booking a SIXT car rental in Berlin is hassle-free. Our branches are conveniently located all over the city and at Berlin airport to make your travel easier. From the Berlin Wall Memorial to Potsdamer Platz, Berlin has something to offer tourists and business travelers alike.
We offer premium vehicles, including compact cars and SUVs, with flexible booking options and many bookable extras. Let SIXT help you find the best rental car in Berlin for your trip.
Driving Tips for Berlin
Navigating the roads in Berlin and the surrounding areas is easy with our driving trips.
- Speed Limits: Expect speed limits of 50 kph (31 mph) in populated areas and up to 130 kph (80 mph) on highways.
- Narrow streets: Like many European cities, Berlin has narrow streets in the city center. Proceed with caution and watch out for corners.
- Right of way: At an intersection, a diamond-shaped road sign marks the lane with the right of way.
- Gas stations: Most gas stations in Berlin are self-service.
- Parking Parking in Berlin can be easy if you pay attention to the signs. For example, you can pay for parking at a kiosk in many areas of Berlin and display the “parkschein” (receipt) on your dashboard.
Before hopping in the driver’s seat, review our driving tips for Germany and Berlin.
Best places to visit in and around Berlin
Securing a car rental in Berlin with SIXT gives you the freedom and convenience to personalize your itinerary.
- St. Hedwig’s Cathedral: Located in the historic city center of Berlin, this was the first Catholic Cathedral to be built after the Protestant Reformation, and survived several bombings during World War II.
- Alexanderplatz: One of the most well-known squares in Berlin, it was named after Tsar Alexander I of Russia. You will find a Q-Park next to the square; from there, you can walk there and enjoy excellent shopping, food, and in December, the famous Christmas market.
- Potsdam: Located a mere 45-minute drive from Berlin, Potsdam is known for its botanical gardens, lakes, and the Prussian Sanssouci Palace. Street parking is limited, but you can find spaces at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
Whether you’re driving to a business meeting or one of the best Christmas markets in Germany, SIXT will get you there.
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*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Berlin. The score is an average of all customer responses.
Good to know when renting in Berlin
You need to have a valid driver’s license and an ID or passport to drive a SIXT rental. If your license is in non-Roman characters like Chinese or Greek, you will also need an international driving permit.
It is generally possible to rent a car one-way between SIXT stations in Berlin and in Germany. An additional fee may apply.
The minimum age for car rental in Germany is generally 18, although some car categories have a higher rental age. An underage driver fee applies to those under 23.
Drive first class in Berlin. Pay economy.
- Berlin Adlershof
- Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Berlin Central Train Station
- Berlin Charlottenburg
- Berlin Eastside Truck Center
- Berlin Friedrichshain
- Berlin Gendarmenmarkt/Hilton
- Berlin Ku-Damm/Zoo 24h
- Berlin Lichtenberg
- Berlin Mitte/Potsdamer Platz
- Berlin North Truck Center
- Berlin Reinickendorf
- Berlin Spandau
- Berlin Steglitz/Friedenau
- Berlin Tempelhof