Is a Car Rental Deposit Required in Germany?

Yes. All customers will be required to pay a rental deposit. Total cost is based on the size of the vehicle you are going to rent, how long the rental reservation is, and any additional (optional) items added to your rental reservation. You will be required to provide the cost of the rental and an additional deposit hold amount over the actual cost of the rental.

A major credit card in the renter's name is required to secure a vehicle when renting. A security deposit (estimated charges plus a deposit) will be taken at time of rental. You must check with the location you’re renting from to determine the deposit amount required.

Note: Not all locations accept debit cards. To find out if a location will accept a debit card, please contact them directly.