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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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April 8, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
The pickup location was easy to find and picking up the car was convenient. I booked a Citroën but was provided a Mercedes-Benz C180 Estate. While the car was slightly small for three large suitcases, its condition was great and the driving experience was excellent.
View moreApril 7, 2025
Destination: Munich
The overall service was excellent, and the app was user-friendly and intuitive.
View moreApril 7, 2025
Destination: Munich
Todo muy bien
View moreApril 6, 2025
Destination: Dusseldorf
Very satisfied.
View moreApril 6, 2025
Destination: Munich
Satisfactory
View moreApril 6, 2025
Destination: Berlin
Very convenient, the car is in excellent condition.
View moreApril 3, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Terrible car rental company, do not rent from them, renting will only make you angry.
View moreApril 1, 2025
Destination: Munich
1. No physical rental contract. The electronic contract is overly complicated, making it hard to identify any damage to the car. 2. The car return process does not include on-site inspection; they only said they would send an email. 3. The deposit takes three months to be refunded, whereas other rental companies usually process it within three working days. Not recommended.
View moreApril 1, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied with this car rental experience.
View moreApril 1, 2025
Destination: Dusseldorf
Excellent service.
View moreMarch 31, 2025
Destination: Dresden
Very satisfied
View moreMarch 30, 2025
Destination: Hannover
Very satisfied. The car was upgraded from an Audi Q3 to a Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake. The vehicle was very new, having only driven a little over 10,000 kilometers.
View moreMarch 28, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Good.
View moreMarch 27, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Quite satisfactory
View moreMarch 27, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Satisfied
View moreMarch 27, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
When picking up the car, I was told that the reserved car was no longer available because I arrived two hours late, and I had to pay extra to upgrade—an additional €63 per day, which was quite expensive. The store also tries to push their insurance, but if you’ve already purchased full coverage on Zuzuche, there’s really no need to consider buying insurance abroad.
View moreMarch 26, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied, didn't have to wait too long.
View moreMarch 26, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
The originally booked manual Ford Kuga was unavailable, so we upgraded to a brand new Peugeot 5008 automatic with built-in navigation for an additional 200 euros. The vehicle was in excellent condition, allowing us to drive across nine countries and thousands of kilometers without any issues. The car keys were handy—doors automatically locked when we stepped away.
View moreMarch 22, 2025
Destination: Essen
Very satisfied
View moreMarch 19, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
We booked an automatic car, but despite confirming multiple times at pickup, we were still given the wrong vehicle, wasting over an hour.
View moreMarch 18, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
We rented a 7-seater van, but this rental company initially gave us a 9-seater without informing us beforehand. After spending a lot of effort locating the car, we found out it was a 9-seater. The vehicle was quite large, and we had never driven something that size before. We went back to the staff to request a replacement, but they said there were no 7-seaters available. We insisted on canceling the rental, and then they asked us to wait while they checked again. After about half an hour, they said they had found a 7-seater by chance. It wasn't until the end of our trip that we realized the 9-seater couldn't even fit into underground parking lots because of Germany's strict parking size regulations. Overall, we were not very impressed with this rental company.
View moreMarch 18, 2025
Destination: Stuttgart
Satisfied
View moreMarch 18, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
When picking up the car at the store, I was informed that only Audi was available. Since I'm not familiar with Audi's operating system, I insisted on wanting a Mercedes. Later, they said they had Mercedes, but it required an upgrade. I asked how much the upgrade would cost per day and was told it was 25 euros extra daily. Considering the additional cost of 100 euros for four days seemed acceptable, but when the invoice was issued, it turned out the amount was not inclusive of tax. With tax, the total additional cost was 140 euros, and the car price went from 230 euros to 415 euros. Suggestion: Avoid upgrading on-site if possible. Regarding the car return, the train station is undergoing partial construction, and the return location was changed to the parking garage at the back. The address provided in the return instructions was inaccurate. You have to keep driving to the top level and look for the Eurocar signage, but there were no clear signs below. The service counter staff inside the train station is often absent, and every time you need to ask something, it takes over ten minutes of waiting. Other than the car being satisfactory, there’s not much to praise.
View moreMarch 18, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Good
View moreMarch 18, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very good
View moreMarch 17, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very good. The car was in great condition, and the service was professional. They confirmed I had already purchased full insurance and didn't push any additional unnecessary options. Although the vehicle's model was changed, it was neither an upgrade nor a downgrade, but coincidentally it was the same model I usually drive. Returning the car was on a Sunday (outside business hours). Since I chose to return the car in a small town (Wiesbaden, one-way rental), the store provided a self-service return option. It was an excellent experience.
View moreMarch 16, 2025
Destination: Munich
Very convenient.
View moreMarch 16, 2025
Destination: Munich
The provided vehicle exceeded expectations, and the model is brand new.
View moreMarch 15, 2025
Destination: Stuttgart
Very satisfied, I will continue to choose their service.
View moreMarch 14, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied.
View moreMarch 13, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
An excellent staff member.
View moreMarch 11, 2025
Destination: Essen
Excellent.
View moreMarch 11, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Pretty good.
View moreMarch 10, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied.
View moreMarch 9, 2025
Destination: Dusseldorf
Overall service was good.
View moreMarch 6, 2025
Destination: Munich
The driver picking me up refused to go to the designated Subway entrance, and I had to call several times to get him to come. It's quite far, over 15 minutes by car. The counter only had one or two staff members, and they were very slow.
View moreMarch 5, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Overall, quite satisfied.
View moreMarch 4, 2025
Destination: Dresden
The staff was very patient and provided detailed answers to all the questions raised.
View moreMarch 3, 2025
Destination: Dresden
Satisfactory
View moreFebruary 27, 2025
Destination: Dresden
Not bad
View moreFebruary 27, 2025
Destination: Sindelfingen
Very satisfied
View moreFebruary 27, 2025
Destination: Munich
Very satisfied
View moreFebruary 26, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied
View moreFebruary 24, 2025
Destination: Stuttgart
The counter staff did not understand that charging the car on the return would be problematical.
View moreFebruary 23, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Overall, it's okay. But the car pickup experience was not so great. I originally reserved a Mercedes E-Class, but when I arrived, the only option was a Haval Mocha. What's the deal with that? How can these two cars be considered the same class? To get the E-Class, I was told I'd have to pay an additional 120 euros (I rented for 6 days). Isn't this essentially a price hike? On the bright side, the Haval Mocha had only 2,700 kilometers on it, so it was practically a brand-new car. That part was good. But SUVs consume so much fuel!
View moreFebruary 22, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
The car rental service was excellent and convenient.
View moreFebruary 22, 2025
Destination: Aachen
Satisfied
View moreFebruary 22, 2025
Destination: Dusseldorf
Very good.
View moreFebruary 20, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Excellent!!!
View moreFebruary 20, 2025
Destination: Frankfurt
Very satisfied, very convenient! Not as complicated as I imagined!
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