Car hire in Thuringia

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Thuringia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerBudget
Most popular carSmall, mini
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentNovember
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Thuringia could cost, we've pulled prices from Thuringia.

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Cheap car hire deals in Thuringia

Fiat 500

or similar mini

Hertz
41ManualAC
Fiat 500

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
R 504
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Thuringia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Thuringia is November, when the average cost per day is R 543. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is R 637. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Thuringia is April.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Thuringia could cost, we've pulled prices from Thuringia.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Thuringia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Thuringia is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Thuringia is Budget. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Budget.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 992 a day and R 6,941 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Thuringia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Thuringia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Thuringia is Erfurt. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Thuringia.

Hire a car long term in Thuringia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Thuringia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Thuringia: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Thuringia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Thuringia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Thuringia. First, you need to decide where in Thuringia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Thuringia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Thuringia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Erfurt. On average, it costs R 748 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 504 per day.
Car hire comes with basic insurance, but you need to pay an excess if the car gets damaged or stolen. In Thuringia, the excess ranges from around R 20,433 to R 35,328, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying anything. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 6 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, check the company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
We couldn't find any electric car hire deals in Thuringia. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire deals in Thuringia is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner is a comparison website and searches 11 car hire companies and compares prices across 251 available cars, so you don't have to.
The best time to book car hire in Thuringia is usually as early as possible, especially if you're travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.