Can tourists drive in Germany?

In order to drive in Germany, you must be able to present a valid driver's license. Anyone with an appropriate permit can drive in the country. If you are a tourist and have a driving permit, go for it! Just note that in most cases you must be over 18 or 21 years old to rent a car.



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Although Germany began charging an autobahn toll for trucks in 2003; passenger car drivers can still drive the Autobahn without any extra charges (so far). But neighboring Austria and Switzerland (plus France and other European countries) charge a toll, for using their high-speed, limited access highways.

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Although Germany began charging an autobahn toll for trucks in 2003; passenger car drivers can still drive the Autobahn without any extra charges (so far). But neighboring Austria and Switzerland (plus France and other European countries) charge a toll, for using their high-speed, limited access highways.

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There are 10-day, 2-month, and annual vignettes. These stickers must be visibly stuck to the front windshield. You can purchase vignettes online on the ASFINAG website. Alternatively, you can buy a vignette from gas stations in Germany.

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Vignettes are required for driving along certain roads, like motorways and autobahns in the following European countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. If you are caught driving in any of these countries without a vignette you will be fined.

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