Turo also received a significant strategic investment from Daimler at the same time, as it acquired the automaker's car-sharing experiment, and it now operates peer-to-peer rental services in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. in addition to Germany.
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Classic car sharing (Stationary Car Sharing)This traditional model is the most common across Germany. Classic car sharing companies operate from stations or terminals at specific locations. You use the provider's app to book your choice of car, rental period, and specific station in advance.
Driving in GermanyYou can rent a car with a US driver's license. International licenses are accepted, but not legally required. There are no tolls for private cars on German roads.
Turo previously also offered its service in Germany, after an investment from Daimler allowed the company to take over the automaker's car-sharing subsidiary, Croove. However, at the start of the pandemic, Turo decided to sunset its German operations to maintain the “long-term health of the global business.”
Uber. While Uber faced regulatory challenges in Germany, it continued to operate in several major cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Stuttgart. Uber offers various services, including UberX (standard rides), UberGreen (eco-friendly vehicles), and UberVan (for larger groups).
Zipcar operates primarily in Great Britain and France, plus Barcelona and Istanbul. Car2go, which rents the smallest Smart model, operates mostly in Germany and Italy, plus Amsterdam, Madrid, and Vienna.
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Rental cars are slapped with Germany's 16% Value Added Tax (VAT), registration fee, and airport fees (but rates do include the required third-party liability insurance). These additional fees may equal up to 25% of the daily rental.
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.