Car rental in Dresden, Germany

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Find Dresden car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

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There are 23 car rental locations in Dresden. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Dresden

Renting a car in Dresden: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyAlamo
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price104 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Dresden

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Dresden that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Dresden for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Dresden avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Dresden is August.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Dresden, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Dresden car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Dresden will set you back around 104 € per day or 369 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Dresden is an intermediate crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Dresden are currently star car and Keddy By Europcar.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dresden is currently August.
On average, around 369 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Dresden is 239 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Dresden for a whole month is 867 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Dresden, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Dresden that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Dresden.
Most places – Dresden included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 65 € per day. The average price per day is around 104 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Dresden.