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The most popular car rental companies in Meppen

Hiring a car in Meppen: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyEuropcar
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, Estate
Average daily price94 €
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Meppen

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How to find a cheap car hire deal in Meppen

  • Whether you need a small car for zipping around town or an SUV built for road trips, we'll help you find a cheap rental car in Meppen. Choose from options averaging 94 € a day and get on the road for less.

  • 68 € is the cheapest daily price for a rental in Meppen.

  • For longer trips, grab a weekly rental from 472 € and make room for more adventures.

  • Book early to secure the best price for a Meppen car hire. In addition to lower rates, you can actually get the car you wanted, not just what's left.

  • Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Avis or Europcar. They're some of the most popular providers in the city.

  • The coverage Keddy By Europcar or another supplier offers for your Meppen car hire can vary, so be sure to read the fine print. While some include a collision damage waiver (CDW), others will provide it for an extra charge.

  • Consider booking a one-way rental. You might be able to pick up a bargain if the provider needs to shift cars between sites. Discover the best available rates by clicking 'Return car to a different location.'

  • Avoid those steep refueling fees by choosing a ride with a 'Fair fuel policy.' Start your journey with a full tank and return it the same, paying only for what you use.

  • Pack more into your journey by searching for rentals with 'Unlimited mileage.' Located under the 'Policies' filter, these rides let you drive as far as you want without extra charges.

Best value car hire options right now

  • You'll get the best value with this company. Prices average 100 € a day.

  • Coming in second, this provider offers daily rates of around 82 €.

  • The third option also delivers savings with every booking. Expect to pay roughly 94 € a day for one of their rentals.

  • The Intermediate rental category is a dependable pick if you're not sure what sort of ride you need. It's also the car type that's rented the most in Meppen.

Compare car hire types in Meppen

  • Small: Whether you're zipping around busy cities or just planning a quick trip, this car category delivers big value in a small package. Including mini and economy classes, you can expect excellent fuel efficiency and easy handling.

  • Medium: Choose from compact and intermediate cars that combine fuel efficiency, comfort and space. Easy to handle in traffic and with enough space for longer drives, they work well for most trips.

  • Large: Long drives are effortless in this Meppen car hire category. Also known as full-size, they're built with bigger engines for better driving. The extra space and comfort make them an excellent choice for groups of friends and families.

  • SUV: When adventure's on your mind, an SUV's made for the moment. It's your ultimate road trip buddy, ready for highways, backroads, and everything in between. These sports utility vehicles also come with extra space and advanced safety features.

  • Van: With options like commercial vans and trucks, this category of car for rent in Meppen is built to handle heavier loads and bigger groups. They're roomy, hardworking, and built to take on any task.

Insurance and optional extras

  • Choosing excess insurance for your Meppen car hire offers peace of mind. It protects you from paying a hefty excess fee in case of an accident or theft. Insurance policies can differ from one provider to another, so always compare your options.

  • Travel smarter when you rent a car in Meppen by adding some nifty extras. Think things like a GPS unit to make wrong turns a thing of the past, or reverse cameras that take the pain out of parking.

Good to know

  • Age requirements vary by company and even car type, so be clear on the rules before you book. Some providers in Germany may rent to younger drivers for an additional fee. If you're outside the typical age bracket, simply uncheck 'Driver aged between 25–70' and then enter how old you are to unlock the right options.

  • If you're travelling with kids, check if you need to add a car seat to your Meppen car hire reservation. Whether required by local laws or not, they're always the safest way for little ones to ride.

  • You'll need some documents when you get to the rental counter. As a general rule, bring your physical driver's licence, a credit card with enough balance for the deposit (most companies don't accept debit cards), and another form of photo ID. Your booking will outline the exact requirements.

  • If it's your first time driving in Germany, don't forget that traffic here sticks to the right side of the road.

  • The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit in Germany is 0.05%. Because alcohol doesn't affect all people equally, the best way to be sure you're safe to drive is not to drink at all.

  • Around 8am is one of the busiest times for traffic in this destination. Try to avoid peak travel times generally for a more relaxed drive.

  • You'll be using the euro (EUR) here. Along with your credit and debit cards, have some cash handy for smaller purchases.

Best hotels in Meppen for drivers

  • Spend less time looking for a place to park and more time relaxing at Haus am Parc. About 3 kilometres from central Meppen, it comes with parking, a games room and a garden.

  • Or make use of the parking at VIA Plaza Meppen by Hackmann. The city centre is roughly 2 kilometres from this option, which also features a bar and a fitness centre.

  • Browse through the hotels in Meppen for even more choice. Use the 'Parking,' 'Valet parking,' and 'Outdoor parking' filters to find exactly what you're after. You can also apply the 'Electric vehicle (EV) charging station' filter to zero in on EV-friendly stays.

  • After you've found a car hire deal in Meppen and your hotel, it's time to plan where to go first. Historisches Rathaus, Esterfelder Moor and Exhibition Centre for the Archaeology of the Emsland are a classic introduction to the city.

Hit the road: Where to drive to from Meppen

  • Osnabrück has to be on your itinerary if you're eager to visit Felix Nussbaum Haus and St. Michaelis. This city is around 64 kilometres southeast of central Meppen.

  • Vienna House by Wyndham Remarque Osnabrück and Garner Hotel Osnabrück by IHG are reliable accommodation options with parking in Osnabrück.

  • Add Oldenburg to your travel plans. Grab your cheap car hire in Meppen and drive around 80 kilometres northeast to take in hot spots like Schloss Oldenburg and State Museum of Art and Cultural History.

  • Oldenburg has some great places to stay including Hotel Alexander and Best Western Hotel Heide. Both give you somewhere to leave your car during your stay.

  • Want to head even further out? Dortmund is a top road trip destination that's around 129 kilometres south of Meppen. Make a few pit stops at Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum.

  • Find a room at Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof or Hotel Unique Pearl. They make it a breeze to discover everything Dortmund has to offer. They also offer parking.

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Meppen is an intermediate estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, Estate.
The cheapest car hire company in Meppen is currently Europcar, followed by Sixt.
On average, around 653 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Meppen is 472 €.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Meppen, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Meppen that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire 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 transport 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, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Meppen.
Most places – Meppen included – allow under 25s 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 excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 69 € per day. The average price per day is around 69 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Europcar, Flizzr and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Flizzr as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Meppen.