Car Rental near Potsdam

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Where to pick up near Potsdam

Rental desks in Potsdam have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Berlin Train Station Spandau, 18 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Berlin Train Station Spandau · 18 km Train station 3 $49 20 min
Berlin West · 19 km City office 2 $194 25 min
Berlin Train Station Central Station · 25 km Train station 4 $105 20 min
Berlin City Centre · 25 km City office 5 $73 22 min
Berlin City Reinickendorf · 25 km City office 4 $88 23 min
Berlin Gendarmenmarkt · 26 km City office 5 $100 20 min
Berlin Neukoelln · 26 km City office 6 $54 20 min
Berlin Mitte · 27 km City office 2 $155 27 min
Berlin Alexanderplatz · 27 km City office 5 $33 21 min
Berlin Park Inn Alexanderplatz · 27 km City office 10 $82 20 min
Show all 15
Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Berlin Friedrichshain · 30 km City office 8 $53 21 min
Berlin Airport Brandenburg · 30 km Airport 12 $34 21 min
Berlin East · 32 km City office 9 $53 20 min
Berlin Lichtenberg · 32 km City office 1 $102 32 min
Berlin Hohenschonhausen · 34 km City office 1 $106 24 min

Car rental prices near Potsdam by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Aygo, Hyundai i10, Fiat 500 10 $44 $59
Economy Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo 14 $44 $66
Compact Volkswagen Golf, BMW 1 Series, Audi A3 13 $53 $89
Intermediate Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Octavia, Citroen C5 12 $55 $77
Standard Volkswagen Passat, Cupra Tavascan, BMW X1 7 $57 $103
Full size BMW 3 Series, Volvo S60, Volkswagen Arteon 10 $65 $107
Station wagon Skoda Octavia Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Audi A6 Estate 10 $65 $113
SUV Volkswagen Tiguan, Ford Kuga, Volkswagen T-Roc 13 $62 $109
Minivan Mercedes Vito Tourer, Mercedes V Class, Ford Tourneo 7 $154 $256
5-seat MPV Ford S-Max, Renault Scenic, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 8 $76 $122
7-seat minivan Volkswagen Touran, Ford Galaxy, Volkswagen MultiVan 8 $97 $189
9-seat van Ford Tourneo, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito Tourer 8 $124 $181
Luxury Volvo XC90, Audi A5, BMW X5 5 $112 $185
Premium Audi A6, Mercedes E Class, BMW X5 10 $82 $146
Convertible BMW 4 Series Convertible, Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet 1 $150 $224

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 1,401 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Opel Adam rental car near Potsdam Thrifty

Opel Adam

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Seat Ibiza rental car near Potsdam Avis

Seat Ibiza

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Ford Fiesta rental car near Potsdam Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Hyundai i10 rental car near Potsdam Europcar

Hyundai i10

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Toyota Aygo rental car near Potsdam National

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Fiat 500 rental car near Potsdam Europcar

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car near Potsdam Europcar

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Opel Corsa rental car near Potsdam National

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day

Car rental companies near Potsdam

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Flizzr

28 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $194/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Flizzr in Berlin West
Mariendorfer Damm 8, Berlin, 12109
+49-8966060060

Sixt

Mon–Fri 06:00–20:00 · Sat 06:00–14:00 · Sun 08:00–12:00 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $132/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Berlin Train Station Spandau
Am Juliusturm 44, Berlin, 13599
+4989-66060060

Buchbinder

18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 377

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Buchbinder in Berlin Friedrichshain
Siegfriedstr. 64, Industrial Area, Berlin, 10365
49 30 5577430

Keddy BY Europcar

Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat 08:00–12:00 · Sun 08:00–11:00 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $112/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 034

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Keddy BY Europcar at Berlin Train Station Central Station
Europaplatz 1 Carreturn: Clara-Jaschke-Str. UG3, Berlin, 10557
49 30 20624600

Dollar

17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Dollar in Berlin Neukoelln
Friedrichstr. 50-55, 10117 Berlin-mitte, Berlin, 10117
030 2424440

Europcar

Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–12:00 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 157

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Europcar at Berlin Train Station Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 16, Berlin, 13597
49 30 3539500

Budget

25 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $135/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Winter tires

Office

Budget in Berlin Park Inn Alexanderplatz
Kronenstr 16 Ecke Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, 10117
+49 69710445596

Enterprise

Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–12:00 23 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $51/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Berlin Train Station Spandau
Seeburger Strasse 10, Berlin, 13581, BE
030-3389070

Hertz

16 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Guaranteed new car
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Berlin Neukoelln
Gottlieb-dunkel-strasse 43-44, 12099 Berlin, Berlin, 12099
03051489300

Thrifty

28 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.4
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Thrifty at Berlin Airport Brandenburg
Melli-beese-ring 1, T1 Ankunftsebene 0, Berlin, 12529
03080098455

Wheego

18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.8
Very good 500+ reviews
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.9 Pick-up process 7.7 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $992

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat

Office

Wheego in Berlin Neukoelln
Berlin City - Neukolln, Lahnstraße 36, Berlin, 12055
0049 175 8803970

Alamo

18 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.6
Very good 1000+ reviews
from $73/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Deductible from $1 157

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS · Ski rack

Office

Alamo in Berlin City Centre
Friedrichstrasse 200, Berlin, 10117, BE
030-2007390

National

24 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.6
Very good 100+ reviews
from $81/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 7.6 Service at the rental desk 7.9 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 157

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Snow chains · Ski rack

Office

National in Berlin City Centre
Friedrichstrasse 200, Berlin, 10117, BE
030-2007390

Avis

17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.4
Very good 500+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 7.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Avis in Berlin City Centre
Kronenstrasse 16 (at Friedrichstrasse), Berlin, 10117
0302407940

Rental conditions near Potsdam

Based on 14 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 26.
Debit card Accepted by 8 of 14 suppliers: Sixt, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty and 2 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 14 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 7 of 14 suppliers. Limited at Flizzr, Buchbinder, Keddy BY Europcar, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and 1 more.
Fuel policy Full to full (14 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 55%, manual 45%.
Electric and hybrid Citroen eC3, Citroen C3 Aircross, Mazda CX-60 and Cupra Born, from $35 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 14 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (14 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (14 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (14 suppliers). Deductible: $992–$1 377.
Included in the price Breakdown assistance, Taxes, Airport fee, Environmental fee
Extras Infant seat (14 suppliers), GPS (13 suppliers), Child seat (13 suppliers), Winter tires (11 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Snow chains (8 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (6 suppliers), Special discount (3 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (1 supplier)

Driving in Germany: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · zero for new drivers · No motorway tolls. Driving rules

Cities near Potsdam

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Car rental near Potsdam: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 16 min at Keddy BY Europcar to 28 min at Thrifty.

For a small car, Thrifty is the cheapest at about $38 a day and is rated 8.4 out of 10. Buchbinder is rated 8.8 and costs about $60.

55% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 7 of 14 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 26. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Germany, Israel and Ukraine. A typical rental lasts 4 days.

Car rental near Potsdam: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Potsdam?

Car rental near Potsdam starts from $44 per day, and the average price is $131 per day. Based on 1,401 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $395 for a 3-day weekend and $923 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Potsdam?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Potsdam over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • 9-seat van: $238 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $217 per day
  • Economy: $93 per day
Based on 1,401 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Potsdam?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Potsdam over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt, average price $180 per day
  • Budget, average price $203 per day
  • Alamo, average price $170 per day
Based on 1,401 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Potsdam?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Potsdam are:
  • Flizzr: rated 9.0/10 by 250+ customers
  • Keddy BY Europcar: rated 9.0/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $71 per day
  • Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $180 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Potsdam?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Potsdam are:
  • Thrifty: about $38 per day
  • Europcar: about $47 per day
  • Dollar: about $52 per day
Based on 1,401 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Potsdam?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Keddy BY Europcar
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Potsdam and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Near Potsdam, one-way rentals are offered by Keddy BY Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car near Potsdam?

The minimum age to rent a car near Potsdam is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car near Potsdam with a debit card?

Rental companies near Potsdam typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Potsdam: Sixt, Dollar, Avis, Budget, National, Hertz and Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Potsdam offer unlimited mileage?

Avis, National and Wheego include unlimited mileage on all cars near Potsdam. 6 more, among them Flizzr, Sixt and Dollar, offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Potsdam?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Potsdam are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Flizzr, Keddy BY Europcar, Sixt, Dollar, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Alamo, National, Hertz, Thrifty and Wheego.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Potsdam?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Potsdam include Europcar, Flizzr and Keddy BY Europcar. The cheapest is Thrifty, from $35 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental near Potsdam?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Potsdam Enterprise includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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