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Car hire in Berlin lets you explore a magnificent city, where history is writ large. Sitting on the banks of the River Spree, Berlin is a capital full of iconic landmarks, including Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall Memorial, as well as Alexanderplatz square.
There are numerous Hertz pick-up offices all across the city, including at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and at Hauptbahnhof Berlin Main Train Station. You’ll also find us if travelling to destinations outside the city, such as Hamburg, meaning you’re perfectly poised to explore all corners of Northern Germany.
Choose the vehicle that’s right for your trip from our comprehensive range. You’ll find sports cars and luxury vehicles for business travel and people carriers for family holidays. Whatever your kind of trip, you’ll find your perfect vehicle online.
Hire a car in Berlin with Hertz and discover why the place once called ‘The Grey City’ is now a riot of colour.
Pickup locations in Berlin
- Berlin - Europaplatz 1 Main Railway Station
- Berlin Mitte - Friedrichstrasse 50-55
- Berlin - Tempelhof
- Berlin Ostbahnhof Train Station
- Berlin Lichtenberg - Siegfriedstrasse 168
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Berlin-Adlershof POCO
- Berlin - Europaplatz 1
- Berlin-Mahlsdorf ROLLER
- Berlin Self-Service - Europaplatz 1
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Driving in and around Berlin
Parking in Berlin
- Parkhaus on Krausenstrasse (10117) is open seven days a week and is only moments away from the Cold War landmark, Checkpoint Charlie.
- On street parking is available across Berlin, including in Charlottenburg, Mitte and Tempelhof-Schöneberg. These spaces usually have an hourly charge.
- Rathauspassagen (10178) shopping centre has a parking garage, close to Alexanderplatz and the Rotes Rathaus, with 600 spaces available.
Speed limits in Berlin
- Residential areas have a speed limit of 30km/h (18mph).
- City streets, except where marked, have a limit of 50km/h (31mph).
- Autobahns have an advisory speed limit of 130km/h (80mph).
Key roads in Berlin
- The Berlin Inner Ring or Berliner Innenstadtring encircles the historic centre of the city, snaking through Pankow, Mitte and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg.
- Unter den Linden is one of the famous avenues in Berlin, running from the east to west, from the Royal Palace to the Brandenburg Gate.
- Bundesautobahn 100 is often known as the City Ring or Stadtring, even though this 13 mile stretch only covers the southwestern part of the city. It’s one of the busiest roads in all of Germany.
Congestion zones and charges in Berlin
There is a low emission zone inside the S-Bahn ring of Berlin, which means that only cars displaying a green sticker can drive inside it.
Traffic in Berlin
Rush hour in Berlin is from 8am to 10am in the morning, and 5pm to 7pm in the evening.
How to get from Berlin to Hamburg
German’s second city is full of half-timbered buildings and enchanted by music. It takes just over three hours to drive there form Berlin.
- Join the A114 and follow signs for A10 towards Hamburg.
- Merge onto the A10 for around 19 miles.
- Continue on the A24 and stay on this road all the way to Hamburg.
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A quick guide to Berlin
Hilton Berlin
Mohrenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin
A central hotel offering modern rooms, a rooftop pool, and multiple dining options. Located near Friedrichstraße, it provides easy access to key attractions with secure underground parking, ideal for both business and leisure travellers.
Hotel AMANO Grand Central
Heidestraße 62, 10557 Berlin
Modern and design-forward, this hotel offers rooftop views, sleek interiors, and direct access to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Ideal for travellers by rail or road, with on-site parking and quick motorway links to city districts and airports.
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin
Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785, Berlin
A luxury hotel known for elegant rooms, a spa, and fine dining. Situated in the vibrant Potsdamer Platz district, it offers valet parking and is perfect for guests seeking upscale comfort in the heart of Berlin.
Nobelhart & Schmutzig
Friedrichstraße 218, 10969 Berlin
A Michelin-starred dining experience focused on hyper-local ingredients. With an open kitchen and intimate counter seating, it's ideal for curious food lovers. Valet parking is available nearby for a seamless start to your evening.
Restaurant Bieberbau
Durlacher Str. 15, 10715 Berlin
Set in a former artist’s studio, this fine-dining spot offers creative tasting menus with regional flair. It’s peaceful and elegant, with public parking available close by in a residential neighbourhood.
Zur letzten Instanz
Waisenstraße 14–16, 10179 Berlin
Berlin’s oldest restaurant, serving traditional German fare since 1621. With wood-panelled rooms and rustic charm, it’s a historical dining stop. Street parking is limited but available nearby with a short walk to the front door.
Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
Berlin’s iconic 18th-century monument, once part of the Berlin Wall, now symbolises unity. Ideal for photos, nearby landmarks, and guided walks. Parking is available at Pariser Platz and underground garages just a short stroll away.
Museum Island
Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin
A UNESCO-listed cultural hub featuring five major museums, including the Pergamon and Neues Museum. Situated on the River Spree, it’s ideal for art and history lovers. Nearby parking garages on Friedrichstraße ensure easy access by car.
Tempelhofer Feld
Tempelhofer Damm, 12101 Berlin
This vast former airport is now Berlin’s largest open park, perfect for cycling, kite-flying, and weekend picnics. Its runways and green space offer a unique urban escape. Parking is available at entrances around the site.
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