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Hertz, Berlin-mitte Car hire

Hertz 500+ ratings, 3 reviews

Berlin, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

8.0 / 10 Very good

Hertz - Berlin-mitte Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

FRIEDRICHSTR. 50-55,10117 BERLIN-MITTE,10117,DE

Telephone

+49302424440

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

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Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
CLOSED
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -12:00

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 100 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of EUR 19.64 - 26.14 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes S-class, Haval H6, Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres, Range Rover Sport-diesel, Landrover Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Volvo Xc60, Volkswagen T6 Caravelle-4wd

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original driving licence + Official embassy translation in English

Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

Non-local licenses from countries that are part of the International Driving Permit Agreement must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement sho

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Germany

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
CountriesCharges

Netherlands

Belgium

France

Switzerland

Austria

Luxembourg

Liechtenstein

Spain

Denmark

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Netherlands

Belgium

France

Switzerland

Austria

Luxembourg

Liechtenstein

Spain

Denmark

Finland

Monaco

Vatican City State

Portugal

Italy

Croatia

Hungary

Poland

Slovakia

Slovenia

Czech Republic

Norway

Sweden

Andorra

EUR 41.65 per rental
The following vehicles cannot be driven into or dropped off in Italy: All Mercedes and BMW models, Convertibles, Premium SUVs

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, United Kingdom, Isle of Man

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 850-1800 for other car models.

EUR 1100 for Polestar 2,Audi A3 Aut,Audi A3,Vw T-roc,Mazda Cx-30,Ford Tourneo Courier,Kia Sportage,Kia Sportage,E1 Mercedes B Class Gps,Vw Id.4 Electric,Bmw X2,Fiat 500 Cabrio,Kia Forte,Peugeot 508,Ford Kuga,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9mâ³~,Mercedes Cla Pneus Hiver,

EUR 1250 for Toyota Mark X,Ford Tourneo Custom (9 Seater),Renault Traffic,

EUR 1500 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Ford Tourneo Or Similar,Mercedes V-class,I Genesis G70,Lexus Es 300 3.0 Hybrid,Mercedes Eqv,Bmw 5 Series Estate,Mercedes C-class,Haval H6,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Volvo Xc90 Aut,

EUR 1800 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,Mercedes Glc,V.w. T-roc Cabrio Aut,Fiat Abarth Cabrio,Mercedes-benz S-klasse,Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 3000 for Tesla Model Y,Model 3 Performance,Model Y Lr-electric,

EUR 3600 for Volvo Xc60,Porsche Panamera,Audi A7 Automatic Or Similar,Jeep Wrangler,

EUR 850 for Cronos,

EUR 950 for Toyota Yaris,Ford Focus 5 Doors,Ford Transit Swb,Captur Winter Tyres,Ford Focus Estate,Toyota Hiace-benzin-otomatik,Opel Crossland,Volkswagen Golf,Audi A3,Audi A3,Peugeot E 2008,Alfa Romeo Giulietta,Citroen C3,Mercedes Sprinter 213,Vauxhall Corsa E,Volkswagen Caddy,Kia Picanto,Fiat Fiorino,Xc40 Plug In,

EUR 950 for Toyota Yaris,

EUR 950 for Ford Focus 5 Doors,

EUR 950 for Ford Transit Swb,

EUR 950 for Captur Winter Tyres,

EUR 950 for Ford Focus Estate,

EUR 950 for Toyota Hiace-benzin-otomatik,

EUR 950 for Opel Crossland,

EUR 950 for Volkswagen Golf,

EUR 950 for Audi A3,

EUR 950 for Peugeot E 2008,

EUR 1800 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

EUR 950 for Alfa Romeo Giulietta,

EUR 950 for Citroen C3,

EUR 950 for Mercedes Sprinter 213,

EUR 3000 for Tesla Model Y,

EUR 1250 for Toyota Mark X,

EUR 1500 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,

EUR 1500 for Ford Tourneo Or Similar,

EUR 1150 for Polestar 2,

EUR 1500 for Mercedes V-class,

EUR 950 for Vauxhall Corsa E,

EUR 1150 for Audi A3 Aut,

EUR 1150 for Audi A3,

EUR 1150 for Vw T-roc,

EUR 1150 for Mazda Cx-30,

EUR 950 for Volkswagen Caddy,

EUR 1150 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

EUR 1150 for Kia Sportage,

EUR 1150 for E1 Mercedes B Class Gps,

EUR 1150 for Vw Id.4 Electric,

EUR 1150 for Bmw X2,

EUR 1500 for I Genesis G70,

EUR 1500 for Lexus Es 300 3.0 Hybrid,

EUR 1800 for Mercedes Glc,

EUR 1800 for V.w. T-roc Cabrio Aut,

EUR 1500 for Mercedes Eqv,

EUR 1250 for Ford Tourneo Custom (9 Seater),

EUR 1500 for Bmw 5 Series Estate,

EUR 950 for Kia Picanto,

EUR 950 for Fiat Fiorino,

EUR 1150 for Fiat 500 Cabrio,

EUR 1500 for Mercedes C-class,

EUR 1500 for Haval H6,

EUR 1500 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

EUR 1500 for Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,

EUR 1800 for Fiat Abarth Cabrio,

EUR 1500 for Hiace 12 Seats,

EUR 1150 for Kia Forte,

EUR 1150 for Peugeot 508,

EUR 1150 for Ford Kuga,

EUR 950 for Xc40 Plug In,

EUR 1100 for Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9mâ³~,

EUR 1250 for Renault Traffic,

EUR 1150 for Mercedes Cla Pneus Hiver,

EUR 3000 for Model 3 Performance,

EUR 3000 for Model Y Lr-electric,

EUR 3600 for Volvo Xc60,

EUR 1500 for Volvo Xc90 Aut,

EUR 3600 for Porsche Panamera,

EUR 1800 for Mercedes-benz S-klasse,

EUR 3600 for Audi A7 Automatic Or Similar,

EUR 3600 for Jeep Wrangler,

EUR 1800 for Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 150 for Ford Transit Swb,Mercedes Sprinter 213,Volkswagen Caddy,Fiat Fiorino,Mercedes Sprinter 10m3,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9mâ³~,

EUR 250 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Ford Tourneo Or Similar,Mercedes V-class,I Genesis G70,Lexus Es 300 3.0 Hybrid,Mercedes Glc,Mercedes Eqv,Bmw 5 Series Estate,Mercedes C-class,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Volvo Xc90 Aut,Bmw Ix3,Mercedes-benz S-klasse,Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 1150 for Toyota Yaris,Ford Focus 5 Doors,Captur Winter Tyres,Ford Focus Estate,Volkswagen Golf,Audi A3,Peugeot E 2008,Mazda Cx-30,Kia Sportage,Kia Sportage,Bmw X2,Fiat 500 Cabrio,Peugeot 508,Mercedes Cla Pneus Hiver,

EUR 1150 for ,

EUR 1500 for ,

EUR 950 for Ford Transit Swb,Toyota Hiace-benzin-otomatik,Audi A3,Alfa Romeo Giulietta,Citroen C3,Mercedes Sprinter 213,Vauxhall Corsa E,Volkswagen Caddy,Kia Picanto,Fiat Fiorino,Xc40 Plug In,

EUR 950 for ,

EUR 1250 for Opel Crossland,Polestar 2,Audi A3 Aut,Audi A3,Vw T-roc,Ford Tourneo Courier,E1 Mercedes B Class Gps,Vw Id.4 Electric,Kia Forte,Ford Kuga,

EUR 1250 for ,

EUR 3000 for Tesla Model Y,Model 3 Performance,Model Y Lr-electric,Audi E-tron 55 Electric,Bmw Ix3,

EUR 3000 for ,

EUR 1800 for Mercedes Glc,Amg C 43,Mercedes-benz S-klasse,Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 1800 for ,

EUR 1350 for ,

EUR 1100 for ,

EUR 1600 for Metre Truck Lift,

EUR 850 for ,

EUR 2100 for ,

EUR 3200 for ,

EUR 5000 for ,

EUR 6000 for ,

EUR 8000 for ,

EUR 1300 for ,

EUR 1600 for ,

EUR 1700 for ,

EUR 3600 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 1100 for Polestar 2,Audi A3 Aut,Audi A3,Vw T-roc,Mazda Cx-30,Ford Tourneo Courier,Kia Sportage,Kia Sportage,E1 Mercedes B Class Gps,Vw Id.4 Electric,Bmw X2,Fiat 500 Cabrio,Kia Forte,Peugeot 508,Ford Kuga,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9mâ³~,Mercedes Cla Pneus Hiver,

EUR 1250 for Toyota Mark X,Ford Tourneo Custom (9 Seater),Renault Traffic,

EUR 1500 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Ford Tourneo Or Similar,Mercedes V-class,I Genesis G70,Lexus Es 300 3.0 Hybrid,Mercedes Eqv,Bmw 5 Series Estate,Mercedes C-class,Haval H6,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Volvo Xc90 Aut,

EUR 1800 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,Mercedes Glc,V.w. T-roc Cabrio Aut,Fiat Abarth Cabrio,Mercedes-benz S-klasse,Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 3000 for Tesla Model Y,Model 3 Performance,Model Y Lr-electric,

EUR 3600 for Volvo Xc60,Porsche Panamera,Audi A7 Automatic Or Similar,Jeep Wrangler,

EUR 850 for Cronos,

EUR 950 for Toyota Yaris,Ford Focus 5 Doors,Ford Transit Swb,Captur Winter Tyres,Ford Focus Estate,Toyota Hiace-benzin-otomatik,Opel Crossland,Volkswagen Golf,Audi A3,Audi A3,Peugeot E 2008,Alfa Romeo Giulietta,Citroen C3,Mercedes Sprinter 213,Vauxhall Corsa E,Volkswagen Caddy,Kia Picanto,Fiat Fiorino,Xc40 Plug In,

EUR 950 for Toyota Yaris,

EUR 950 for Ford Focus 5 Doors,

EUR 950 for Ford Transit Swb,

EUR 950 for Captur Winter Tyres,

EUR 950 for Ford Focus Estate,

EUR 950 for Toyota Hiace-benzin-otomatik,

EUR 950 for Opel Crossland,

EUR 950 for Volkswagen Golf,

EUR 950 for Audi A3,

EUR 950 for Peugeot E 2008,

EUR 1800 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

EUR 950 for Alfa Romeo Giulietta,

EUR 950 for Citroen C3,

EUR 950 for Mercedes Sprinter 213,

EUR 3000 for Tesla Model Y,

EUR 1250 for Toyota Mark X,

EUR 1500 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,

EUR 1500 for Ford Tourneo Or Similar,

EUR 1150 for Polestar 2,

EUR 1500 for Mercedes V-class,

EUR 950 for Vauxhall Corsa E,

EUR 1150 for Audi A3 Aut,

EUR 1150 for Audi A3,

EUR 1150 for Vw T-roc,

EUR 1150 for Mazda Cx-30,

EUR 950 for Volkswagen Caddy,

EUR 1150 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

EUR 1150 for Kia Sportage,

EUR 1150 for E1 Mercedes B Class Gps,

EUR 1150 for Vw Id.4 Electric,

EUR 1150 for Bmw X2,

EUR 1500 for I Genesis G70,

EUR 1500 for Lexus Es 300 3.0 Hybrid,

EUR 1800 for Mercedes Glc,

EUR 1800 for V.w. T-roc Cabrio Aut,

EUR 1500 for Mercedes Eqv,

EUR 1250 for Ford Tourneo Custom (9 Seater),

EUR 1500 for Bmw 5 Series Estate,

EUR 950 for Kia Picanto,

EUR 950 for Fiat Fiorino,

EUR 1150 for Fiat 500 Cabrio,

EUR 1500 for Mercedes C-class,

EUR 1500 for Haval H6,

EUR 1500 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

EUR 1500 for Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,

EUR 1800 for Fiat Abarth Cabrio,

EUR 1500 for Hiace 12 Seats,

EUR 1150 for Kia Forte,

EUR 1150 for Peugeot 508,

EUR 1150 for Ford Kuga,

EUR 950 for Xc40 Plug In,

EUR 1100 for Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9mâ³~,

EUR 1250 for Renault Traffic,

EUR 1150 for Mercedes Cla Pneus Hiver,

EUR 3000 for Model 3 Performance,

EUR 3000 for Model Y Lr-electric,

EUR 3600 for Volvo Xc60,

EUR 1500 for Volvo Xc90 Aut,

EUR 3600 for Porsche Panamera,

EUR 1800 for Mercedes-benz S-klasse,

EUR 3600 for Audi A7 Automatic Or Similar,

EUR 3600 for Jeep Wrangler,

EUR 1800 for Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 150 for Ford Transit Swb,Mercedes Sprinter 213,Volkswagen Caddy,Fiat Fiorino,Mercedes Sprinter 10m3,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9mâ³~,

EUR 250 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Ford Tourneo Or Similar,Mercedes V-class,I Genesis G70,Lexus Es 300 3.0 Hybrid,Mercedes Glc,Mercedes Eqv,Bmw 5 Series Estate,Mercedes C-class,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Expedition Max, Jeep Wagoneer L-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Volvo Xc90 Aut,Bmw Ix3,Mercedes-benz S-klasse,Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 150-250 for other car models.

EUR 1150 for Toyota Yaris,Ford Focus 5 Doors,Captur Winter Tyres,Ford Focus Estate,Volkswagen Golf,Audi A3,Peugeot E 2008,Mazda Cx-30,Kia Sportage,Kia Sportage,Bmw X2,Fiat 500 Cabrio,Peugeot 508,Mercedes Cla Pneus Hiver,

EUR 1150 for ,

EUR 1500 for ,

EUR 950 for Ford Transit Swb,Toyota Hiace-benzin-otomatik,Audi A3,Alfa Romeo Giulietta,Citroen C3,Mercedes Sprinter 213,Vauxhall Corsa E,Volkswagen Caddy,Kia Picanto,Fiat Fiorino,Xc40 Plug In,

EUR 950 for ,

EUR 1250 for Opel Crossland,Polestar 2,Audi A3 Aut,Audi A3,Vw T-roc,Ford Tourneo Courier,E1 Mercedes B Class Gps,Vw Id.4 Electric,Kia Forte,Ford Kuga,

EUR 1250 for ,

EUR 3000 for Tesla Model Y,Model 3 Performance,Model Y Lr-electric,Audi E-tron 55 Electric,Bmw Ix3,

EUR 3000 for ,

EUR 1800 for Mercedes Glc,Amg C 43,Mercedes-benz S-klasse,Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres,

EUR 1800 for ,

EUR 1350 for ,

EUR 1100 for ,

EUR 1600 for Metre Truck Lift,

EUR 850 for ,

EUR 2100 for ,

EUR 3200 for ,

EUR 5000 for ,

EUR 6000 for ,

EUR 8000 for ,

EUR 1300 for ,

EUR 1600 for ,

EUR 1700 for ,

EUR 3600 for ,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

18 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Railway Stations

2.9 km from Train Station Ostbahnhof

3.9 km from Train Station Zoologischer Garten

Hotels

2.3 km from Steigenberger Hotel Berlin

3 km from Holiday Inn Express Berlin City Centre-West

15.7 km from IntercityHotel Berlin-Brandenburg Airport

Other Landmarks

4.5 km from Zeiss-Großplanetarium

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coordinates: 52.508967 13.390363

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.0 / 10 Very good

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • May Juliana

    Berlin

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Friday, February 27, 2026

    The service was great, but we didn't know in advance that luxury cars couldn't be taken to certain countries, so we had to change the car last minute.
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  • Xenia Browne

    Berlin

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, February 27, 2026

    Though a bit slow, the staff explained everything in detail. The car was new and we even got a free upgrade.
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  • Abbott Nahum

    Berlin

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Friday, February 27, 2026

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  • Joanna Shakespeare

    Berlin

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, February 27, 2026

    Hertz, great car models, clean and quick handover process.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

FRIEDRICHSTR. 50-55,10117 BERLIN-MITTE,10117,DE

What is the Telephone Number?

+49302424440

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

21 - 100 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of EUR 19.64 - 26.14 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes S-class, Haval H6, Citroen C5 Aircross Aut. - Winter Tyres, Range Rover Sport-diesel, Landrover Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Volvo Xc60, Volkswagen T6 Caravelle-4wd

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    EU/EEA Driving License

    EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original driving licence + Official embassy translation in English

    Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

    Non-local licenses from countries that are part of the International Driving Permit Agreement must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement sho

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full Driving License issued in Germany

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    18 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport

  • Railway Stations

    2.9 km from Train Station Ostbahnhof

    3.9 km from Train Station Zoologischer Garten

  • Hotels

    2.3 km from Steigenberger Hotel Berlin

    3 km from Holiday Inn Express Berlin City Centre-West

    15.7 km from IntercityHotel Berlin-Brandenburg Airport

  • Other Landmarks

    4.5 km from Zeiss-Großplanetarium

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