Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old (age may vary by car rental category) and have held your license for 1-3 years depending on the rental car category reserved. Drivers age 18-22 must purchase CDW. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Child safety seats are mandatory for children up to age 12. Seatbelts are mandatory.

Gas
Most gas stations are open from 8am to 8pm. There are stations open 24 hours in some major cities and on the autobahn.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Germany are as follows: City - 31mph/50kph, Open Roads - 62mph/100kph and on the highways - 81mph/130kph is recommended but most autobahns have no speed limit.

Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the right and streetcars do not have the right of way. They should be passed on the right on a two way street and on either side on a one-way street. Avoid the far left lane on the autobahn as speeds can often exceed 100mph/161kph.

Parking
Parking is allowed only on the right side of the road except on one-way streets where both sides are valid. Parking spaces with meters are usually free of charge at night.