Hey friends, I heard from the travel agency staff that if you join a tour group, they require each adult to bring 1000 euros, and there may be random checks at the border. But for independent travelers like us, do we need to carry so much cash? Will there be checks ? Germany Q&A
There is a problem. I rented an automatic car for my October Germany trip. Will there be no car for me with manual transmission ? Germany Q&A
Do you know how to pay a fine in Germany? I think I parked in the wrong place and got a ticket today ? Germany Q&A
Driving in Germany by car in July. This week, I received a notice of violation from Europcar, saying that there was a violation in Stuttgart and 30 euros would be deducted from my credit card. Have any of you friends encountered similar situations? How should I deal with it? Just wait for him to deduct it? Is this amount a fine or a service fee from the car rental company? I ask for everyone's advice ? Germany Q&A
Do I need to wash the car when returning it? Many people say no, but there are also car owners who have been charged cleaning fees and management fees, saying they were ripped off. I think it's up to your own judgment! If it's too dirty, washing it won't cost much. This is not a reason for certain car rental companies not to charge you ? Germany Q&A
I'm leaving Rome, can I get a tax refund at Rome airport? Can I use the tax refund form from Germany for shopping in Rome airport? For small items like pens, if the amount is less than 2000, can I still get a tax refund ? Germany Q&A
Nuremberg Thrift ordered a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or equivalent. Can we get a Mercedes-Benz E-Class? What other cars are in the same group? Have any brothers rented it before ? Germany Q&A
I really don't understand why you keep occupying the fast lane? First of all, there is no expressway in Germany that has no speed limit throughout the section. Therefore, it is impossible to drive at 130-150 if so, you can only say that you have violated the rules. Secondly, after overtaking, give way to the leftmost lane is the most basic rule ? Germany Q&A
Just wondering, I selected Passat Variant, if he gives me Golf Variant, my box won't fit. Can I tell him I won't accept the same car model in my group ? Germany Q&A
Additionally, I need to transit through Italy to Switzerland and then return to Munich and Shanghai. Will my German authentication document + German embassy stamp be useful in Switzerland and Italy? Will insurance be able to compensate in case of an accident in Italy and Switzerland ? Germany Q&A
We also returned it yesterday. There was a form at the return location that we were supposed to give to the counter. Then the person at the counter took the form and didn't know what it was for. They just said they would keep it and let us go. It felt like they were inexperienced and I'm not sure if there will be any problems ? Germany Q&A
A family of three plans to rent a car for Road trip in Germany. Where is the cheapest place to rent a car? Because they have a 4-year-old child, they would like to rent a more comfortable car model, so that it won't be too crowded to sit in, and the luggage consists of one large and one small suitcase ? Germany Q&A
How do you guys book snow tires in advance? I asked Avis and they said I can only book them on the spot. But will they have time to change the tire by then ? Germany Q&A
From Munich train to Stuttgart, plan to rent a car in Stuttgart, which is better, airport or train station to pick up the car? Which company is more reliable, two people, always Fox at home ? Germany Q&A
Frank picked up the car and drove all the way in Germany. He has 2 kids, one 4 years old 108cm tall, and the other 10 years old 145cm tall. He forgot to rent the car seat and booster seat. Is it okay for the 2 kids to use the booster seat only? What's the price if we rent it from the car rental? What's the price if we buy it? Where can we buy it around Frankfurt airport ? Germany Q&A