Sports car rental in Regensburg.
Visiting Regensburg's UNESCO old town or living nearby? We've got the Audi RS6 (600 hp), R8 Spyder (570 hp V10), RS3 (400 hp), Mercedes-AMG E53 and BMW M440d convertible waiting just 83 km away, about 60 minutes straight up the A93. Full insurance always included, US license accepted, and you can book online in about 2 minutes. Think of us as your buddy who happens to own a fleet of 600-hp cars.
Short answer: Where can I rent a sports car in Regensburg?
Not in Regensburg itself, our cars are in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about 83 km or 60 minutes straight up the A93. You pick the car up there in person; delivery to Regensburg is possible on request for a surcharge, quoted per case.
Five cars from €229 to €449 per day, full comprehensive insurance always included. We are the owner, not a broker, you talk to the same people who hand you the keys.
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Rent a sports car in Regensburg: why Performance Rentals?
Regensburg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, the old town with St. Peter's Cathedral and the Stone Bridge over the Danube is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 1,500 listed buildings packed inside it. Few cities in Bavaria give you a backdrop like this. And the driving around it is just as good: to the west, the Altmühl Valley and the dramatic Danube Gorge at Kelheim; to the north, the Naab Valley winding through the Upper Palatinate Jura; to the east, the Bavarian Forest climbing toward the Großer Arber.
Here's the thing: despite more than 150,000 residents, a big university and serious tourism, Regensburg has no specialized sports car rental with a real high-performance fleet. The usual chains rent mid-size sedans and vans, nobody local hands you the keys to an actual 600-hp RS6 or a V10 R8 Spyder. That's the gap we fill, a real, owned fleet about 60 minutes north in Weiden, straight up the A93. Not a broker shuffling somebody else's car across the country. Our cars, our keys, our handshake.
And we're built for people from out of town. US military and SOFA-status personnel are welcome: same terms as anyone else, no hoops. We take US driver's licenses. Full insurance (Vollkasko) is always included: none of that €30–€100/day "do you want coverage?" routine at the counter. And you can book your dates online in about 2 minutes, any hour of the day.
We're a small, specialized crew in the Upper Palatinate, not a call center, not a faceless portal. Message us on WhatsApp and a real human answers in minutes, in English. We've got 5.0 stars on Google from 49 real reviews. Transparent prices from €229/day. That's it. No fine print designed to trip you up.
Why we're the better call.
The best drives out of Regensburg.
Grab a car from us and some of the best driving roads in Bavaria open up right outside Regensburg. A few favorites worth the day:
Performance Rentals vs. the others.
Line it up side by side and the math is simple: real performance cars, full insurance baked in, and no young-driver surcharge.
| Provider | Vehicle class | Price/day | Insurance incl. | Near Regensburg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Rentals ✓ | R8 570 hp / RS6 600 hp / RS3 400 hp | from €229 | Yes ✓ | 60 min ✓ |
| Big rental chain | Mid-tier sport | €350–500 | Extra fee | Limited |
| Generic broker site | Sports car | €280–450 | Extra fee | Online only |
| Big airport chains | Luxury sedan | €300–600 | Extra fee | No real fleet |
Rent an Audi, BMW or AMG in Regensburg.
Got a specific badge in mind? You can pick exactly the Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-AMG you want, all with full insurance included, ready to pick up in Weiden or delivered to Regensburg for a surcharge by arrangement.
Rent an Audi in Regensburg
A quattro Audi belongs on these roads. The RS6 Avant (600 hp) turns the autobahn into a playground, and the open-top R8 Spyder with its naturally aspirated V10 is the full supercar experience, the soundtrack alone is worth the trip. Also in the family: the Audi RS3 with its five-cylinder howl, from €229/day.
Rent a BMW in Regensburg
Sun out over the Stone Bridge? Only one right answer: top down. The BMW M440d convertible packs 340 hp and a 48-volt mild hybrid, so it glides quietly out of the World Heritage old town and wakes right up along the Danube. The easy cruiser for long summer days.
Rent a Mercedes-AMG in Regensburg
The Mercedes-AMG E53 is the quiet one that's quick: 435 hp under a sharp sedan suit, inline-six with EQ Boost. Perfect for a business meeting in the city, a wedding in front of the UNESCO old town backdrop, or just rolling up looking like you've got it together without shouting about it.
Stationed nearby? US military welcome.
Regensburg is a favorite weekend trip for Americans stationed in the region, and we're set up for you. US driver's licenses accepted, SOFA status welcome, full insurance always included, and the whole thing runs in English over WhatsApp. Get the details on our US military rental page.
How to book: from Regensburg.
Questions from Regensburg.
Can I rent with a US driver's license?
Yes, a valid US driver's license works for renting with us in Regensburg. SOFA-status personnel rent on the same terms as everyone else.
How far is it from Regensburg?
We're in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about 83 km from Regensburg, roughly 60 minutes straight up the A93. An easy, well-built autobahn drive through the Upper Palatinate.
What does it cost, and is insurance really included?
The RS3 starts at €229/day, the AMG E53 and the BMW M440d convertible at €249/day, the Audi RS6 at €299/day, and the Audi R8 Spyder at €449/day. Full coverage (Vollkasko) is always included, no surprise insurance upsell at the counter.
Can you deliver the car to Regensburg?
Standard pickup is at our spot in Weiden, about 60 minutes from Regensburg via the A93. Delivery to Regensburg is available for a surcharge by arrangement, popular for weddings, photo shoots, and events in the UNESCO old town. Just message us on WhatsApp.
What are the best driving roads around Regensburg?
The Altmühl Valley with the Danube Gorge at Kelheim and Riedenburg, the Naab Valley through Kallmünz and Burglengenfeld into the winding Upper Palatinate Jura, and the Bavarian Forest around the Großer Arber. Especially rewarding with a convertible.
How fast can I actually book?
About 2 minutes. Choose your car and dates on buchung.performancerentals.de and book, available 24/7, and your confirmation arrives by email right after payment. We're our own fleet, not a broker, so there's no third party in between.
Rental near Regensburg & beyond.
We serve the whole Upper Palatinate and northern Bavaria. Coming from somewhere else in the area? Check out our nearby location pages too:
In Regensburg? Book it now.
About 60 minutes away. A drive you'll remember for years. Lock in your dates, book online in about 2 minutes or one message on WhatsApp.