Car rental near Vilseck & Rose Barracks: sports cars.
Stationed at Rose Barracks in Vilseck? We're your buddy who happens to own a fleet of 600-hp cars, about 30 minutes from the gate in Weiden. Audi R8 Spyder (570 hp), RS6 (600 hp), RS3 (400 hp), Mercedes-AMG E53 and BMW M440d Convertible, full insurance always included. SOFA welcome, US license accepted. From €229/day.
Short answer: Where can I rent a sports car near Rose Barracks, Vilseck?
In Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about 30 minutes from the Rose Barracks gate, that is where our five cars actually live, at Nikolaistraße 6b. There is no counter in Vilseck itself; delivery closer to you is possible on request for a surcharge.
Day rates run from €229 (Audi RS3) to €449 (Audi R8 Spyder V10), weekend packages from €529 to €999 (Fri–Sun), full comprehensive insurance included. US licences accepted, SOFA status welcome.
What to bring:
- Your driver's license. A US license is accepted.
- Your passport or ID card.
- The deposit: €750 (RS3, AMG E53, M440d) or €1,000 (RS6), by credit card hold or bank transfer.
All the military details →The Audi RS3 →Grafenwöhr / Tower Barracks →
| Pickup | Nikolaistraße 6b, 92637 Weiden i.d.OPf. Bavaria, about 30 minutes from the Rose Barracks gate (Vilseck) and about 25 minutes from Tower Barracks (Grafenwöhr) |
|---|---|
| The fleet | Audi R8 Spyder V10 (570 hp) · Audi RS6 Avant (600 hp) · Audi RS3 (400 hp) · Mercedes-AMG E53 (435 hp) · BMW M440d Convertible (340 hp), five cars, all owned by us, one of each |
| Day rate | €229 Audi RS3 · €249 Mercedes-AMG E53 & BMW M440d Convertible · €299 Audi RS6 Avant · €449 Audi R8 Spyder V10 |
| Weekend package | Fri–Sun: €529 RS3 (500 km) · €549 M440d (500 km) · €579 AMG E53 (500 km) · €599 RS6 (300 km) · €999 R8 Spyder (3 days, 350 km) |
| Insurance | Full comprehensive insurance (Vollkasko) included in every rate, no counter upsell. Optional premium protection €49/day covers stone chips, scratches, wheel damage and glass. |
| Kilometres & fuel | 150–200 km per day depending on the car; extra kilometres on the Audi R8 Spyder €3.50/km. Full tank out, full tank back. |
| Deposit | €750 (RS3, AMG E53, M440d) · €1,000 (RS6) · €1,500 (R8 Spyder). Credit card hold or bank transfer; released within 5 working days after a clean return. |
| Licence & status | US driving licence accepted. SOFA status welcome. Only you and the drivers named in the contract may drive the car. |
| Cross-border | Trips into the Czech Republic or Austria must be agreed with us in writing before the rental. |
| Delivery | Closer to Vilseck or to your off-base housing on request for a surcharge, quoted per case, no published price. |
| Booking | Online booking at buchung.performancerentals.de (about 2 minutes, 24/7) or WhatsApp. Free dates show in the calendar, you pay the rental online when you book and get your confirmation by email right away; the deposit is handled at pickup. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 14 days before pickup · 30 % from 13 to 7 days · 50 % from 6 to 2 days · 100 % under 48 hours or no-show. |
| Contact | WhatsApp +49 1575 7784721 · phone +49 173 3463604 · info@prgmbh.com |
Sports & luxury car rental near Vilseck: built for soldiers.
You did your time at the range. Now you've got a weekend, a per diem itch, and one of the best driving countries on the planet right outside the gate. If you're at Rose Barracks with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment: or rolling through for a rotation at the Grafenwöhr Training Area: Performance Rentals is the easy yes. We're a small, owner-run fleet about 30 minutes away in Weiden, not a faceless corporate desk and not a broker shuffling somebody else's cars across Germany.
Here's the deal in plain English: your US driver's license is accepted and full insurance (Vollkasko) is always included. No surprise €30–100/day coverage upsell at the counter. SOFA status? Welcome. PCS'ing through? Welcome. Civilian who just wants a real car for the weekend? Also welcome.
And the cars are the real thing. A 600-hp Audi RS6 Avant that will absolutely embarrass anything you've driven on a US interstate, a screaming five-cylinder RS3, a sharp AMG E53, a BMW M440d Convertible for top-down cruising when the Bavarian sun finally shows up, and a V10 Audi R8 Spyder for the bucket list. Own fleet, kept right. 5.0 stars on Google from 49 real reviews.
The location is the cheat code. You're minutes from the A6 and A93 Autobahn: yes, the derestricted kind, with the Oberpfälzer Wald and Fränkische Schweiz back roads on your doorstep and the Czech border a short hop away. Book online in about 2 minutes, 24/7. Or just message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you sorted in minutes.
Why soldiers pick us.
Best drives from Vilseck.
With a Performance Rentals car, some of the best roads in Europe start right outside the gate. Here's where we'd point you:
Performance Rentals vs. the big desks.
Compare it straight up. We give you real performance cars with full insurance included, for less than the chains charge for a tarted-up sedan.
| Provider | Vehicle class | Price/day | Full insurance incl. | Near Vilseck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Rentals ✓ | R8 570 hp / RS6 600 hp / RS3 400 hp | from €229 | Yes ✓ | ~30 min ✓ |
| Big rental chain | Mid-range sport | from €350–500 | Surcharge | Limited |
| Big rental chains | Standard sedan | from €120–200 | Surcharge | Airport only |
| Broker portal | Sports car | from €300–600 | Surcharge | No local pickup |
The cars waiting near Vilseck.
Five cars, zero filler. Every one comes with full insurance, US license accepted, and pickup minutes from the gate (or delivery closer for a surcharge, just ask on WhatsApp).
The Audis
The RS6 Avant packs 600 hp and a twin-turbo V8, it makes Autobahn overtakes a non-event and will pin you to the seat in a way nothing back home does. The RS3 is the pocket rocket: that unmistakable five-cylinder snarl, made for the tight stuff in the Fränkische Schweiz. Both yours with no insurance upsell. The R8 Spyder adds a 570 hp naturally aspirated V10 and an open roof.
The BMW Convertible
When the Bavarian sun finally breaks through, drop the top. The BMW M440d Convertible runs 340 hp with a 48-volt mild hybrid, smooth, quick, and efficient enough that you're not living at the gas station. The easy-going cruiser for long summer days and lake runs.
The Mercedes-AMG
The Mercedes-AMG E53 is the quiet operator: 435 hp under a clean executive shape. Inline-six with EQ Boost, power that whispers instead of shouts. Perfect when you want to show up sharp without making a scene.
Looking for a Mustang or a Camaro?
Straight answer: we don't keep an American V8 in the yard (yet). What we do have is the all-weather, all-wheel-drive answer to it, the 600-hp RS6 and the AMG E53. On the Autobahn, in any weather, they're the smarter pick. Tell us on WhatsApp what you're after and we'll point you to the right car.
How to book: from Vilseck.
Questions from Rose Barracks.
Is there car rental on post at Rose Barracks, or are you off post?
We're off post. There is no Performance Rentals counter on Rose Barracks or in Vilseck. If you just need an everyday car to get around, check what's available on post or in town. We're the sports car rental for Vilseck: five cars of our own in Weiden, about 30 minutes from the Rose Barracks gate, from €229/day with full insurance included. US license accepted.
Can I rent if I'm stationed at Rose Barracks with SOFA status?
Absolutely. SOFA-status soldiers and their families are welcome. Bring your valid driver's license, a US license works. Full insurance (Vollkasko) is always included.
How far is Performance Rentals from Vilseck and Rose Barracks?
We're in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about 30 minutes from Rose Barracks in Vilseck, minutes from the gate by Bavarian standards. Prefer the car brought closer? We can arrange delivery for a surcharge; just message us on WhatsApp.
What does it cost and is insurance included?
The Audi 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 insurance (Vollkasko) is always included, no surprise add-ons, no hidden daily fees like the big rental desks charge.
Can I use my US driver's license to rent?
Yes. We accept a valid US driver's license.
How fast can I book?
Pick your car and dates at buchung.performancerentals.de and book, it takes about 2 minutes, 24/7, and your confirmation arrives by email right after payment. Prefer to chat first? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it out in minutes.
Where can I actually drive these cars near Vilseck?
You're spoiled. The A6 and A93 Autobahn are right there for derestricted high-speed stretches, the back roads through the Oberpfälzer Wald and Fränkische Schweiz are pure driving fun, and the Czech border is a short hop for a day trip. The RS6 eats the Autobahn for breakfast.
We serve all of Northern Bavaria.
Based near another post or town? We cover the whole region around the Grafenwöhr Training Area and beyond:
Stationed at Vilseck? Lock it in.
About 30 minutes from the gate. A weekend you'll actually remember. Grab your dates, book online in about 2 minutes or straight over WhatsApp.