There's perhaps no more storied motorway system in the world than Germany's famed Autobahn, with some 13,000km (or 8,000 miles) of German engineered asphalt crisscrossing the largely flat landscapes throughout the country. Of course its most singular claim to fame is the lack of speed limits, although technically speaking there are in fact “advisory speed limits” only on around three-quarters of the Autobahn, with the remaining quarter having enforced speed limits like the rest of the world. So any wannabe Hamilton Lewises visiting Berlin would be well advised to look into renting a car for at least a day to experience the freedom of the German Autobahn for themselves - and if you've come this far, you might as well go the full distance and book a Mercedes, BMW or Audi to really make the most of your time.

And how might you go about getting your hands on a high-end German machine at such short notice? Well worry not, as the folks at Auto Europe make getting a great deal on a car both quick and easy. With over 60 years of experience, Auto Europe works with well-known suppliers and we love how all the available options are clearly presented in one easy-to-compare matrix of search results. Their site also includes useful extras like free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up, no hidden credit card fees and useful tips for road trips and local traffic rules. Is your journey taking you beyond the land of the Autobahn? No worries there either, as despite the name, Auto Europe offers cars at some 20,000 locations in 180 countries around the globe, with websites in local languages.