Car Hire in Cologne
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Cologne Bonn Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or comparable
€27.39 per day
Cologne Ehrenfeld
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
€28.05 per day
Cologne Poll
Economy
Skoda Fabia or comparable
€29.30 per day
Cologne Bilderstöckchen
Intermediate
Vauxhall Insignia or comparable
€40.00 per day
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Cologne Bilderstöckchen
Full-size
Polestar 2 or comparable
€43.18 per day
Cologne Bonn Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
€48.79 per day
Cologne Bilderstöckchen
Intermediate Elite
Mercedes Benz EQA or comparable
€51.79 per day
Cologne Deutz
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
€52.98 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:18 on 17/03/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+49
Average car hire price
€40 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h or 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
€1.71 per litre or €6.47 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.66 per litre or €6.28 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.75 per litre or €6.62 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Cologne
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Cologne and drop off in another city include:
- From Cologne to Frankfurt - 173 offers from €28.89 per day
- From Cologne to Zurich - 48 offers from €62.32 per day
- From Cologne to Amsterdam - 48 offers from €56.32 per day
- From Cologne to Düsseldorf - 207 offers from €28.89 per day
- From Cologne to Geneva - 48 offers from €62.32 per day
Top 13 cities near Cologne
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53.9 km / 33.5 miles
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102.4 km / 63.6 miles
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127.5 km / 79.2 miles
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136.2 km / 84.6 miles
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241.9 km / 150.3 miles
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284.3 km / 176.7 miles
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363.3 km / 225.7 miles
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369.9 km / 229.8 miles
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384 km / 238.6 miles
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390.3 km / 242.5 miles
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435.7 km / 270.7 miles
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462.2 km / 287.2 miles
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467.5 km / 290.5 miles
Top 9 locations near Cologne
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53.9 km / 33.5 miles
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102.4 km / 63.6 miles
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136.2 km / 84.6 miles
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153.1 km / 95.1 miles
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284.3 km / 176.7 miles
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361.1 km / 224.4 miles
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363.3 km / 225.7 miles
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435.7 km / 270.7 miles
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464.3 km / 288.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cologne the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Cologne fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cologne
The best month to hire a car in Cologne is October (when the average price is €30.23 per day). This is 21% less than the yearly average and 33% less than hiring in December (when the average price is €45.26).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cologne?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in June, the average hirer keeps their car for 6 days, and in March, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Cologne
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Cologne?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Cologne is June, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cologne by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 18 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | WheeGo, Flex To Go, Starcar, Enterprise, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | €27 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Flex To Go |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheeGo | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Flex To Go | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Taigo | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Fiat Ducato Cargo | 4 | 13 | Large cars |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Flex To Go | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Starcar | Volkswagen Passat Variant | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
LS
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
26/10/2024
We did a lot of driving all over the black forest . Lake Constance to Soest .heidelburg and cologne
EJ
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
23/08/2024
Lovely city break in Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf
WC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
04/08/2024
concert
JM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Passat Variant
11/04/2024
What a nonsense question
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Starcar
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
16
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
€40.18
Lowest daily price
€27.39
Total cars available
2959
Top 16 suppliers in Cologne in 2025
Starcar
5 locations
€40 - €152
Hertz
3 locations
€38 - €133
Europcar
7 locations
€52 - €130
SIXT
5 locations
€46 - €232
Enterprise
11 locations
€28 - €296
Avis
4 locations
€40 - €128
National
3 locations
€53 - €228
Thrifty
3 locations
€33 - €57
Buchbinder
7 locations
€44 - €85
Alamo
3 locations
€47 - €151
Flizzr
2 locations
€51 - €78
WheeGo
1 location
€40 - €433
Keddy
6 locations
€43 - €139
Budget
4 locations
€29 - €133
Flex To Go
1 location
€27 - €118
Dollar
3 locations
€34 - €43
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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