Car Rental at Cologne Bonn Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Cologne Bonn Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Cologne Bonn Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Cologne Bonn Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 11 suppliers at Cologne Bonn Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Shared between the former German capital and the largest city of North Rhine–Westphalia, Cologne–Bonn Airport serves an important part of the country. These are three of the most interesting places to visit in the area:
- Cologne. Proud, cozy, but also very tech-savvy, Cologne mixes tradition and modernity to great effect. The city’s landmark number one, two, and three is naturally its imposing cathedral, but there are plenty of other buildings, cultural institutions, and entertainment venues to enjoy (check out the Belgian Quarter, the city’s most free-thinking area). Cologne’s city center is only about a 15-minute drive northwest of the airport.
- Düsseldorf. The capital of the North Rhine-Westphalia is often seen as a rival of Cologne, so it’s up to you to visit both and decide which one you like better. A large city with a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere, Düsseldorf charms visitors with its elegant shopping boulevard, the market of Carlsplatz, and unique areas like the Japanese Quarter. The drive from Cologne-Bonn Airport takes only about an hour.
- Bonn. Although considerably smaller than its two aforementioned neighbors, it was Bonn that was the capital of West Germany until 1990 and the reunification of Berlin and the rest of the country. Still maintaining some of its political importance, it is also home to attractions like the Beethoven Monument (arguably the city’s most famous son) and Poppelsdorfer Palace and Botanical Gardens. The drive from Cologne-Bonn Airport will take only about 20 minutes.
- Essen. The Ruhr region has historically been known for its steelworks, mines, and other industrial legacy, and there is perhaps no place that embodies it better than the neighboring city of Essen. The best place to learn about this relatively recent, but defining heritage is Zeche Zollverein, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a complex of museums in what has been called the most beautiful mine in the world. Essen is also known for its Bauhaus architecture and the more classically pleasing Villa Hügel on the coast of Lake Baldeney. The drive from the airport to Essen only takes about an hour and 15 minutes.
- Aachen. Equally famous for its high-quality universities and many spas, Aachen is rightfully considered one of the most enjoyable cities in this part of Germany. Located on the border with the Netherlands and Belgium, it is also only a short drive from the equally interesting cities of Maastricht and Liege which can be visited on the same trip (although make sure to ask the rental car supplier in advance if they permit you crossing the border). The drive from Cologne–Bonn Airport to Aachen takes only an hour.
Top international routes
- Palma de Mallorca
- Munich
- Antalya
- Istanbul
- London
- Vienna
- Milan
- Berlin
Main airlines
Eurowings, Ryanair, TUI fly Deutschland, Condor, Wizz Air, and Pegasus Airlines
Terminals
The two airport terminals, T1 and T2, are connected to each other by a walkway, and you can easily move between them.
Location
Cologne Bonn Airport is about 15 km (9 mi) southeast of central Cologne and about 22 km (14 mi) northeast of central Bonn. A59, A559, Östliche Zubringerstraße, and Opladener Strasse are the main roads connecting the airport to Cologne. A59, A565, Heinrich-Böll-Ring, and Thomastraße are the main roads connecting the airport to Bonn. Aachen, Liège, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Frankfurt, and Eindhoven can all be reached in two hours or less by car.
Most popular types of rental car
- Vans - from DKK 1,510 per day
- Small cars - from DKK 243 per day
- Medium cars - from DKK 307 per day
- Large cars - from DKK 320 per day
- SUVs - from DKK 315 per day
- Station wagons - from DKK 396 per day
- Premium cars - from DKK 625 per day
- Convertibles - from DKK 799 per day
Car rental desks
Most are in the arrivals areas. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find restaurants, cafeterias, bars, and a supermarket, as well as a variety of shops, including duty-free shops in both terminals for passengers leaving the EU. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, an airport medical center, a dental clinic, a pharmacy, a massage center, an observation deck, and a post office. There are also airport tours, including night tours, which are available on request. The airport is well-equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Total Tankstelle, at Nordallee 2, can be reached in about two minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Cologne Bonn Airport and on the way to both Cologne and Bonn.
Popular one-way rentals
- Frankfurt (180 km / 112 miles)
- Essen (75 km / 47 miles)
- Dortmund (98 km / 61 miles)
- Duisburg (77 km / 48 miles)
- Aachen (92 km / 57 miles)
- Mannheim (236 km / 147 miles)
- Antwerp (219 km / 136 miles)
- Münster (160 km / 99 miles)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Cologne Bonn Airport
- Dusseldorf Airportfrom DKK 229.13 per day53.9 km / 33.49 miles away
- Dortmund Airportfrom DKK 382.36 per day79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airportfrom DKK 386.61 per day102.4 km / 63.63 miles away
- Weeze/Niederrhein Airportfrom DKK 363.03 per day107.5 km / 66.8 miles away
- Frankfurt Westfrom DKK 309.74 per day130.7 km / 81.21 miles away
- Paderborn Lippstadt Airportfrom DKK 682.02 per day132.1 km / 82.08 miles away
- Frankfurt Airportfrom DKK 327.43 per day136.2 km / 84.63 miles away
- Frankfurt Central Stationfrom DKK 320.49 per day136.7 km / 84.94 miles away
- Münster Osnabrück Airportfrom DKK 268.61 per day146 km / 90.72 miles away
- Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airportfrom DKK 478.94 per day241.9 km / 150.31 miles away
- Hannover Airportfrom DKK 300.41 per day249.4 km / 154.97 miles away
- Bremen Airportfrom DKK 351.68 per day267.4 km / 166.15 miles away
- Stuttgart Airportfrom DKK 259.96 per day284.3 km / 176.66 miles away
- Nurnberg Airportfrom DKK 336.68 per day318.9 km / 198.16 miles away
- Hamburg Central Train Stationfrom DKK 523.87 per day356.8 km / 221.71 miles away
- Leipzig/Halle Airportfrom DKK 325.79 per day361.1 km / 224.38 miles away
- Hamburg Airportfrom DKK 171.29 per day363.3 km / 225.74 miles away
- Memmingen Airportfrom DKK 351.68 per day390.3 km / 242.52 miles away
- Friedrichshafen Airportfrom DKK 370.12 per day394.6 km / 245.19 miles away
- Munich Pasing-Obermenzingfrom DKK 459.53 per day434 km / 269.68 miles away
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When to book at Cologne Bonn Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Cologne Bonn Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cologne Bonn Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price DKK 295 | A good deal DKK 500 | Cheapest supplier WheeGo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
DKK 228
in January
DKK 291
in February
DKK 264
in March
DKK 234
in April
DKK 253
in May
DKK 261
in June
DKK 269
in July
DKK 227
in August
DKK 245
in September
DKK 196
in October
DKK 248
in November
DKK 311
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cologne Bonn Airport is October — when rental costs average DKK 195.92 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average DKK 311.31 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Cologne Bonn Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Cologne Bonn Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in June, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
0.8 times in January
0.7 times in February
1.1 times in March
1.1 times in April
1.1 times in May
1.3 times in June
Same as average in July
1.1 times in August
1.1 times in September
0.9 times in October
0.9 times in November
0.9 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Cologne Bonn Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 6 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
5 days in February
4 days in March
6 days in April
4 days in May
5 days in June
6 days in July
5 days in August
5 days in September
6 days in October
5 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Flex To Go, WheeGo, Starcar, Alamo, SIXT |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons |
🤑 Lowest price | DKK 243 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | WheeGo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Flex To Go | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Flex To Go | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
WheeGo | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
WheeGo | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Flex To Go | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
WheeGo | Volkswagen Taigo | 5 | 2 | SUV |
WheeGo | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Flex To Go | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Starcar | Volkswagen T-Cross | 4 | 2 | SUV |
WheeGo | Toyota Aygo | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Cologne Bonn Airport
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