Car Rental at Cologne Bonn Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
$37.70 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$47.01 per day
Compact
Opel Astra or similar
$98.59 per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or similar
$127.40 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or similar
$131.99 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or similar
$134.70 per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series or similar
$159.39 per day
Premium
Audi A6 or similar
$219.43 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:05 AM on 7/14/25. 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
Country code
+49
Average car rental price
$120 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h or 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.99 per liter or $7.54 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.93 per liter or $7.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.10 per liter or $7.93 per gallon
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
- Convertibles - from $124 per day
- Station wagons - from $61 per day
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $48 per day
- Vans - from $235 per day
- Premium cars - from $97 per day
- Small cars - from $38 per day
- SUVs - from $49 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)
Fact checked by
Sabrina Brett and Katrin Walzl
Fact checked and updated by Sabrina Brett and Katrin Walzl, the outdoor travel writers behind MoonHoneyTravel.com. Their goal is to make hiking in Europe more accessible by being a trustworthy resource for hut-to-hut hiking, coastal trekking, and day hiking.
Airport info
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- IATA: CGN
- ICAO: EDDK
- Name: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- Distance from city: 9.3 miles / 15 km
Top 20 locations near Cologne Bonn Airport
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Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Cologne Bonn Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cologne Bonn Airport is October — when rental costs average $30.45 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $48.39 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.
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.
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.
Average number of rental days at Cologne Bonn Airport
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.
Monthly searches at Cologne Bonn Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Flex To Go, WheeGo, Starcar, Alamo, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | $38 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 cars |
| Flex To Go | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Taigo | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| WheeGo | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Starcar | Volkswagen T-Cross | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| WheeGo | Toyota Aygo | 5 | 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.
SS
India
Volkswagen T-Roc
2/7/24
we went on a road trip from germany to prague and back, it was amzing to drive on the autobahn.
AY
Turkey
Kia Ceed
8/4/23
nature spots and cultural visits.
HA
Sweden
Opel Corsa
8/12/22
I recommend that you rent a car from here, the price is right, fast performance and everything is good
DI
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
7/23/19
Cologne well laid out roads and easy to navigate as is Germany as a whole.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Starcar
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
WheeGo
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
15
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$119.53
Lowest daily price
$37.70
Total cars available
456
Top 11 suppliers at Cologne Bonn Airport in 2025
Starcar
+49022036993910
Kennedystrasse/Mietwagenzentrum, 51147 Koeln
$45 - $335
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 00:00
Tue:
07:00 - 00:00
Wed:
07:00 - 00:00
Thu:
07:00 - 00:00
Fri:
07:00 - 00:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 00:00
Avis
+4902203402343
Flughafen Koeln Bonn,
Cologne, 51147, Germany
$126 - $229
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
14:30 - 22:30
Flizzr
+498966060060
Kennedystr./Mietwagenzentrum
$99 - $148
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:30
Wed:
07:00 - 23:30
Thu:
07:00 - 23:30
Fri:
07:00 - 23:30
Sat:
07:00 - 23:30
Sun:
07:00 - 23:30
+492203955880
Mietwagenzentrum Ankunftsebene 0 Terminal 2
$99 - $148
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
09:00 - 15:00
National
+4902203369800
Kennedystrasse Mietwagenzentr, Terminal 1, 51147 Köln
$122 - $347
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Budget
+4902203402343
Flughafen Koeln Bonn,
Cologne, 51147, Germany
$121 - $219
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
14:30 - 22:30
Enterprise
+4902203369800
Koeln Airport, Kennedystraße, 51147 Köln
$118 - $367
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Buchbinder
+492203104270
Terminal 1 Mietwagenzentrum
$118 - $367
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
09:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 18:00
+498966060060
Kennedystr./Mietwagenzentrum
$109 - $397
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:30
Wed:
07:00 - 23:30
Thu:
07:00 - 23:30
Fri:
07:00 - 23:30
Sat:
07:00 - 23:30
Sun:
07:00 - 23:30
Alamo
+4902203369800
Koeln Airport, Kennedystraße, 51147 Köln
$122 - $347
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 22:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
WheeGo
+4920357077777
Cologne Airport, Car Rental Center, Terminal 1
$38 - $283
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
09:00 - 22:00
Sun:
09:00 - 22:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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