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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$34.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$39.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$49.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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SEAT Arona
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$48.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$46.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Volkswagen Gol
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
4
$47.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Manual
5
A/C
4
$48.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$48.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
4
$50.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Deutz-Muhlheimer Str. 22-24, Dorint Hotel
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Downtown
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$50.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Hyundai i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
$51.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Skoda Kamiq
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$52.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$52.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$53.04
per day
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8.3
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Opel Astra STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
4
$53.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$53.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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VW Golf
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$53.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Skoda Kamiq
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Hyundai i30
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Volkswagen Golf STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$53.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Citroen C5
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
$54.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$55.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Hyundai i30
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$55.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Skoda Karoq
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Skoda Octavia STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$56.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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VW Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$58.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
Cologne Old Town/Maritim Hotel
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Opel Mokka
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$58.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Volkswagen Golf STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$58.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Volkswagen Gol
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
4
$58.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2 Corner Constantinstr
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2 Corner Constantinstr.
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Cupra Leon
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Volkswagen Passat STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Ford Kuga
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$59.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Downtown
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
$59.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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SEAT Ateca
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$60.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Peugeot 408
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$60.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Volvo S60
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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Downtown
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$61.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$61.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Electric
Opel Frontera
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
$61.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
Cologne Old Town/Maritim Hotel
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Heumarkt 20
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Electric
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$61.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$62.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Audi A3 Sportback
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$62.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2 Corner Constantinstr
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2 Corner Constantinstr.
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VW Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$62.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Downtown
Heumarkt 20
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Skoda Karoq
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$62.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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Downtown
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
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VW T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$64.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Heumarkt 20
Cologne Old Town/Maritim Hotel
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Heumarkt 20
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Cologne (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cologne (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Cologne (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+49
Average car rental price
$67 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.95 per liter or $7.38 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.00 per liter or $7.57 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Cologne (Downtown)
- Cologne Deutzfrom $45.12 per day0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- Cologne Train Stationfrom $48.04 per day2 km / 1.24 miles away
- Cologne Pollfrom $62.33 per day2.1 km / 1.3 miles away
- Koln Hilton Hotel am Domfrom $55.71 per day2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
- Cologne Southfrom $43.53 per day3.5 km / 2.17 miles away
- Cologne Sulz4.7 km / 2.92 miles away
- Cologne Ehrenfeldfrom $44.96 per day5 km / 3.11 miles away
- Cologne Zollstockfrom $46.18 per day5.1 km / 3.17 miles away
- Cologne GE Gremberghovenfrom $58.21 per day5.9 km / 3.67 miles away
- Cologne Bilderstockchenfrom $45.21 per day6.6 km / 4.1 miles away
- Cologne Lindenthalfrom $45.21 per day7.2 km / 4.47 miles away
- Koln Porz/Gremberghovenfrom $54.10 per day7.8 km / 4.85 miles away
- Cologne Bickendorffrom $65.62 per day8.4 km / 5.22 miles away
- Leverkusen (Downtown)from $51.12 per day11 km / 6.84 miles away
- Cologne Bonn Airportfrom $25.03 per day13.8 km / 8.57 miles away
- Langenfeld Wiescheidfrom $58.72 per day21.5 km / 13.36 miles away
- Bonn North/Auerbergfrom $52.46 per day21.8 km / 13.55 miles away
- Bonn (Downtown)from $39.00 per day23.4 km / 14.54 miles away
- Bonn Railway Station24.4 km / 15.16 miles away
- Bonn Beuel-Mittefrom $53.13 per day24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
Heumarkt 20
B
Europcar
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
C
Buchbinder
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
D
Enterprise
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
E
Budget
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
When to book in Cologne (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Cologne (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Cologne (Downtown) 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 monthJune | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $38 | A good deal $61 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Cologne (Downtown)
$121
$61
$0
$81
in January
Jan
$60
in February
Feb
$110
in March
Mar
$79
in April
Apr
$66
in May
May
$32
in June
Jun
$54
in July
Jul
$43
in August
Aug
$47
in September
Sep
$84
in October
Oct
$62
in November
Nov
$60
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cologne (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $31.87 per day. This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $110.41 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 in Cologne (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Cologne (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Cologne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
1.2 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
2.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cologne (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 18 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Cologne (Downtown)
20
10
0
5 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
18 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Enterprise, SIXT, Buchbinder, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, SUVs, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $51 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Hyundai i10 | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | BMW 1 Series | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | BMW X1 | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Hyundai i30 | 5 | Medium car |
| Buchbinder | Skoda Kamiq | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Renault 5 | 5 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Flizzr (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$67
Lowest daily price
$51
Total cars available
218
Top 7 suppliers in Cologne (Downtown) in 2026
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.2
$56–$90
per day
Heumarkt 20
+498966060060
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
06:00-18:00
Europcar
8.4
Very Good
9 reviews
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$51–$220
per day
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
+492219810390
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Buchbinder
8.4
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$51–$220
per day
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2
+4922196390710
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Enterprise
8.2
Very Good
7 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
$55–$184
per day
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
0221968500
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Budget
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$62–$100
per day
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
+4969710445596
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Starcar
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$62–$100
per day
Bergisch-Gladbacher-Str. 1051-1053
0221 / 56798400
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-18:30
Tue
07:30-18:30
Wed
07:30-18:30
Thu
07:30-18:30
Fri
07:30-18:30
Sat
09:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-10:00
Flizzr
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$60–$80
per day
Heumarkt 20
+498966060060
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-18:00
Tue
06:00-18:00
Wed
06:00-18:00
Thu
06:00-18:00
Fri
06:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
06:00-18:00
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