Car Hire in Cologne

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Fiat 500


Volkswagen Golf


Skoda Octavia


Volkswagen T-Roc


Toyota Aygo X


Volkswagen Polo


Opel Corsa


Kia Stonic


Hyundai i10


Volkswagen Polo


Opel Adam


Skoda Kamiq


Volkswagen Golf


Hyundai i30 STW


Opel Adam


Kia Ceed


SEAT Arona


Ford Focus


Fiat 500


Hyundai i30


Opel Adam


Volkswagen T-Cross


Hyundai i10


Skoda Fabia


Toyota Aygo


Dacia Sandero


Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Corolla


Ford Fiesta


Opel Corsa


Citroen C3 Aircross


Toyota Aygo X


Volkswagen Golf STW


Skoda Kamiq


Ford Fiesta


Nissan Qashqai


Peugeot 2008


Toyota Aygo


Volkswagen Golf


SEAT Ateca


Kia Stonic


Volkswagen Golf


Peugeot 408


Opel Corsa


Skoda Karoq


Ford Fiesta


Volkswagen Golf


Ford Focus


Hyundai i30


Cupra Born


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Cologne
- Car hire prices in Cologne
- Top 13 cities near Cologne
- Top 9 locations near Cologne
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cologne and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Cologne
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 17 suppliers in Cologne in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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 £24.97 per day
- From Cologne to Zurich - 48 offers from £53.86 per day
- From Cologne to Amsterdam - 48 offers from £48.67 per day
- From Cologne to Düsseldorf - 207 offers from £24.97 per day
- From Cologne to Geneva - 48 offers from £53.86 per day
Top 13 cities near Cologne
- Düsseldorfstarting at £17.00 per day33.8 km / 21 miles
- Hahn/Lautzenhausenstarting at £28.77 per day112.1 km / 69.66 miles
- Trierstarting at £26.36 per day133.2 km / 82.77 miles
- Frankfurtstarting at £23.37 per day152.4 km / 94.7 miles
- Baden-Badenstarting at £38.32 per day255 km / 158.45 miles
- Stuttgartstarting at £25.82 per day285.4 km / 177.34 miles
- Hamburgstarting at £25.68 per day355.3 km / 220.77 miles
- Leipzigstarting at £20.24 per day379.3 km / 235.69 miles
- Constancestarting at £24.05 per day396.1 km / 246.13 miles
- Memmingenstarting at £17.81 per day402.2 km / 249.92 miles
- Munichstarting at £19.17 per day453.1 km / 281.54 miles
- Berlinstarting at £19.48 per day472.1 km / 293.35 miles
- Dresdenstarting at £29.66 per day472.5 km / 293.6 miles
Top 9 locations near Cologne
- Düsseldorf Airportstarting at £17.00 per day41.7 km / 25.91 miles
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airportstarting at £28.77 per day112.1 km / 69.66 miles
- Frankfurt Airportstarting at £23.37 per day149.9 km / 93.14 miles
- Darmstadt Northstarting at £31.72 per day166.7 km / 103.58 miles
- Stuttgart Airportstarting at £25.82 per day297.3 km / 184.73 miles
- Hamburg Airportstarting at £25.68 per day362 km / 224.94 miles
- Leipzig/Halle Airportstarting at £55.52 per day370.2 km / 230.03 miles
- Munich Airportstarting at £27.00 per day449.5 km / 279.31 miles
- Dresden Airportstarting at £35.74 per day474.4 km / 294.78 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Cologne and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price £41 | A good deal £27 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
£34
in January
£40
in February
£43
in March
£41
in April
£43
in May
£32
in June
£35
in July
£32
in August
£36
in September
£40
in October
£33
in November
£40
in December
The best month to hire a car in Cologne is August (when the average price is £31.86 per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 27% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £43.40).
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 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 May, and the least popular is February.
Same as average in January
0.7 times in February
0.9 times in March
Same as average in April
1.3 times in May
1.3 times in June
Same as average in July
0.8 times in August
0.9 times in September
1.1 times in October
1.1 times in November
1.1 times in December
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 January, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 4 days.
7 days in January
4 days in February
5 days in March
5 days in April
5 days in May
5 days in June
6 days in July
6 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
5 days in November
5 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 19 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Flex To Go, WheeGo, Enterprise, Alamo, Starcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £26 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WheeGo | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| WheeGo | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Flex To Go | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Flex To Go | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | Medium car |
| WheeGo | Dacia Sandero | 5 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | Medium car |
| Flex To Go | Toyota Aygo X | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Opel Corsa | 4 | Small car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Cologne
Car Hire Statistics
Top 17 suppliers in Cologne in 2026

















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