Car Hire in Cologne
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Cologne Poll
Economy
Skoda Fabia or comparable
£25.27 per day
Cologne Bonn Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
£28.03 per day
City Centre
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Volkswagen Caddy or comparable
£36.56 per day
Cologne Bonn Airport
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£37.40 per day
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Cologne Deutz
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or comparable
£42.84 per day
Cologne Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
£51.71 per day
Cologne Railway Station
Full-size
Citroen DS7 or comparable
£56.32 per day
Cologne Deutz
Compact Elite
Audi Q2 or comparable
£61.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:04 on 14/07/2025. 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
£42 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
£1.47 per litre or £5.58 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.43 per litre or £5.42 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.88 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 £25.11 per day
- From Cologne to Zurich - 48 offers from £54.16 per day
- From Cologne to Amsterdam - 48 offers from £48.94 per day
- From Cologne to Düsseldorf - 207 offers from £25.11 per day
- From Cologne to Geneva - 48 offers from £54.16 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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464.3 km / 288.5 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 £26.07 per day). This is 19% less than the yearly average and 33% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £39.03).
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 April, 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 August, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cologne by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 19 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Flex To Go, WheeGo, Starcar, Enterprise, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £25 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 |
| WheeGo | Toyota Aygo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Starcar | Volkswagen T-Cross | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
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
Volkswagen Polo
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
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£42.47
Lowest daily price
£25.27
Total cars available
2970
Top 15 suppliers in Cologne in 2025
Starcar
5 locations
£33 - £249
Hertz
3 locations
£46 - £70
Avis
4 locations
£50 - £170
Europcar
7 locations
£50 - £318
Thrifty
3 locations
£43 - £76
Flizzr
7 locations
£45 - £110
SIXT
8 locations
£50 - £295
Enterprise
11 locations
£37 - £273
National
3 locations
£44 - £258
Buchbinder
7 locations
£45 - £276
Budget
4 locations
£25 - £163
Alamo
3 locations
£39 - £258
Keddy
6 locations
£45 - £276
WheeGo
1 location
£28 - £210
Dollar
3 locations
£40 - £64
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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