Car Hire in Cologne (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Smart ForTwo
or comparable
£ 22.89
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£ 25.59
/ per day
City Centre
Compact
Skoda Kamiq
or comparable
£ 33.95
/ per day
City Centre
Economy Elite
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£ 43.30
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Opel Grandland
or comparable
£ 44.14
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size
Audi A4
or comparable
£ 68.23
/ per day
City Centre
Standard
Volkswagen Passat
or comparable
£ 28.24
/ per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series
or comparable
£ 35.05
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 08:48 on 2024-04-20.
Travel Information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+49
Average car hire price
£ 38 per day
Average car hire length
4 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 gasoline price
£ 1.49 per litre or £ 5.63 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.53 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.51 per litre or £ 5.73 / 1 gallon
Top 9 Destinations around Cologne (City Centre)
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41.7 km / 25.9 miles
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112.1 km / 69.7 miles
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149.9 km / 93.1 miles
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166.7 km / 103.6 miles
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297.3 km / 184.7 miles
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362 km / 224.9 miles
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370.2 km / 230 miles
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449.5 km / 279.3 miles
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474.4 km / 294.8 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cologne (Downtown) the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Cologne (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cologne (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Cologne (Downtown) is December — when the average price for a hire is £ 35.28 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £ 74.65 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order 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 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What’s the usual hire length for renters in Cologne (Downtown)?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 7 days, while in January, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Cologne (Downtown)
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Cologne (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Cologne (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Cologne (Downtown) in May in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches in Cologne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, WheeGo, Europcar, SIXT, Buchbinder |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £ 23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Buchbinder |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Fiat Ducato Cargo | 4 | 13 | Large cars |
| WheeGo | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Caddy | 4 | 5 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Audi A3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| WheeGo | Skoda Scala | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| WheeGo | Skoda Fabia | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Starcar | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| WheeGo | Opel Vivaro | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
WheeGo
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 37.67
Lowest daily price
£ 22.89
Total cars available
310
Top 8 Suppliers in Cologne (Downtown) in 2024
Enterprise
0221968500
Dusseldorfer, Str. 215
£ 25 - £ 149
Europcar
+492219810390
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Köln
£ 31 - £ 166
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:08:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-11:00
Buchbinder
+492219810390
Willy-Brandt-Platz 2, 50679 Koln
£ 23 - £ 40
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:08:00-12:00
Sun:09:00-11:00
SIXT
+498966060060
Heumarkt 20
£ 32 - £ 127
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Flizzr
+4922195423017
Widdersdorfer Str. 369
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:06:00-20:00
Sun:06:00-20:00
WheeGo
+4922178879966
Butzweilerstraße 35-39, 50829 Köln, Germany
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
Budget
+4969710445596
Mathias Brueggen Str 61, 50829 Köln, Germany
£ 40 - £ 64
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
0221937580
Luxemburger Str. 181
£ 42 - £ 68
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
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