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Cheap Car Hire in Cologne from R2 087

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cologne with a pick-up date of 10/2 and drop-off date of 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Cologne

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cologne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 November 2025.
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There are 27 hire agencies servicing Cologne. These agencies, altogether, have 151 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cologne with prices from R2 087 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Cologne:

Economy

Economy

R3 328+

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Compact

Compact

R2 087+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R2 158+

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Standard

Standard

R3 876+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R5 254+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R2 434+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R2 754+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R3 401+

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Compare car hire deals in Cologne by type

Here are the best Cologne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

BMW 1 SeriesR2 087/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Found 11/11/25
Volkswagen GolfR2 958/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 11/11/25
Volkswagen Polo VivoR3 328/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 11/11/25

Best car hire deals found in Cologne

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Cologne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cologne with an average daily rate of R3 446. Data was last updated on 12 November 2025.
BMW 1 SeriesR2 087/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Found 11/11/25
Volkswagen PoloR2 158/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 11/11/25
Renault DusterR2 434/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Duster
Found 11/11/25

Cheapflights insights for Cologne car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cologne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cologne?

Book your car hire in Cologne 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R634/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 346% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Cologne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cologne is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cologne?

Planning to hire a car in Cologne? November is the cheapest month, costing about R652 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R875. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R669

February

R720

March

R737

April

R806

May

R772

June

R737

July

R875

August

R806

September

R703

October

R755

November

R652

December

R789

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cologne?

Sunnycars has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. FLIZZR has the second-highest number of locations in Cologne at 13.

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Top rental agencies in Cologne

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cologne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cologne. Reviews were last updated on 12 November 2025.

Budget

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

keddy by Europcar

11 locations
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Thrifty

5 locations
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Europcar

10 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Dollar

5 locations
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Hertz

5,7
Fair
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

5,7

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 November 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cologne?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Cologne for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Cologne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cologne. Deals were last updated on 12 November 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cologne. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

R150+

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