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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 R641/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 383% 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 R641 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R883. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R676

February

R728

March

R745

April

R814

May

R779

June

R745

July

R883

August

R814

September

R693

October

R658

November

R641

December

R797

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 29 September 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 29 September 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cologne for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cologne, offering car hire for around R3 231 per week on average.

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

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

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