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Cheap Car Hire in Cologne from R405

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 5/4 and drop-off date of 12/4. 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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Cologne car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cologne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2026.

Most popular company

FLEXTOGO

Price of petrol per litre

R40,01

Average price per day

R696

Cheapest price per day

R405
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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 29 March 2026.
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There are 27 hire agencies servicing Cologne. These agencies, altogether, have 152 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cologne with prices from R405 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Cologne:

Economy

Economy

R405+

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Compact

Compact

R530+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R733+

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People carrier

People carrier

R855+

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Mini

Mini

R498+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 815+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R530+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R653+

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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 R722. Data was last updated on 29 March 2026.
Hyundai i10R405/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 03/28/26
Hyundai AtosR498/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 03/28/26
Volkswagen T-CrossR530/day
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Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 03/28/26

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 R650/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 321% 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 R701 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R872. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R769

February

R821

March

R786

April

R804

May

R769

June

R735

July

R872

August

R786

September

R718

October

R752

November

R701

December

R855

What car do most people hire in Cologne?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cologne. Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cologne?

Sunnycars has 23 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 March 2026.

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

10 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 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cologne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R696/day when booking a car hire in Cologne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R332/day from Flex To Go, booked on Mar. 28.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cologne for a week from Flex To Go?

    Flex To Go is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cologne, offering car hire for around R4 873 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cologne for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Cologne can be found for R20 885. You can find car hire deals to be on average R696 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Cologne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cologne. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Cologne. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cologne. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R70+).

Electric

Electric

R70+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R104+

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