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Cologne car hires in 2026

Most popular company

FLEXTOGO

Price of petrol per litre

R43,51

Average price per day

R671

Cheapest price per day

R663
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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 15 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R668/day on average when booked 15 days ahead, which saves you 1 284% 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). Thrifty (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.0
National
National
7.3

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 R684 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R880. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R733

February

R782

March

R749

April

R815

May

R815

June

R815

July

R880

August

R864

September

R749

October

R733

November

R684

December

R815

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 SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cologne?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Cologne at 10.

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Top rental agencies in Cologne

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

Thrifty

5 locations
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Europcar

8,0
Very Good
1 review•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

10,0

National

7,3
Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Wheego

1 location
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Avis

2,0
Poor
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

2,0

Star Car

2,0
Poor
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

INTERLINE

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cologne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R671/day when booking a car hire in Cologne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R663/day from Flex To Go, booked on Sep. 19.

  • 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 697 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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