Cologne

Cheap Car Hire in Cologne

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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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R643/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 422% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Cologne?

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

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 R661 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R839. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R696

February

R750

March

R768

April

R839

May

R804

June

R750

July

R839

August

R750

September

R679

October

R679

November

R661

December

R821

What car do most people hire in Cologne?

Premium cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cologne. Estate car cars (Skoda Fabia Combi or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Skoda Fabia Combi or similar).

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.

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 18 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Cologne, including keddy by Europcar, Budget and Alamo in Cologne. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

keddy by Europcar

11 locations

Budget

10,0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

10 locations

Thrifty

6 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
14 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Dollar

6 locations

Hertz

5,7
Fair
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

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 18 July 2025.
  • 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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