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Cheap Car Hire in Cologne from £13

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 9/11 and drop-off date of 16/11. 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 2024

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 October 2024.

Most popular company

FLEXTOGO

Price of gas per litre

£1.39

Average price per day

£30

Cheapest price per day

£13

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cologne?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cologne and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

January

£30

February

£27

March

£31

April

£26

May

£29

June

£34

July

£34

August

£31

September

£29

October

£28

November

£29

December

£32

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cologne is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 October 2024.

At £18/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cologne in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in Cologne, there are, in total, 141 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare available car types for hire in Cologne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Cologne to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£25 - £85

All Car Types

£39 - £80

To hire a small car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £37/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cologne, Germany (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£85/day). In fact, April is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cologne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £52/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cologne, Germany (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£67/day). In fact, April is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a medium car is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cologne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £68/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Cologne, Germany (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£85/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cologne large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £43/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cologne, Germany (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£66/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cologne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £93/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Cologne, Germany (~£66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£131/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a van is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £100/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Cologne, Germany (~£60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£145/day). In fact, May is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a luxury car is 51% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of £56/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Cologne, Germany (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£95/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, hiring a convertible is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai Ioniq£18/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Citroen C3£19/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Peugeot 308 SW£25/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 308 SW

Top hire 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 October 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Cologne, such as keddy by Europcar, Budget and Alamo. 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

Thrifty

5 locations

Europcar

10 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
13 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Avis

6.0
Okay
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.7
Fair
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.4

Best Cologne car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cologne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cologne with an average daily rate of £23. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Cologne. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Hyundai Ioniq£18/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Kia Niro£18/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Niro
Vauxhall Astra£19/day
4
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra

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 October 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Cologne?

    There are a few essential requirements for car hire in Cologne. Firstly, a valid driving licence and sometimes an additional International Driving Permit is a must. If you are under the age of 21, you will not be permitted to hire a car, and if you are younger than 25, you will have to pay a young drivers surcharge, which will make your cheap car hire in Cologne slightly more expensive. There are many car models to choose from, including electric car hire and passenger van hire, but you will need to provide a major credit card to pay for insurance.

  • What are the rules for driving in Cologne?

    In Cologne, they drive on the right-hand side of the road. You must drive with your car registration or car hire insurance documents in the car. Unless you have a hands-free kit, you can't talk on your mobile, and it's illegal to drive with headphones on. If you're using car hire in Cologne, do not drink and drive. The blood alcohol content is 0.5mil of alcohol per litre of blood. Seat belts are compulsory, and kids under the age of 3 are prohibited from sitting in front. Consult the city's department of motor vehicles before you use car hire in Cologne, and make sure you are up to speed with the road rules.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Cologne?

    When deciding on your Cologne car hire, keep in mind what sort of trip you are planning on taking. If you are planning to visit the city, it might be a good idea to choose cheap car hire in Cologne from the mini or compact category, so you can easily navigate city roads. If you plan to explore outside Cologne on a longer road trip, hiring a large category car with more luggage space might be better. It's quite an experience driving on the autobahns, so if you feel like splashing out on your Cologne car hire, then choose a luxury car hire and feel the freedom of the open road in style.

  • What are the best places to park in Cologne?

    Car hire in Cologne is very popular, and as it's a major city, you might battle to find on-street parking. It's encouraged that you use one of the many Park and Ride facilities around town offering more than 20,000 parking spaces. Several major car parks are dotted around the city, so it's best to drop your car off and travel into town on a bus, train, or tram.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cologne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £30/day when booking a car hire in Cologne. The absolute best deal a user found was for £17/day from Flex To Go, booked on Oct. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Cologne?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Cologne from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo (£18/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£18/day), and National (£20/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cologne?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Budget (10.0 rating) and Alamo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cologne.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cologne?

    The average price of petrol in Cologne is £1.39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £62 and £90 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 top picks in Cologne. They can have you in a hire car for about £107 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Cologne for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 52%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Cologne.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Cologne.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Cologne for a month is £459. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Cologne for a weekend?

    £58 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Cologne, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Cologne, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £34/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Cologne?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Cologne is Economy (Volkswagen Polo) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Small car hires in Cologne

Find small car hire deals in Cologne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Cologne cost an average of £21 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Kia Picanto£13/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Fiat 500£15/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Fiat 500£15/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

Luxury car hires in Cologne

Find luxury car hire deals in Cologne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Cologne cost an average of £28 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Cologne by selecting one these great deals we've found. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£28/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£29/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

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 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cologne. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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