Cologne car hires from ₹ 2,125
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Cologne car hire information
| Pick-up location | Cologne |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Luxury, Premium estate car, Standard, Standard estate car, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 140 |
| Airport locations | 22 |
| Popular agencies | National, Alamo, Flex To Go |
Cheap car rentals in Cologne
| Economy | ₹ 2,542/day |
| Compact | ₹ 3,085/day |
| Intermediate | ₹ 3,357/day |
| Standard | ₹ 2,862/day |
| Luxury | ₹ 4,959/day |
| Supplier choice | ₹ 2,125/day |
| Compact SUV | ₹ 2,973/day |
| Compact estate car | ₹ 3,031/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₹ 3,203/day |
| Intermediate estate car | ₹ 3,672/day |
| Standard estate car | ₹ 3,770/day |
| Premium estate car | ₹ 5,336/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Cologne
- With so many sights to see along the Rhine, car hire in Cologne is almost essential if you want to take in as many as possible, without having to rely on fixed public transport schedules and routes. A short drive from the centre to the north of the city is Cologne Botanical Garden, with its glass palace and tropical greenhouse. There are also too many museums to count, including the Fragrance Museum, which is the oldest of its kind still existent in the world.
- Cologne has its own international airport, Cologne Bonn Airport. As a large European travel hub, it has convenient access to car hire facilities. Companies like Avis, Enterprise, Budget and Hertz can all be found in Terminal 2, in the public area outside D Arrivals. Once all your Cologne car hire necessities have been seen to, you’ll merely have to cross the road outside the terminal exit, Kennedystrasse, and the hire car parking area will be on your right. If you’re travelling from the airport directly to the centre of the city, it will take you about 15min to make the 17 km (10.5 miles) drive.
- Cologne strives to be a very green city, and certain areas in the city require you to have a green environmental sticker on your windshield. This is known as the Cologne Low Emission Zone, and it is very clearly marked out. The required stickers should be supplied with any hire car you choose that has an Emission Group 4 rating, so make sure of it when you collect your car, otherwise you could find yourself unwittingly facing a fine. Alternatively, you can park your car outside the Low Emission Zone in one of the many city car parks and take one of the frequent buses into the zone.
- Rush hours in Cologne can be every bit as congested as in any other major European city. The congestion starts to build up from about 07:30, with peak hour from 08:00 to 09:00. Expect the traffic in the afternoon to start building from around 16:00 and become densest at around 17:00. The busiest streets are the most central ones, like Hohestrasse and Schildergasse, which are both vibrant commercial and shopping districts. Plot your route to avoid travelling along these roads during rush hour.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Cologne for ₹ 6,536 or less
- Book your rental car in Cologne at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Luxury rental cars in Cologne are around -55% cheaper than other car types, on average
Cologne car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Cologne
What type of car is recommended for driving in Cologne?
Given the significant emphasis on green driving in this city, try to get as eco-friendly a vehicle as you can when you book car hire in Cologne. Look for the latest, most fuel-efficient models with small engine capacity and a low carbon emissions rating when browsing through the options. A small city car is all you’ll really need in the city, unless there are a few of you together, in which case a compact saloon will do nicely. Just remember to make sure that it has its green sticker when you collect it at the airport.
What’s the speed limit in Cologne?
In the centre of the city and other built-up areas of Cologne, the speed limit is 50km/h (30mph). Once you get further out you can go up to 100km/h, which is just over 62mph. When you’re clear of any towns and are travelling on the large motorways you can push it to 130km/h (80mph).
Where are the best places to park in Cologne?
There are plenty of car parks and parking areas in Cologne city centre, with free Park and Ride parking areas towards the outskirts. For the latter, head to P+R Stammheim or P+R Welden West. The car parks in the inner areas include Parkhaus Am Dom and Parkhaus Gross Sankt Martin. The average cost is between €1.50 and €2.50 per hour (approx. £1.30 to £2.20).
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cologne?
On average a rental car in Cologne costs ₹ 11,832 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cologne?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Flex To Go (₹ 2,125/day), National (₹ 2,542/day) and Alamo (₹ 3,085/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Flex To Go Mietwagenzentrum, Terminal 1, Köln, Germany 51147 (14 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Cologne?
The average price of fuel in Cologne is ₹ 634 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 7,611 and ₹ 10,148, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Cologne?
Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cologne.
Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Köln/Bonn airport (CGN)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Köln/Bonn airport to off-airport locations is Sixt.
How can I find car hires near me in Cologne?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Cologne?
A Luxury car hire in Cologne costs ₹ 9,665 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Cologne?
An Intermediate car hire in Cologne costs ₹ 2,398 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Cologne?
A Compact car rental in Cologne costs ₹ 3,895 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Cologne?
In Cologne, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt Marzellenstr. 13-17 (1 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Cologne?
On average a car hire in Cologne costs ₹ 82,826 per week (₹ 11,832 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Cologne?
On average a car hire in Cologne costs ₹ 354,970 per month (₹ 11,832 per day).
Cologne car rental reviews and directory
Budget
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
5 locations in Cologne
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2016
Pros:
Service at the counter was great, Sheila was excellent, thank you very much!Cons:
None reallyAvis
10.0
Wonderful
7 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
4 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Buero Im Hbf Reisezentrum 2
+49 221 9130063
Flughafen Koeln Bonn
+49 2203 402343
Mathias Brueggen Str 61
+49 221 27234730
Max Glomsda Strasse 4
+49 221 29204513
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8.0 Very Good
Aug 2017
Pros:
Great guys at stationCons:
Your staff needs to know if the car they are renting me has a CD player or not. Several times I've been told the car has on e, and it does not. Basically, creates a hassle and wasted time sink to switch out for another rental car that has one. Thx9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2016
Pros:
The woman at the counter in the train station was kind and helpful.Cons:
It was not clear where at the Cologne train station we were to drop off the car. We were lucky to find the drop off point so quickly. It would have been helpful to have an address that we could have plugged into our Navi as well as a written description of the drop-off procedure. There is no AVIS personnel at the drop-off point5.2 Fair
Jun 2016
Pros:
No thingCons:
We change our reservation to frankfurt and it was so bad location for drop off the car. It was in central station in crowded area and parking was so far from their office. the park man couldn't speak English!!Alamo
8.5
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Breslauer Pl 2
+49 6196 769860
Deutz-mulheimer Str. 22-24
+49 221 2771590
Enterprise Rent A Car
+49 2203 369800
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
5.6 Fair
May 2019
Pros:
Drop off super easyCons:
The insurance is way too high and cost more than the car rental itself! Also the car selection is always a mess because there is no standard rule for the car group or at least the front desk won’t really give options just go directly with his pickup option.4.4 Mediocre
Mar 2019
Cons:
Very slow at the pick up and given the wrong size car. Still waiting on the deposit to be paid back.9.2 Wonderful
Jan 2018
Pros:
Very friendly staff (Kevin Zeitler) at pick-up - Coffee supplied for four and everything explained. Again at drop-off same staff very helpful..Cons:
The only disappointment was that quoted rental charge furnished on line did not include any damage cover to car (I would have been liable for up to €26,000). I accept that here is always a basic excess of €1.000/€2,000. Therefore I consider that your quoted rates are misleading.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.2
Good
29 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.9
10 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Bayrische Allee 1
+49 1512 8569459
Breslauer Pl 2
+49 221 1399490
Clevischer Ring 45
+49 221 968500
Deutz-muhlheimer Str. 22-24
+49 221 2771590
Dãsseldorfer Strasse 215
+49 221 968500
Frankfurter Str 665 675
+49 2203 370713
Josef-lammerting-allee 1
+49 221 546030
Kennedystrasse Mietwagenzentr
+49 2203 369800
Longericher Str. 205
+49 221 1706070
Zollstockguertel 7-15
+49 221 348070
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
Pros:
Everything was perfect.Cons:
nothing8.4 Very Good
Jul 2019
Pros:
The staff were nice and helpful, pickup and drop-off went smoothlyCons:
The fuel policy was same-to-same, which is much less convenient than full-to-full8.4 Very Good
May 2019
Pros:
Staff were helpful and turnaround time was quick, we were glad it was open on Sunday!!10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
Cons:
I had a situation that i'm not happy about. The wind screen had a small crack on the driver side and the crack got bigger every day. I had to pay 400€ for the damage and is not right. How many people look at the wind screen when they rent a vehicle. Can you come back to me with a solution? Thank youFlex To Go
6.0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Mietwagenzentrum, Terminal 1, Köln, Germany
+48 12 333 73 13
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2023
Hertz
5.7
Fair
18 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
5.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
5.4
5 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Andre-citroen-strasse 24
+49 2203 977350
Koeln-bonn Airport
+49 2203 61085
Pauline-christmann-strasse 5
+49 221 8300 8817
Robert Perthel Strasse 14-16
+49 221 9498960
Trankgasse 11
+49 221 9498960
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Price2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
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ShameCons:
Ladri!6.4 Okay
Dec 2017
Pros:
At the beginning the lady was not aware of the booking. Then she found the booking. Bu she told me that there is no insurance for rental period. And after a little argument I had to add an insurance for full coverage. The rent was around 180Euro but the insurance for 4 days was around 370 Euro. Which makes totally 550 Euro. Also some more for the guarantee and totally I made 800 euros.... I hated this....Cons:
The whole pricing... Awareness...10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
long walk from where the car was rented to where it was parked in the garage, exp when 2 of us pulling 3 suitcasesCons:
somewhat difficult locating exactly where the rental was at the Cologne/Bonn airport when we dropped off my German relatives.Sixt
4.6
Mediocre
5 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
4.8
8 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Am Coloneum 1
+49 89 6606 0060
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 22-24
+49 89 66060060
Ettore-Bugatti-Str. 2
+49 89 66060060
Heumarkt 20
+49 89 66060060
Industriestr. 167
+49 89 6606 0060
Marzellenstr. 13-17
+49 89 66060060
Trankgasse 11 im Hbf
+49 89 66060060
Widdersdorfer Str. 369
+49 221 95423017
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
Pros:
Very friendly. Car was great. Process was extremely easy.6.0 Okay
Aug 2023
Dollar
9.2
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
5 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Andre-citroen-strasse 24
+49 2203 977350
Breslauer Pl.2,htl, Koeln
+49 221 1397 0941
Cologne-bonn Airport
+49 2203 61085
Pauline-christmann-strasse 5
+49 221 8300 8817
Robert Perthel Strasse 14-16
+49 221 9498960
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National
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Breslauer Pl 2
+49 6196 769860
Deutz-mulheimer Str. 22-24
+49 221 2771590
Enterprise Rent A Car
+49 2203 369800
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Thrifty
7.5
Good
1 review5 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Andre-citroen-strasse 24
+49 2203 977350
Breslauer Pl.2,htl, Koeln
+49 221 1397 0941
Cologne-bonn Airport
+49 2203 61085
Pauline-christmann-strasse 5
+49 221 8300 8817
Robert Perthel Strasse 14-16
+49 221 9498960
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2016
Cons:
Customer servicekeddy by Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
11 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Bergisch Gladbacher Strasse 696- Corner Schwabstr.
+49 221 639 900
Christophstrasse 26-28- *No Truck Return Possible*
+49 221 912 6010
Frankfurter Str. 464
+49 2203 9803210
Koblenzer Strasse 1-9
+49 221 934 7870
Koelner Strasse 133
+49 2203 699 240
Koln Central Railway Station
+49 221 1392748
Mietwagenzentrum Car Rental Center
49 02203 955880
Robert-Perthel-Strasse 28
+49 221 958 4410
TRANKGASSE 11 DB Travelcenter
+49 4922 11392748
Widdersdorfer Strasse 213
+49 221 310 6350
Willy Brandt Platz 2 Corner Constantinstr
+49 221 981 0390
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Global Rent A Car
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
8 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Frankfurter Str 200
+49 221 9639 0710
Frankfurter Str. 464
+49 2203 9803210
Koblenzer Strasse 1-9
+49 4922 19347870
Oskar Jager Str 115
+49 221 954 8410
Trankgasse 11
+49 221 1392748
Widdersdorfer Strasse 213
+49 221 310 6350
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10 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Bergisch Gladbacher Strasse 696
+49 4922 1639900
Frankfurter Strasse 464
+49 2203 9803210
Koblenzer Strasse 1-9
+49 4922 19347870
Koelner Strasse 133
+49 2203 699 240
Linder Hoehe
+49 221 9810390
Mietwagenzentrum
+49 4922 03955880
Robert-perthel-strasse 28
+49 4922 19584410
Trankgasse 11
+49 4922 11392748
Widdersdorfer Strasse 213
+49 4922 13106350
Willy-brandt-platz 2
+49 4922 19810390
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5 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Frankfurter Str. 200
+49 221 9639 0710
Mietwagenzentrum
+49 40 520 187 222
Oskar-Jäger-Straße 115
+49 221 954 8410
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One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Butzweilerstraße 35-39, 50829 Köln, Germany
+49 221 78879966
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One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Mietwagenzentrum, Terminal 1, Köln, Germany
+48 12 333 73 13
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No reviews available
One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Oskar-Jäger-Straße 115
+49 221 9548410
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21 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
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12 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Cologne Central Railstation
+49 180 666 6666
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 22-24
+49 89 6606 0060
Genovevastr. 11-15
+49 89 6606 0060
Johannisstraße 11
+49 180 6 666666
MIETWAGENZENTRUM Ankunftsebene 0 Terminal 2
+49 180 666 6666
Widdersdorfer Str 369
+49 180 666 6666
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
Pros:
I rarely rent from Sixt since they came up expensive usually, but I had this great offer and it was not listed as Sixt but rather FLIZZR. The car war new and clean, No issues with picking up the car, very helpful customer service as I had experienced in former encounters with Sixt. Also the customer service representative hinted clearly on all and any pre-conditions (scratches, small dents), which I would have never been able to detect, since the rental place at the Cologne airport is rather a dark parking garage. I was even able to get an automatic for a small additional charge ($5 a day).Cons:
The car, an Opel (Vauxhaul or General Motors), was supposed to be an automatic, but felt like a hybrid manual and had a very strange way to shift. Didn't shift smoothly, but I was stagnantly shifting, at least I did not have to shift manually.8 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Frankfurter Str. 464
+49 2203 9803210
Koblenzer Strasse 1-9
+49 203 860510
Mietwagenzentrum
+49 2203 955880
Robert-perthel-strasse 28
+49 203 860510
Terminal 1 Mietwagenzentrum
+49 2203 10 427
Trankgasse 11
+49 221 1392748
Widdersdorfer Strasse 213
+49 203 860510
Willy-brandt-platz 2
+49 203 860510
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4 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Bergisch-Gladbacher-Str. 1051-1053, Köln
+49 221 989 4370
Kalk-Mülheimer Str. 177, Köln
+49 221 989 4370
Luxemburger Str. 181, Köln
+49 221 937 580
Oskar-Jäger Straße 155, Köln
+49 221 540 2210
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2 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
MIETWAGENZENTRUM Ankunftsebene 0 Terminal 2
+49 421 3385 3380
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2 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
127, Kaiserstraße
+49 2203 3697810
2, Longericher Str.
+49 221 9174130
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2 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Mietwagenzentrum
+86 10 6064 1387
TRANKGASSE 11 DB Reisezentrum !RETURN: KOSTGASSE!
+49 221 1392748
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One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Terminal 1 Mietwagenzentrum, Köln
+49 2203 104 270
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Luxury |
Average price | ₹ 11,832/day |
Good deal | ₹ 6,536/day |