Cheapflights insights for Cologne car rentals
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Cologne, make your reservation 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,198/day – about 2,689% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Cologne?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Cologne?
At Cologne, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,198. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,651 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cologne, the best time to rent a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,198. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,651 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,262
February
฿1,359
March
฿1,392
April
฿1,521
May
฿1,457
June
฿1,392
July
฿1,651
August
฿1,489
September
฿1,230
October
฿1,230
November
฿1,198
December
฿1,489
What car do most people hire in Cologne?
Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cologne. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Opel Zafira Tourer 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 rental agencies in Cologne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cologne. Reviews were last updated on 25 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cologne?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Cologne.