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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 6 October 2024.

January

฿1,296

February

฿1,196

March

฿1,362

April

฿1,129

May

฿1,262

June

฿1,495

July

฿1,495

August

฿1,362

September

฿1,262

October

฿1,229

November

฿1,262

December

฿1,395

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Cologne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 6 October 2024.

Small cars

฿874 - ฿3,526

All Car Types

฿874 - ฿5,188

To hire a small car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of ฿967/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cologne, Germany (~฿874/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿3,526/day). In fact, December is about 10% 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 51% 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.

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 6 October 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cologne, including keddy by Europcar, Budget and Alamo in Cologne. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

keddy by Europcar

11 locations
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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

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 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

10 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
13 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Avis

6.0
Okay
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.7
Fair
6 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2024.

  • 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 ฿60.49/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,722 and ฿3,932 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 rented out for an entire month in Cologne.

  • What car do most people hire in Cologne?

    Volkswagen Multivan, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Cologne according to Cheapflights users.

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