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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.
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).
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).
On average a rental car in Cologne costs $41 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cologne found in the last 2 weeks is $23.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Flex To Go ($18/day), Alamo ($23/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($28/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Flex To Go Mietwagenzentrum, Terminal 1, Köln, Germany 51147 (8 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cologne. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Cologne is $6.80 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $82 and $109, depending on the car size.
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cologne.
Car rental companies onsite at Köln/Bonn airport include Flex To Go, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, keddy by Europcar and Avis.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Köln/Bonn airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, keddy by Europcar, and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Cologne costs $56 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Cologne costs $71 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Cologne costs $129 per day, on average.
In Cologne, cars are most frequently rented at Flex To Go Mietwagenzentrum, Terminal 1, Köln, Germany (8 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Cologne costs $287 per week ($41 per day).
On average a rental car in Cologne costs $1,228 per month ($41 per day).
Most car rental providers in Cologne offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cologne, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 25 car rental agencies in Cologne.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cologne so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Children are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a car with an active airbag until they are at least 12 years old or over 150 cm or 4.9 ft. Also, children must be secured in a suitable child restraint system when traveling in a car. When other safety restraints are all in use, the child may take a seat belt and ride in the backseat.
Renting a car gives you the convenience of exploring different routes from Cologne. If traveling to Cologne for a romantic trip, take the route through the landscape of the Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces. With a car from one of the cheap car rentals in Cologne, you can enjoy a historical trip to one of Germany's important historical sites; Linz am Rhein, less than an hour from Cologne via the A3.
5 locations in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Hauptbahnhof Koeln Reisezent 2
+49 69 710445596
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10.0 Wonderful
Billy, Sep 2022
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
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
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
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Full-size
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
Travis, Feb 2024
Compact
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Vincent, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anthony, Jul 2023
Compact
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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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Premium station wagon
One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Mietwagenzentrum, Terminal 1, Köln, Germany
+48 12 333 73 13
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6.0 Okay
Renning, Jun 2023
Economy
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
Anonymous, Nov 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2021
2.0 Poor
Maiwand, Mar 2022
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2021
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2021
1.9 Poor
Matthew, Aug 2021
9 locations in Cologne
from$60/dayLocations 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
Robert-Perthel-Str. 26
+49 89 66060060
Trankgasse 11 im Hbf
+49 89 66060060
Widdersdorfer Str. 369
+49 221 95423017
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Mini
4 locations in Cologne
from$38/dayLocations 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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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Luxury station wagon
11 locations in Cologne
from$40/dayLocations 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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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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10 locations in Cologne
from$35/dayLocations in Cologne
Bergisch Gladbacher Str. 696
+49 4922 1639900
Frankfurter Strasse 464
+49 2203 9803210
Kennedystr.
+49 4922 03955880
Koblenzer Str 1 9
+49 4922 19347870
Koelner Strasse 133
+49 2203 699 240
Linder Hoehe
+49 4922 19810390
Robert-perthel-str. 28
+49 4922 19584410
Trankgasse 11
+49 4922 11392748
Widdersdorfer Str. 213
+49 4922 13106350
Willy-brandt-platz 2
+49 4922 19810390
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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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from$22/dayLocations 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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One location in Cologne
Locations in Cologne
Oskar-Jäger-Straße 115
+49 221 9548410
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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
Robert-Perthel-Str. 26
+49 89 66060060
Widdersdorfer Str 369
+49 180 666 6666
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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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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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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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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
2, Longericher Str.
+49 221 9174130
Kennedystraße
+49 30 330831110
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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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Most popular agency | Wheego |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $41/day |
Good deal | $32/day |
Pick-up location | Cologne |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate station wagon, Mini, Premium, Premium station wagon, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 141 |
Airport locations | 21 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Flex To Go |