Cologne

Cheap Car Hire in Cologne from $50

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 21/8 and drop-off date of 26/8. 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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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 15 August 2025.

There are 26 hire agencies servicing Cologne. These agencies, altogether, have 150 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cologne with prices from $50 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Cologne:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Premium

Premium

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare car hire deals in Cologne by type

Here are the best Cologne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cologne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cologne large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cologne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cologne van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mercedes-Benz A-Class$52/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Hyundai i20$57/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai Elantra Touring$69/day
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Hyundai Elantra Touring

Best car hire deals found in Cologne

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 $73. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Volkswagen Jetta$50/day
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Volkswagen Jetta
Hyundai i20$52/day
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Hyundai i20
MG ZS$52/day
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MG ZS

Cheapflights insights for Cologne car hires

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?

Book your car hire in Cologne 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $57/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 31% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cologne?

In Cologne, the most affordable car hire company right now is Flex To Go, offering prices from just $35.95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at $36.29/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cologne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Cologne?

At Cologne, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $78 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cologne, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $78 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$60

February

$64

March

$66

April

$72

May

$69

June

$64

July

$78

August

$67

September

$58

October

$58

November

$57

December

$71

What car do most people hire in Cologne?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cologne are the following: Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen ID.3 or similar), and SUV cars (Seat Arona 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 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 15 August 2025.

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

Europcar

10 locations

Thrifty

5 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
14 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Dollar

5 locations

Hertz

5.7
Fair
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cologne for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Cologne for about $572 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Cologne for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Cologne is $0. Hiring a Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cologne. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cologne for as low as $69/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Cologne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cologne. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cologne. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cologne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($37+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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