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Cheap Car Hire in Cologne from $56
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 17/12 and drop-off date of 15/1. 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 21 October 2025.
There are 27 hire agencies servicing Cologne. These agencies, altogether, have 151 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cologne with prices from $56 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Cologne:
Economy
$56+
Compact
$56+
Intermediate
$64+
Full-size
$81+
Premium
$72+
Compact SUV
$57+
Supplier choice
$63+
Compact estate car
$64+
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:
Toyota Yaris$56/day
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Hyundai Accent$56/day
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Hyundai i20$63/day
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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 $67. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Toyota Yaris$56/day
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Hyundai Accent$56/day
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Ford Puma$57/day
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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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $57/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 29% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Cologne?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cologne is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (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 January, with an average daily rate of just $58. 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 January, with an average daily rate of just $58. 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
$58
February
$65
March
$66
April
$72
May
$69
June
$66
July
$78
August
$72
September
$63
October
$63
November
$58
December
$71
What car do most people hire in Cologne?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Cologne are the following: Premium cars (Audi A6 Avant or similar), Estate car cars (Audi A6 Avant or similar), and Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo 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 21 October 2025.
Budget
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
keddy by Europcar
11 locations
Thrifty
5 locations
Europcar
10 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
14 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.5
Dollar
5 locations
Hertz
6 reviews•6 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 21 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cologne?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Cologne for a month is certainly possible.
Car hires by fuel type in Cologne
Browse car hires by fuel type in Cologne. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Cologne. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cologne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($31+).
Electric
$31+
Hybrid
$43+
Petrol/Diesel
$50+