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How far in advance should I hire a car in Cologne?

Book your rental car in Cologne 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $63/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 47% off the average price.

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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.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cologne?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cologne is November, when you can expect to pay $63/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cologne is July ($87/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$66

February

$72

March

$73

April

$80

May

$77

June

$73

July

$87

August

$78

September

$65

October

$65

November

$63

December

$78

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.

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Top rental 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 24 August 2025.

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

Europcar

10 locations
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Thrifty

5 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Dollar

5 locations
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Hertz

5.7
Fair
6 reviews•6 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 hires in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 August 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cologne for a week from Avis?

    From Avis you can hire a car in Cologne from about $658 per week on average.

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

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

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