Cologne

Cheap Car Rentals in Cologne from AED 147

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 15/12 and drop-off date of 9/1. 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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Cologne car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cologne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Most popular company

STARCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 7.13

Average price per day

AED 242

Cheapest price per day

AED 147

Popular car types in Cologne

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cologne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 November 2025.

There are currently 151 hire locations operating in Cologne spread across 27 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Cologne is small car at AED 147 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 182+

Compact

Compact

AED 147+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 199+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 407+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 354+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 183+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 195+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 197+

Compare car rental 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda3AED 147/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Hyundai i10AED 182/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Best car rental deals found in Cologne

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cologne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cologne with an average daily rate of AED 262. Data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
Mazda Mazda3AED 147/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Hyundai i10AED 182/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota C-HRAED 197/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota C-HR

Cheapflights insights for Cologne car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Cologne, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 136/day – about 209% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cologne?

Wheego is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cologne with deals as low as AED 94.71/day found in the past two weeks. Flex To Go is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 125.22/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cologne?

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

At Cologne, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just AED 140. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cologne, the best time to rent a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just AED 140. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 187 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 143

February

AED 154

March

AED 158

April

AED 173

May

AED 165

June

AED 158

July

AED 187

August

AED 173

September

AED 151

October

AED 158

November

AED 140

December

AED 169

What car do most people hire in Cologne?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cologne are the following: Compact cars (Volkswagen Taigo or similar), Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz CLA or similar), and SUV cars (Volkswagen Taigo 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 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 7 November 2025.

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

keddy by Europcar

11 locations

Thrifty

5 locations

Europcar

10 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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cologne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 242/day when booking a car hire in Cologne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 225/day from Flex To Go, booked on Nov. 2.

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

    Star Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cologne, offering car hire for around AED 1,867 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cologne however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cologne for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Cologne can be found for AED 8,002. You can find car rental deals for AED 267 a day on average.

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

    Car hire prices in Cologne are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in December to be on average AED 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cologne

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cologne. Deals were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cologne. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 57+

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