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 132/day – about 213% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cologne?
Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cologne with deals as low as AED 89.91/day found in the past two weeks. Wheego is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 90.28/day.
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.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cologne?
At Cologne, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just AED 140. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging AED 173 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 September, with an average daily rate of just AED 140. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging AED 173 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 165
August
AED 154
September
AED 140
October
AED 140
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 (Skoda Kamiq or similar), SUV cars (Skoda Kamiq or similar), and Economy cars (Fiat 500 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 2 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Cologne, including keddy by Europcar, Budget and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cologne for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cologne, offering car hire for around AED 3,972 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.