Cologne

Cheap Car Rentals in Cologne

Cologne, Germany
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cologne, Germany
Tue 30/4
Noon
Tue 7/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cologne?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cologne and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

January

AED 143

February

AED 132

March

AED 150

April

AED 143

May

AED 179

June

AED 176

July

AED 172

August

AED 146

September

AED 150

October

AED 139

November

AED 139

December

AED 154

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cologne is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Cologne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cologne to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 66 - AED 204

All Car Types

AED 101 - AED 449

To rent a small car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of AED 104/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cologne, Germany (~AED 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 204/day). In fact, March is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cologne, renting a small car saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of AED 156/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Cologne, Germany (~AED 135/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 449/day). In fact, August is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cologne, renting a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of AED 178/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Cologne, Germany (~AED 222/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 428/day). In fact, April is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cologne, renting a large car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of AED 164/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cologne, Germany (~AED 145/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 449/day). In fact, April is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cologne, renting a SUV saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 23 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Cologne, including keddy by Europcar, Global Rent A Car and Budget. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

keddy by Europcar

11 locations

Global Rent A Car

8 locations

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

10 locations

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

INTERRENT

5 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cologne?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Budget (10.0 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cologne.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cologne?

    The average price of petrol in Cologne is AED 7.28/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 327 and AED 473 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Cologne for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 41% to make it a great deal in Cologne. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Cologne?

    Nissan Qashqai, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Cologne according to Cheapflights users.

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