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In Cologne we recommend the following car hire offers

from 12 £ per day

Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. FIAT 500 Hybrid
6 Days from 30.04 - 06.05.2024

from 13 £ per day

Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. VW Polo
6 Days from 30.04 - 06.05.2024

from 15 £ per day

All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Mini
e.g. FIAT 500 Hybrid
6 Days from 30.04 - 06.05.2024

Hire a Car in Cologne

Book a cheap hired car in Cologne and experience the beautiful city flexibly and independently. The most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia is known nationwide for its exuberant carnival celebrations and the Cologne Cathedral. Cologne's cityscape is graced by imposing buildings such as the Basilica of St. Kunibert, the early Romanesque Church of St. Pantaleon and the Baroque Church of St. Mary's Assumption. The Rhine metropolis is also the perfect starting point for an excursion to Düsseldorf, Bonn, Dortmund and many other places that you can best reach by hired car.

Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Cologne

How much does a hired car cost in Cologne?

Book a cheap hired car in Cologne

Hire a car for one day in Cologne

From as little as 12 £ you can hire a car for a day in Cologne. If you are planning a relaxing day trip from Cologne, a hired car is a good choice.

Hired car for a week in Cologne

For a longer stay in Cologne a longer rental is recommended. A hired car for a week in Cologne is available from as little as 79 £.

Book a small car in Cologne

Especially in cities the traffic volume is high and the parking possibilities are limited. This makes it ideal to explore Cologne in a maneuverable compact car, which is available from 12 £ per day.

Book a family car in Cologne

If you are travelling with the entire family and are planning an excursion beyond Cologne, for example, you can book a family car for as little as 22 £ per day.

Where can I book a hired car in Cologne?

Drop off cheap car hire at Cologne Bonn Airport

You can pick up your car hire in Cologne from various stations.

Pick up your hired car in the city

In the city itself, you have several stations to pick up your hired car. Our partners are located all over Cologne and in some cases have multiple pick up locations.

Pick up your hired car at the airport

If you are flying to Cologne, Cologne Airport also has car hire facilities available for you directly at the airport. When hiring at the airport, you will usually benefit from lower prices and longer opening hours. In addition, in some cases you may find that you have a wider range of car hire options.

Can I pick up my hired car in Cologne and drop it off somewhere else?

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With the one way rental it is easy to pick up your car in Cologne and drop it off at another location. To do this, simply enter the desired return location in the search mask and have all suitable offers displayed.

Returning a hired car at Cologne Airport

If you have a return flight at Cologne Airport, you can easily return the hired car here as well. This will save you time and money.

Book a hired car in Cologne and return it in another city

The following cities are suitable for the return of the hired car near Cologne:

Can I book a hired car without credit card in Cologne?

You can hire a car in Cologne without a credit card for as little as per day. Simply select the filter "Bookable without credit card" and display all suitable offers. In this case, the deposit is paid either in cash or by EC card on site.

The following payment methods are available as an alternative to credit cards:

PayPal
PayDirect
Amazon Pay
Direct debit
Invoice

Car hire with low deposit in Cologne

In addition, you can limit the deposit amount to a maximum of 500 €. To do this, simply click on the filter "Deposit: max. 500 €" and have all suitable offers displayed.

From what age can I book a hired car in Cologne?

At many car hire agencies in Cologne it is possible to hire a car from the age of 18. Up to a certain age, maximum 26 years, a "young driver fee" is payable. On our portal you will find offers where mostly the age up to which the young driver fee has to be paid varies.

Additional driver and young driver fee

The additional driver option is particularly useful. This allows you to alternate stress-free with the hired car, since the co-driver enjoys full insurance coverage just like you. A small fee is usually paid for the additional driver, which can be higher for drivers under a certain age.

Can I cancel a hired car free of charge?

You can cancel any booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the rental. So if your travel plans change at short notice, you are on the safe side. Early booking is always recommended due to price advantages. Please note the opening hours of our service team for cancellations.

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272 Experiences of our customers in Cologne

Rating of Louis V.

“I was able to rely on Enterprise. The contract was fulfilled to my satisfaction.”

Cologne Airport

Rating of Lukas W.

“The rental car center at Cologne/Bonn Airport is not particularly well signposted. However, the processing at the counter was very fast and the staff was competent.”

Cologne Airport

Rating of Antonia R.

“Very friendly and speedy service both at pickup and return.”

Cologne Airport

Rating of Maria T.

“All employees were very friendly and helpful. Only the communication before the rental with the car rental could be not only by phone, but also online.”

Cologne Airport
Station in the terminal

Rating of Willibald H.

“With the processing and the employees of Sixt I am fully satisfied. Competent and friendly! The return of the rental car was more complicated than expected due to the poor signage. Therefore, I recommend enough buffer time to plan.”