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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 26 November 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

RM 8.02

Average price per day

RM 345

Cheapest price per day

RM 303

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Cologne, book about 54 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 153, which is about 247% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cologne?

Flex To Go is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cologne with deals as low as RM 117.33/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 300.93/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?

Planning to hire a car in Cologne? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 161 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 211. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 161

February

RM 174

March

RM 178

April

RM 190

May

RM 186

June

RM 178

July

RM 211

August

RM 194

September

RM 169

October

RM 182

November

RM 161

December

RM 190

What car do most people hire in Cologne?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Cologne. Passenger van (Opel Zafira Tourer) and Full-size (Opel Zafira Tourer) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cologne.

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 26 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 26 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cologne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 345/day when booking a car hire in Cologne. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 303/day from Alamo, booked on Nov. 25.

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

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cologne. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 2,413 per week.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Cologne check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    You can potentially save up to 13% on a month-long rental by booking with Alamo. Alamo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cologne can cost you on average RM 10,343 a month or RM 345 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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