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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 7 June 2025.

January

R692

February

R745

March

R763

April

R834

May

R799

June

R799

July

R799

August

R745

September

R674

October

R674

November

R674

December

R816

Compare available car types for rental in Cologne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 7 June 2025.

Small cars

R416 - R2 152

All Car Types

R416 - R2 761

To hire a small car in Cologne, Germany, you would pay an average price of R497/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cologne, Germany (~R416/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 152/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cologne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cologne, renting a small car saves you 38% 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 hire agencies in Cologne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cologne. Reviews were last updated on 7 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Cologne, including keddy by Europcar, Budget and Alamo in Cologne. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

keddy by Europcar

11 locations

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

Europcar

10 locations

Thrifty

6 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

6 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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cologne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cologne?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Cologne for a month is certainly possible.

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