Cheap Car Rental & Van Rental in Cologne

Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Cologne

Which car rental companies are near or in Cologne?

There are over 17 car rental companies in Cologne. Car rental companies such as Sixt Limousine Service on Marzellenstraße 13 17, Sixt on Marzellenstraße 13 17, Enterprise Ehrenfeld on Josef Lammerting Allee 1, Sixt on Widdersdorfer Straße 369, Europcar on Koblenzer Straße 1 9, Europcar on Widdersdorfer Straße 213, Sixt on Maritim Hotel Heumarkt 20, Avis on Max Glomsda Straße 4, Buchbinder & Global on Oskar Jäger Straße 115, Thrifty Nordausgang on Breslauer Platz 2, Europcar on Corner Willy Brandt Platz Constantinstraße 2, Budget Deutschland on Äußere Kanalstraße 86, Avis Hauptbahnhof on Parkplatz Buero Hbf Reisezentrum 2 am Alten Ufer, Sixt on Hbf Trankgasse 11, Budget Deutschland on Max Glomsda Straße 4, Enterprise Zollstock on Zollstockgürtel 7 15, Europcar on Trankgasse 11, etc.

Do I need a credit card for car rental in Cologne?

You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Cologne, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rental near me in Cologne?

Do a search for Cologne. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Cologne from companies such as Sixt on Marzellenstraße 13 17, Europcar on Trankgasse 11, Europcar on Widdersdorfer Straße 213, Avis Hauptbahnhof on Parkplatz Buero Hbf Reisezentrum 2 am Alten Ufer, Sixt on Hbf Trankgasse 11, Buchbinder & Global on Oskar Jäger Straße 115, Europcar on Corner Willy Brandt Platz Constantinstraße 2, Europcar on Koblenzer Straße 1 9 and others.

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

Renting a normal-sized car in Cologne costs from about € 58 per day, depending on the season and supply. A smaller car costs from about € 26 per day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. Sometimes you can find the cheapest hire cars depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, airport fee, tax, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car rental company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.

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

On average, a normal-sized rental car in Cologne costs approx. € 406 per week (€ 58 per day). A smaller car costs from about € 182 per week. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. The price for the rental car shown is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.

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

On average, a normal-sized rental car in Cologne costs approx. € 1624 per month (€ 58 per day). A smaller car costs from about € 728 per month. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily find all current prices for hire cars right now.

What types of car can I rent in Cologne?

The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as small-medium truck-lorry, luxury elite, suv, 7 seater minivan, large truck-lorry, exotic cars, jeep, estate, fullsize elite, compact elite, mini cars, intermediate, special cars, hybrid cars, intermediate elite, minibus, 9 seater minivan, convertible, electric cars, compact cars, premium cars, medium suv, economy cars, cargo van, luxury cars, moped, 5 seater minivan, small suv, standard cars, mini elite, fullsize cars, minivan, economy elite in Cologne with autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Cologne and Germany?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Germany on Autoprio.com were found at Caro, King Rent, Global, Global Drive, Advantage, Buchbinder, Hertz Dream Collection and Aznur. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Cologne than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking. In Cologne you can find a rental car for € 26 - 58 per day depending on the size of the car and the season.

What is the best rental car company in Cologne and Germany?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Germany are Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise, Avis, National, Budget, Thrifty and Europcar. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.

Where can I park a car in Cologne?

Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Cologne are e.g. Golfclub Leverkusen, Escher See, Rewe, Maternushaus, Parkhaus Am Dom on Kurt Hackenberg Platz 2, Hauptbahnhof, P3 Südstadion, Wdr Betriebsgarage, Groß St Martin, Philharmonie, Stadion P4, Börsenplatz, Commerzbank, Einfahrt Bayenturm, Gertrud Robertz Platz, Friedhof, Parkhaus Am Heumarkt on Markmannsgasse 3, Neptunplatz, Opernpassagen, Penny, Löhrerhof, Odysseum, Gürzenich, Mercure, Friedhof St Audomar etc.

Where are there gas and service stations in or near Cologne?

Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Cologne are e.g. Total, Aral on Aachener Straße 203 209, Aral on Widdersdorfer Straße 427, Aral on Zollstockgürtel 39, Avex (Noname), Shell, Aral, Shell on Schillingsrotter Straße 28, Bft, Shell on Bonner Straße 98, Star, Jet on Berliner Straße 462, Freie Tankstelle, Avex, Weyrich Tank LPG, Aral Tankstelle, Esso, SB Tankstelle Amin Chaudhry, Jet on Widdersdorfer Straße 165 etc.

How much does it cost to rent a minivan or cargo van in Cologne?

How much it costs to rent a moving truck, van or smaller truck in Cologne depends on the time of year and the range of models etc. In Cologne you can find a smaller truck or van from about € 116 / day, medium truck from about € 151 / day and up, large van from about € 174 / day.

How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Cologne?

How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Cologne depends on the time of year and the supply of buses etc. In Cologne you can find a 9-seater minibus from about € 99 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Cologne?

Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Berlin Schönefeld Airport, Munich Airport, Stuttgart Airport, Berlin Tegel Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Hamburg Airport, Cologne-Bonn Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport, instead of Cologne. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.

Which optional extras are available in Cologne?

The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Cologne and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Child toddler seat, Roof Rack, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Booster seat, Snow Tyres, Additional driver, Electronic toll pass, Luggage racks, Ski Rack, Infant child seat, Wi-Fi Access and Snow Chain Set. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Cologne. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.

Which additional charges could apply in Cologne?

Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: senior drivers, young drivers, out-of-hours pick-up, out-of-hours drop-off, one-way rentals, winter tyres and border crossing. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Cologne.