Car hires in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

The majority of car hire agencies in Cologne offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centres such as Budget, Avis, and Alamo have a cancellation fee for travellers who have last-minute itinerary changes.

Hiring a Standard car in Cologne during the month of May is the preferred choice of most travellers. With temperatures averaging 16 °C and precipitation around 90 mm during May, a Standard size car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Hiring a Standard in Cologne will cost you $252/day on average.

When you hire a car in Cologne, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Cologne are 100 km/h and Advisory, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Cologne.

Alamo has Nissan Qashqai hire available in Cologne for $116/day on average. Availability for the Nissan Qashqai hire in Cologne may vary, so try not to schedule your car hire last-minute.The agency also has other SUV car hires available, like the Seat Arona, in Cologne if you’re unable to book the Nissan Qashqai hire.

Those looking for a hire car in Cologne during the month of April should expect temperatures to be around 8 °C and should expect around 61 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

If you’re looking for a Cologne hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of April it’s important to know that the rest of North Rhine-Westphalia typically has a temperature of 8 °C and will usually expect 52.7 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Cologne refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Cologne is 141 as of April 2024.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Cologne. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Cologne, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.