car hire in Cologne
Tips for driving your hired car in Cologne
Welcome to Cologne! Renting a car in Cologne is the best solution to discover all that this city has to offer. There is plenty of sightseeing to do inside and outside Cologne, no doubts that a rental car would make your tour unique and as comfortable as it can get. Cologne has about 1,960,000 inhabitants, which is 2% of the total population in the country. Rental cars in Cologne are several and are mainly concentrated in the city centre and can also be found at the airport. With so much choice it's easy to find the suitable car to your needs. Should you need to pick up or return your vehicle in early or late hours, we recommend you hire your car at the airport where rental car offices have longer and more flexible opening hours.
Driving in Cologne
When driving in Cologne it's important to observe speed limits which are 50 km/h in town and 130 km/h in the speedways. In Germany the average price for unleaded fuel is about 1,45 GBP and with a road network of 400,461 mi, this country offers multiple road trips options. In Cologne and in the rest of the country, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed. Germany has a right-hand traffic, the opposite compared to the United Kingdom. The currency used in the country is the Euro and the spoken language is german.
Book with us
Find the perfect car for your trip. We offer a wide range of vehicles, including 12 seaters which are perfect for happy groups. If you're planning your next trip to Cologne and have any queries about your rental, don't hesitate to get in touch. The GoCarHire.co.uk team would be happy to provide any support to ensure you have a great trip.
Which are the best deals in Cologne?
Mini
from £40.18/dayFullsize
from £56.73/dayEconomy
from £68.05/dayCompact
from £112.28/dayMoving Van
from £175.14/daySubcompact
from £205.31/dayReview score of the top Cologne car hire companies
EUROPCAR
Customer Rating
Average waiting time is 17 mins
8.2 /10 | Overall value for money |
8.9 /10 | Cleanliness of the car |
8.8 /10 | Service at the rental desk |
8.7 /10 | Car hire pick-up process |
8.9 /10 | Car hire drop-off process |
SIXT
Customer Rating
Average waiting time is 19 mins
8.2 /10 | Overall value for money |
9.0 /10 | Cleanliness of the car |
8.9 /10 | Service at the rental desk |
8.7 /10 | Car hire pick-up process |
9.0 /10 | Car hire drop-off process |
HERTZ
Customer Rating
Average waiting time is 21 mins
7.7 /10 | Overall value for money |
8.5 /10 | Cleanliness of the car |
8.2 /10 | Service at the rental desk |
8.0 /10 | Car hire pick-up process |
8.6 /10 | Car hire drop-off process |
BUCHBINDER
Customer Rating
Average waiting time is 19 mins
7.0 /10 | Overall value for money |
8.0 /10 | Cleanliness of the car |
7.0 /10 | Service at the rental desk |
7.0 /10 | Car hire pick-up process |
7.0 /10 | Car hire drop-off process |