Car rental in Cologne

When you search for a car in Cologne on our site, we compare prices from all the major car hire brands — including Alamo, Sixt, Hertz and Buchbinder. However, we are more than just a comparison site: our team deal with these suppliers directly, bringing you low prices and exclusive rates. In fact, we are so committed to giving you great value that if you find the same car from the same supplier cheaper elsewhere, we will beat the quote as part of our Best Price Guarantee. You will find a great choice of cars on our site — so whether you need a small car for city driving or a luxury car for a business meeting, look no further than Rentalcars.com for all your car hire needs in Cologne.

If you are visiting Cologne in the winter, look out for offers which include the winterisation fee (the cost of equipping the car for snowy and icy conditions) in the rental price. Brands which often supply cars with this offer include InterRent, Keddy by Europcar and Alamo. You can also see how each company compares in terms of overall customer satisfaction and value for money by looking at the ratings and reviews (submitted by previous customers) next to each listing. We are completely impartial, with no bias towards any of the suppliers we deal with.

Bonn: As the birthplace of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn is a must-see city while visiting Cologne. A 40-minute drive from Cologne, Bonn became the temporary capital of West Germany in 1949, and is the home of the United Nations. If you are a fan of classical music, make sure you visit Beethoven-Haus and the Beethoven monument.

Aachen and the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet: Located an hour’s drive from Cologne is Aachen, home to the Lindt Chocolate Factory Outlet. The massive store is filled with all things Lindt, and the prices are great too. Aachen itself is a picturesque spa town, home to an ornate cathedral which is the oldest in Northern Europe.

KÖLNPFAD Hiking Trail: Hiking is a national pass time in Germany, and Cologne is often used as a base. The KÖLNPFAD Hiking Trail is 171 kilometres long, and is broken up into eleven stages. The trail is marked by a series of white circles on a black background — and takes you through parks, woodland, lakes and water meadows.