Car rental for tourists in Cologne
Car rental for tourists in Cologne with buyer protection, best price guarantee and flexible payment. On Rentlo you rent directly from verified rental companies in and around Cologne and book exactly the vehicle you see: no “or similar”, no surprises.
- 40 vehicles within 50 km
- from 47 € per day
Available cars in Cologne
Cologne: 40 matching vehicles from 12 local rental companies within 50 km, from €47 to €550 a day. Most offers by type: Sports car (34), Premium car (29), Luxury car (22). 6 offer delivery. Minimum driver age starts at 18.
5.0Cologne · 2 km away
VW Golf 8.5 ClubsportVerified
300 hp20265 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 139 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne · 2 km away
VW Golf 8R PerformanceVerified
333 hp20235 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 140 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne · 2 km away
Audi RS3 SportbackVerified
400 hp20255 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 170 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne · 2 km away
Audi RS3Verified
401 hp20265 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 180 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne · 2 km away
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45s AMGVerified
421 hp20245 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 190 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne · 2 km away
Audi R8 Performance CoupéVerified
620 hp20222 seats150 km/day incl.from age 23from 389 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Cologne · 4 km away
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45s AMG
421 hp20245 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 150 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gremberghoven · 6 km away
VW Golf 8RVerified
333 hp20245 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 150 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gremberghoven · 6 km away
Audi RS3Verified
400 hp20195 seats200 km/day incl.from age 20from 250 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gremberghoven · 6 km away
Ford Mustang GTVerified
450 hp20184 seats200 km/day incl.from age 20from 250 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Bergisch Gladbach · 8 km away
VW Golf 8R PerformanceVerified
333 hp20245 seatsDelivery available200 km/day incl.from 149 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
5.0Bergisch Gladbach · 8 km away
BMW M4 CompetitionVerified
510 hp20254 seats200 km/day incl.from age 20from 249 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
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About Cologne
- Population
- 1,024,621
- State/canton
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Country
- Germany
- Postcodes
- 50662, 50667, 50668, 50670, 50672, 50674 …
- Nearest airport
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 14 km
- Vehicles within 30 km
- 27
- Price range per day
- €47 €550 per day
- Nearest offer
- 2 km away
Cologne is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany with around 1,024,621 inhabitants.
Neighbouring places include Hürth, Gremberghoven, Frechen and Leverkusen.
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A rental car in and around Cologne gives you freedom for day trips, moving house, appointments in the region or simply a special drive.
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Prices: Car rental for tourists in Cologne
| Rental period | from | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 47 € | 246 € |
| Weekend | 249 € | 620 € |
| 1 week | 449 € | 1,268 € |
| 1 month | 1,299 € | 4,515 € |
Prices from rental companies on Rentlo within 50 km, incl. VAT, as of 01.11.2026. Final price depends on dates, protection package and extras.
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Payment runs via Stripe and only after the rental company has confirmed.
Deposit, included kilometres, minimum age and cancellation terms are shown up front.
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- Find the right carSearch by place, dates and vehicle type and compare real listings with photos, prices and terms.
- Request your datesSend your request. The rental company confirms, only then you pay, securely via Stripe.
- Pick up and driveCollect the vehicle or have it delivered where delivery is offered.
Payments made safe & easy
Pay securely online by card, Revolut Pay, iDEAL, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or later and in instalments with Klarna. Where the rental company offers it, you pay 10 % online and the rest in cash at pick-up.
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FAQ: Car rental for tourists in Cologne
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Support & help›Where is Cologne?
Cologne is located in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. Neighbouring places are Hürth, Gremberghoven, Frechen and Leverkusen.
How much does it cost in Cologne?
Within 50 km there are currently 40 matching vehicles, from €47 a day.
Can I pick up the car at the airport?
The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), about 14 km away. Many rental companies offer delivery, see each vehicle.
Can the car be delivered in Cologne?
Many rental companies offer delivery and collection. Filter by “delivery” in the search; price and radius are shown on the vehicle.
How much does car rental for tourists cost in Cologne?
Around Cologne, rental cars on Rentlo currently start at €47 a day. The final price depends on the vehicle, duration, mileage and extras such as an additional driver, delivery or a cross-border authorisation. You'll see all costs before you send your request.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Not with a licence from the EU or EEA. For licences from other countries, an IDP or a translation may be required depending on where it was issued, especially if it isn't in the Latin alphabet. It also matters whether the rental company accepts your licence, so if in doubt, ask beforehand.
Do I need a credit card for the deposit?
Not necessarily. Depending on the vehicle, you can pay the deposit online by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer, or in cash or by card at pick-up. Some rental companies offer vehicles with no deposit.
Is there really no speed limit on German motorways?
Many sections have no general limit, but the recommended speed is 130 km/h. Numerous stretches are restricted by signs, for example at roadworks or around cities. On country roads the limit is usually 100 km/h, in built-up areas 50 km/h.
Do I need a vignette in Austria and Switzerland?
Yes. A vignette is mandatory for motorways and expressways in both countries, available as a sticker or a digital vignette. Rental cars from Austria or Switzerland usually already have one. If you cross the border in a German rental car, buy it yourself beforehand.
What is a low-emission zone?
In some German cities, only vehicles with a green emissions sticker (Umweltplakette) may enter certain areas. Rental cars usually already have the sticker. Look out for the signs at the start of the zone.
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What is Rentlo?
Rentlo is a marketplace for all kinds of rental vehicles in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You rent directly from verified local rental companies.
How does renting in Cologne work?
Choose a vehicle, pick your dates and send a request. Once the rental company confirms, you pay securely online and collect the car or have it delivered.
When do I pay?
Only once the rental company has confirmed your request. Payment runs via Stripe.
Which payment methods are available?
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, iDEAL and Klarna. For some vehicles you can pay 10 % online and the rest in cash at pick-up.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
The rental company decides per vehicle. Many deposits can be paid online; otherwise on site.
How old do I need to be?
Minimum age and licence duration are shown on each vehicle.
How is the vehicle insured?
Vehicles are insured by the rental company, which sets cover and excess.
What is the best price guarantee?
Rental companies offer their vehicles on Rentlo at the same price as directly. Found it cheaper? Let us know.
Can I cancel?
Before confirmation you can withdraw for free. After that the rental company's cancellation terms apply.
Is there a Rentlo app?
Yes, for iPhone and Android, including Rentlo Shorts with real videos and sound.
Guide
Driving into a neighbouring country
If you're planning a trip from Cologne into a neighbouring country, check beforehand whether the rental company allows cross-border trips and whether you need a cross-border authorisation. Some rental companies exclude certain countries entirely. The emergency number in the EU and Switzerland is 112, and a warning triangle and hi-vis vest are mandatory in Germany and Austria.
Driving licence, ID and deposit
Driving licences from the EU and EEA are recognised in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With a licence from another country, depending on where it was issued, you may also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation, and the rental company must accept it. Bring your passport or national ID card too. Depending on the vehicle, you pay the deposit by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer or at pick-up.
Motorways, speed limits and vignettes
In Germany, many motorway sections have no speed limit, but the recommended speed is 130 km/h. In Austria, the motorway limit is usually 130 km/h, in Switzerland 120 km/h. To use motorways in Austria and Switzerland, you need a vignette. Rental cars registered there usually already have one, but for a German rental car you have to buy it yourself.
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