Car Hire in Cologne

Rent a car in Cologne, a beautiful city in the heart of the western state of North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. It lies on the banks of the Rhine, and for centuries has been a major centre of European art, culture and trade. It was the birthplace of famed surrealist painter Max Ernst, and in the eighteenth century the city inspired a fragrance whose name in time became universally known as "eau de Cologne."

Also known as Köln, the city is the fourth largest in Germany, and its metropolitan area is home to over ten million people. Less than 40 kilometres from Dusseldorf, Cologne is surrounded by meandering drives along the famed Rhine. There is plenty to explore during your time in Cologne, so make sure you have the ability to get where you want to go. Auto Europe can provide you with a discount car hire to meet all your travel needs.

Travelling in Cologne with a Rental Car

Cologne, founded in 38 BC, was once the capital of the Roman colony of Germania. Relics of this ancient culture can still be seen throughout the city today, including a recently discovered Roman boat believed to be nearly two thousand years old.

During the age of the Holy Roman Empire, Cologne was at the heart of a significant trade route and over time it became a major centre of Catholicism. The city's beautiful architecture reflects this influence, particularly the Cologne Cathedral. Known locally simply as the "Dom," construction began on the massive gothic cathedral in 1248, but was not completed until 1880, over six centuries later. Let Auto Europe supply you with a discount car hire so that you can make the most of your time in Cologne. And since Auto Europe has the guaranteed lowest prices on Cologne car rentals, you'll know that you're not paying any more than you need to.

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The Cologne Carnival is one of Europe's grandest street festivals. Traditionally called "carnival season," the celebration begins eleven minutes after eleven on the eleventh of November and continues on into the New Year up until Ash Wednesday.

Auto Europe has just the car hire you need to make your way around Cologne and the surrounding areas. Our reliable car hire and excellent customer service are just another two reasons to use Auto Europe for all your discount car hire needs.