Cologne Bonn Airport car rentals guide

Sixt operates a full-service station at Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) offering a broad fleet from compact and family cars to premium and luxury models, as well as vans and transporters. The station provides on-site pick-up and 24‑hour return, optional extras (GPS, child seats), additional driver support, electric/hybrid vehicles and one‑way rental options; the desk is located in the central Mietwagenzentrum between Terminals 1 and 2.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Trucks
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Hybrids
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +5 more

Address

Kennedystr./Mietwagenzentrum, 51147 Köln, Deutschland

Directions

SIXT is located in the central Mietwagenzentrum (Car Rental Center) between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 on the arrivals level. After baggage claim follow signs for 'Mietwagenzentrum' / 'Car Rental' to the central rental center; the SIXT desk is on the arrivals level and vehicles are issued from the adjacent rental parking area (Parkhaus 2 / designated SIXT return area). For returns follow the airport approach to the 'Mietwagen/Car Rental' entrance, take a parking ticket at the barrier, proceed to Parkhaus 2, use the right-hand lane at the barrier and follow signs to the SIXT return zone (marked on the left).

Enterprise operates an on-site rental counter in the Car Rental Centre at Cologne Bonn Airport (Terminal 1), offering a broad fleet of cars, SUVs and transporters for leisure and business travellers. The station supports short- and long-term hires, one-way rentals, electric/hybrid vehicles and on-site customer assistance for pick-up and returns.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Hybrids
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +4 more

Address

Kennedystrasse, Mietwagenzentrum (Terminal 1), 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

Located in the airport Car Rental Centre (Mietwagenzentrum) adjacent to Terminal 1 (Kennedystrasse). After arriving in the terminal follow signs for the Car Rental Centre; the Enterprise desk is the last counter in the rental centre. For returns, follow signs to the rental return car park and use the designated Enterprise return lane; an after-hours key drop box is located on the ground floor of the rental return car park (left of the elevators to the terminal).

Flex To Go operates a rental desk inside Cologne Bonn Airport's Rental Car Centre (Mietwagenzentrum) in the arrivals area, offering fast digital reservations and immediate pickup for travellers across Cologne, North Rhine‑Westphalia and wider Germany. The location provides a modern fleet (compact, family, hybrid/electric and premium models) and optional extras such as GPS navigation, child seats, additional drivers, one‑way returns and after‑hours drop‑off.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Senior drivers
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Hybrids
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +5 more

Address

Mietwagenzentrum (Car Rental Centre), Terminal 1, Cologne Bonn Airport, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

The Flex To Go desk is located in the airport Mietwagenzentrum (Car Rental Centre) in Terminal 1 Arrivals. After collecting luggage follow signs for 'Mietwagenzentrum' / 'Rent a Car' to the Rental Car Centre; the Flex To Go counter sits in the arrivals Rent a Car area where staff will complete paperwork and assist with vehicle handover (look for the Rent a Car signage in Arrivals).

Avis operates a staffed rental desk at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) located in the airport's central car-rental centre and offers a wide range of vehicles from compact cars to larger family cars, minibuses and specialty vehicles. The branch provides reservations, vehicle issue and 24-hour returns, plus common optional extras such as child seats, navigation devices and additional driver options; electric and hybrid vehicles are available from Avis Germany's E‑Mobility fleet subject to availability.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Senior drivers
• Trucks
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Hybrids
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +6 more

Address

Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Kennedystraße, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

The Avis counter is in the airport's central Car Rental Centre (Mietwagen‑Ebene) at the Terminal complex (see airport signage 'Mietwagen' / 'Car Rental'). After arrivals/baggage claim follow signs to the Mietwagen‑Ebene (Terminal 2 arrival level) to the central rental desks; vehicle collection is typically from the adjacent rental car park on Kennedystrasse. A 24‑hour return lane and after‑hours key drop are available at the rental return area; if you have trouble locate the desk call the local station at +49 2203 402343.

Alamo operates from the central Car Rental Centre (Mietwagenzentrum) at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), offering a modern fleet of cars, SUVs, people carriers and cargo/ passenger vans plus electric and luxury options. The location supports accelerated check-in/skip-the-counter options, after-hours key drop, one-way rentals and common extras such as child seats and GPS — well suited for leisure and business travellers.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +3 more

Address

Kennedystrasse, Mietwagenzentrum, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

From the arrivals hall follow signage to the airport Car Rental Centre (Mietwagenzentrum / Mietwagenzentr.). The Alamo/Enterprise counter is located inside the central rental centre (our desk is the last desk in the car rental centre). For returns, park in the Alamo-designated return lane in the rental return car park (ground floor) and use the key drop box located to the left of the elevators to the terminal for after-hours returns.

National operates a staffed counter at the Cologne Bonn Airport car rental centre (Mietwagenzentrum), providing a wide range of vehicle classes including economy cars, SUVs, cargo/vans and premium/luxury models. The location supports standard airport services — reservations, on-site pickup and returns (including after-hours key drop) — and offers optional extras such as child seats, GPS navigation and electric vehicle rentals where available.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +3 more

Address

Kennedystrasse, Mietwagenzentrum, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

From arrivals at Cologne Bonn Airport follow signs for "Mietwagenzentrum" / "Car Rental Centre" (Kennedystrasse). The National counter is located inside the central car rental centre — it is the last desk in the rental centre. For vehicle return, follow signs to the rental car return parking area and park in the marked National return lane; after-hours returns may be made using the key drop box on the ground floor of the return car park (located left of the lifts to the terminal).

wheego operates a staffed rental station in the Mietwagenzentrum (Car Rental Centre) at Cologne Bonn Airport, offering short- and long-term rentals of small, compact, estate, intermediate and SUV cars, multi-seaters and transporter vans, bookable through its app and website. Every rental includes 200 km.

• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Vans
• One-way rentals

Address

Kennedystraße 2, Mietwagenzentrum, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

The wheego counter is located in the airport's central Car Rental Centre (Mietwagenzentrum) at Kennedystraße 2 (level/’Ebene 0’ of the rental centre) between Terminals 1 and 2. From the arrivals/baggage claim area follow signs for 'Mietwagenzentrale / Car Rental Centre' or proceed to Parkhaus 2 and follow signage to the rental desks; the wheego station is on the ground level of the rental centre. If you booked via the wheego app, follow the booking instructions in-app and present your confirmation at the wheego desk on arrival.

Share Now (Free2move) provides app-based carsharing at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with dedicated carsharing parking at the airport Car rental centre (Mietwagenzentrum), sector D on the ground floor. Vehicles — including electric and hybrid models as well as premium options — are rented and accessed entirely via the mobile app for flexible one-way trips or pre-booked longer rentals across Cologne and the Home Area. The service is self-service and available 24/7 via the app; an airport pick-up/drop-off fee applies.

• Electric cars
• Hybrids
• One-way rentals
• GPS
• Additional driver
• After-hours return
• Luxury cars
• Young drivers
• +2 more

Address

Kennedystraße (Mietwagenzentrum / Car rental centre, Sector D), 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

Share Now / Free2move cars are parked at the airport Car rental centre (Mietwagenzentrum), ground floor, sector D — follow the 'Mietwagen' / 'Car rental' signage from the arrivals level. Drive to Kennedystraße and use the rental car centre entrance; the parking barrier will automatically detect Share Now vehicles and open. From Terminal 2 follow signs toward the Mietwagenzentrum; once parked in a designated Share Now space, end your trip in the app. Pre-booked pickups are held for a short period and the app can flash the car's lights to help you locate it.

Budget operates a staffed rental desk at Cologne Bonn Airport offering compact, family and premium/upper‑class vehicles along with optional extras such as additional drivers, child seats, GPS and a range of insurance add‑ons. The station supports one‑way rentals and Budget is expanding its low‑emission fleet (hybrid and electric vehicles); many stations also offer after‑hours key drop for returns — check station details when booking.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Senior drivers
• Luxury cars
• Hybrids
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +4 more

Address

Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Kennedystraße, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

From the terminal arrivals area follow signs for 'Mietwagen' / 'Car Rental' to the airport's car rental centre. The Budget desk is located in the central rental area at Cologne Bonn Airport; vehicle pick‑up and return parking is adjacent to the rental centre. If returning outside opening hours, Budget stations often provide a secure key drop/return box — confirm the exact return spot with staff when you collect the vehicle.

Europcar operates a Cologne/Bonn Airport service with vehicle handover inside Terminal 2 via partner 'Flex To Go' and an off‑airport station about 400 m from the terminal. The location offers a broad fleet (economy cars, premium/luxury models, vans and transporters) plus electric and hybrid options, one‑way rentals, and standard Europcar extras such as additional drivers, GPS and child seats.

• After-hours return
• Additional driver
• Young drivers
• Trucks
• Vans
• Luxury cars
• Hybrids
• Electric cars
• One-way rentals
• Child seats
• GPS
• +5 more

Address

Grengeler Mauspfad 183, 51147 Köln, Germany

Directions

Location: Vehicle handover is handled at partner 'Flex To Go' inside Terminal 2 (arrival level). The Europcar station is located at Grengeler Mauspfad 183 / Mietwagenzentrum (Kennedystr.), approximately 400 m from Terminal 2. From the arrivals area of Terminal 2 follow signage to 'Mietwagenzentrum' or 'Car Rental' / 'Flex To Go' for the desk; if you prefer to pick up at the station, exit the terminal and walk toward the Mietwagenzentrum (short 5–10 minute walk) or contact the station in advance using the email or phone number above for assistance.

Sportwagenvermietung Krone is a Cologne-based specialist offering short-term rentals of high-performance and exotic sports and luxury vehicles. Operating from a central Mediapark location in Köln, they serve customers across Cologne and the surrounding region and provide direct contact (phone/WhatsApp) to arrange bookings and vehicle handovers.

• Luxury cars

Address

Im Mediapark 5, 50670 Köln, Germany

Directions

Off-airport: From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) follow signs toward the A59/A555 into Cologne, continue toward the city center and follow signs to "Mediapark"/Christophstraße. The rental operates from an office in the Mediapark complex at Im Mediapark 5 — contact the company by phone or WhatsApp (listed on their contact page) to arrange the exact meeting/vehicle handover point and time. Public transport access: Christophstraße/Mediapark Stadtbahn station provides nearby service to the Mediapark area.