Car Rental in Cologne

General Information about Cologne

Cologne is the oldest and fourth largest city in Germany, after Berlin (the capital), Hamburg and Munich and is situated on the river Rhein in North Rhine-Westphalia. The international airport of the city is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and is located 14.8 km (9.2 miles) southeast of Cologne city centre and 16 km (10 miles) northeast of Bonn. Cologne has an extremely lively arts and culture scene and it is known as the "capital of Rhenish joie de vivre". The old town with its many bars, restaurants, shops and monuments is perfect for a leisurely stroll. Carnival celebrations in Cologne are famous, and that's a great time to visit the city. With your rental car in Cologne, take a self-drive tour of this captivating city.

Rent a Car in Cologne with Economy Car Rentals

Cologne is gradually becoming the fine-art capital of Germany as there is so much to see, the splendid museums, the superb theatre and concerts, the excellent dance clubs, and enormous department stores, the old Roman towers and the modern opera house. A rental car will help you to explore the city and visit all the important places and enjoy the magnificent architecture of this town. You cannot miss the Cathedral (Dom) which is one of the most fascinating architectural constructions in Germany and holds a number of treasures, including the golden casket holding the remains of the Magi, the Stefan Lochner triptych, the ninth-century Gero crucifix and medieval stained glass windows. The 509-step climb is undoubtedly worth the effort. Also some of the museums that you can visit are the Schatzkammer (Treasury Museum), the Römischer-Germanisches Museum, the Museum Ludwig and the Imhoff-Stollwerck-Museum. The city boasts 12 wonderfully atmospheric churches, which were originally built between the 10th and the mid 13th centuries, then rebuilt and restored after severe war damage.

Enjoy Cologne with your Car Rental

Take the time to visit sites near Cologne with your rental car to get a real feel for this region in Germany. Bonn is only 40 km (25 miles) south of the city and is called “little sister” of Cologne. This is where composer Ludwig van Beethoven lived and his house is only feet away. Another place to visit in Cologne is Schloss Brühl, 32 km (20 miles) away, where a Baroque style palace named Augustus-burg is situated. The gardens are worth the trip alone but inside there are massive amounts of marble, beautiful frescos and ornate furniture from the period. Near Schloss Brühl is Phantasialand, the largest theme park in Germany. There are roller coasters, carousels and there are many shows produced throughout the park. Inside the park is a Western style city, China town and a monorail runs through the whole park. Düsseldorf is close to Cologne. There is a round tower in the square and 18 museums in town as well. Make a tour and enjoy Cologne with a rental car from Economy Car Rentals.

Order your rental car in Cologne here and pick it up any time you arrive in Cologne airport. Car rental with low prices in Cologne.

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