Cologne Central Train Station Car Hire

Range of Cars for Hire at Cologne Central Train Station

Economy Cars for Hire at Cologne Central Train Station

There are several budget-friendly cars for hire at Cologne Central Train Station:

Toyota Aygo

Transmission: Manual
Passengers: 4
Doors: 2-3

The Toyota Aygo is the perfect car for both urban driving and exploring nearby cities via the famous German autobahns.

Opel Corsa

Transmission: Automatic
Passengers: 5
Doors: 2-4

The European equivalent of the British Vauxhall Corsa, this automatic car is perfectly suited to drivers who do not like driving a manual car.

Volkswagen Golf

Transmission: Automatic
Passengers: 5
Doors: 4-5

This German car is ideal for exploring Cologne and its nearby areas, either as a couple or a small family.

Family Cars for Hire at Cologne Central Train Station

For those after a larger car, or something that will fit all the family in without too much hassle, here are a few available models:

Seat Arona

Transmission: Automatic
Passengers: 5
Doors: 4-5

Raised slightly higher than other cars, this is a safe car and ideal for families, with its additional storage space, particularly in the boot and footwells of the back seats.

Skoda Octavia

Transmission: Automatic
Passengers: 5
Doors: 4-5

Skodas are well-renowned for being reliable, so this makes for the perfect family car. Skodas are also notoriously good with fuel economy, so this is a good choice for families planning on going on longer road trips.

Nissan Qashqai

Transmission: Manual
Passengers: 5
Doors: 4-5

The Nissan Qashqai offers space, luxury, and good fuel economy, making it the ideal choice for a family planning to explore Cologne and its nearby areas by road.

What Suppliers are Available at Cologne Central Train Station?

There are three suppliers at Cologne Central Train Station:

Alamo: Alamo is owned by Enterprise and has been operating since 1974. They offer a range of different cars at Cologne Central Train Station, from the small Toyota Aygo right up to the nine-seater Ford Tourneo, and a range of other cars in between. The Alamo office at Cologne Central Station is located a six-minute walk from the station.

National: Another supplier at Cologne Central Station, National specializes in slightly larger cars, making them a good choice for families traveling or couples who feel that they need a bit more space in their cars. The options available from National include the BMW 3 Series, Audi A6, Volvo XC60, Ford S-Max, and more. The National office is located just a five-minute walk from Cologne Central Train Station.

Sixt: Sixt is another supplier at Cologne Central Train Station. Some of the cars provided by Sixt include the Opel Mokka, T-Roc, Cupra Leon Sportstourer, and Mazda 6. You can find the Sixt office just a six-minute walk from the train station.

Where is Cologne Central Train Station Located?

Address: Trankgasse 11, 50667 Köln, Germany.

The station is located next to Cologne Cathedral.

What to Know About Cologne Central Train Station

Network Routes: As mentioned earlier, Cologne Central Train Station operates many international routes, as well as to other major German cities, including Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and more.

Some major train companies also operate out of Cologne Central Train Station, including ICE, IC, EC, Eurostar, ÖBB Nightjet, FlixTrain, and Trenitalia.

Food and Drink: There are plenty of places to get both food and a drink at Cologne Central Train Station. With a KFC and a McDonald's, you can get fast food takeaway or sit in their restaurants to eat, but there are also plenty of other options including coffee stalls where you can get freshly brewed coffee for that all-important caffeine hit, or pick up a pastry to enjoy on the train.

Attractions: Cologne Central Train Station is located next to Cologne Cathedral, which was constructed in the 13th century. It is also just a five-minute walk away from the Rhine River. This particular area is a favorite tourist hotspot, filled with many traditional German beerhouses, as well as numerous eateries.

Shops: A large selection of shops are located in Cologne Central Train Station. They range from The Body Shop for any last-minute toiletries, to bookshops to pick up a book for the train, and of course, lots of places to get sandwiches, snacks, and drinks.

Operating Hours:

• Open 24 hours a day, Monday–Sunday.

Facilities:

• Parking
• Disabled access
• Toilets
• Ticket office, open from 06:00 – 22:00 Monday-Friday and 07:00 – 21:00 Saturday-Sunday.
• DB First Class Lounge
• Local transport links, including taxis, buses, and trains.

Peak Hours at Cologne Central Train Station

As with many international train stations, the busiest hours coincide with commuting hours for workers. Therefore, if possible, it is best to avoid booking a train between 06:30 – 08:30 and 16:00 – 18:30.

How far away is Cologne Central Train Station from Cologne Bonn Airport?

Cologne Bonn Airport is a mere 15km away from Cologne Central Train Station and can be reached by car in 16 minutes (depending on traffic – it will take longer during rush hour), or in around half an hour via bus. There are also direct trains that run between the airport and the train station on a daily basis.

Parking at Cologne Central Train Station

There are six car parks all within 150m of Cologne Central Station. Times run from 30 minutes up to 1 month. For example, at Parkplatz Köln Hbf Domplatte, you can park for 30 minutes for €3.20 (£2.69) as this is a short-stay car park where you can stay for up to a maximum of one hour. On the other hand, if you stay at one of the long-stay car parks such as Parkhaus Köln Altstadt-Nord, you can expect to pay €2.50 (£2.10) for an hour, or €195 (£164.20) for a whole month’s worth of parking.

All the car parks are open 24/7, and you can pay using card or cash.