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Good to know
- IATA code
- CGN
- ICAO code
- EDDK
- Terminals
- 2 (T1, T2)
- To city centre
- 15 km
- Main road
- A59
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 10
- Rental companies
- 7
- Off-airport offices
- 3
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Rental desks at Cologne Bonn Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Terminal 1
Offices 7Outside the airport
Offices 3
Rental companies at Cologne Bonn Airport
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Sixt
- Offices
- 2
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Buchbinder
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
At Cologne Bonn Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport sits south-east of Cologne city centre, in the district of Porz. Cologne Bonn Airport has 2 terminals: T1 and T2. Cologne is 15 km away, by the A59; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The airport has an exit of its own on the A59, named Flughafen, and the same motorway leads to the centres of both Cologne and Bonn and on towards the Ruhrgebiet.
Public transport into town
The four-track station lies under a glass roof directly across from both terminals, with direct passages into the basement of Terminal 2 and the Terminal 1-C check-in area. Besides S-Bahn and RE trains, the RB 27 between Mönchengladbach and Koblenz stops here, and local buses run to Cologne (route 161) and Bonn (route SB60).
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Rules of the road in Germany
- Speed limits
- 50 / 100 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- no motorway tolls
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Germany: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Cologne from the airport?
15 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in Germany?
50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways are free.
Which car rental companies serve Cologne Bonn Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Buchbinder, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar and 2 other companies. Desks are in Terminal 1. Outside the airport, nearby: Sixt and 2 independent offices.