Car rental Cologne, Germany
Car rental in Cologne and driving in Germany
All well-known car hire firms have their booking counter at Cologne Airport and their offices are situated in Terminal 1 Arrivals Area D. Regulations may vary, but for EU citizens a domestic driving license held for 1-3 years is needed to hire a car. The minimum age is normally 21 years old but drivers under 25 might pay a young driver surcharge. To avoid any possible unexpected damage cost, we offer businesscars Super cover to reduce your excess. In addition businesscars Super Cover also covers damage to windscreens, tyres and the underside of the rental car. The German motorway network (autobahn) of 11,000 kilometers is famous for its excellent quality. It is also a well-known fact that officially there is no speed limit, although German authorities often set speed limits on certain segments of the motorways to maintain safety and decrease the pollution and recommend a speed of 130km/h. Speed limit in urban areas is normally 50 km/h, while on all other roads away from built-up areas is 100 km/h. Driving in Cologne is fairly convenient thanks to the streets laid out in concentric rings. Finding a parking spot can be a real challenge. Parking in the city centre of Cologne is usually quite expensive but better-priced public parking garages are available.
Travelling to Cologne by Air
Cologne-Bonn (Köln-Bonn, CGN) Airport is the sixth-largest largest commercial airport in Germany. It is located between two cities, Cologne and Bonn. The distance of the airport from Cologne is 15 km. It has two terminals and three runways and it is the main hub for Germanwings, the well-known German low-cost airline. More than 60 airlines connect the airport with destinations in 39 countries and it handles over 10 million passengers every year.
Business information
In Cologne business hours are officially Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 but it may vary from one industry and sector to another. Banks are open on weekdays between 08:30-16:00. Titles are very important to show respect.
Men are to be referred to as Herr and ladies as Frau and the person's title and their surname are used together. When applicable, academic titles should always be used. Over 1000 congresses, trade fairs and exhibitions are organized in Cologne every year. Information about upcoming events in Cologne and other German cities can be found at the following link: http://www.conferencealerts.com/germany.htm
About Cologne
Cologne is one of Germany’s oldest cities located in the westernmost part of Germany along the Rhine River between Dusseldorf and Bonn. It. is one of the most important centres in Europe of economy, trade and manufacturing. Leading international automobile companies such as Ford, Toyota & Volvo have their plants in Cologne. Also baking has a long tradition several national and international banks and international insurance companies located in the city. Lufthansa, the largest airline in Europe has also its main corporate headquarters in Cologne.
More information about Cologne can be found on Wikitravel: http://wikitravel.org/en/Cologne
Climate of Cologne
Cologne’s climate is temperate, with moderate summer temperatures and mild winters. Summers are warm but sometimes humid, and breezes from the North Sea keep the city’s climate from getting too hot. The average temperatures are around 20°C. During winters snowfalls are rare and temperatures drop just below freezing.
Time zone of Cologne
GMT 1 (GMT 2 during Daylight-saving period between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October)
