EuropeCity
Cologne
Germany
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Cologne is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
46
Safety
72
Culture
76
Health
84
Internet
80
Outdoors
60
Access
76
Practical details
Capital
Berlin
Languages
German
Population
83.5M
Time zone
UTC+01:00
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Trip basics
Best months
May · Jun · Sep
Climate
Oceanic
Warmest month
Jul · 21°C
Quietest month
Jan · crowd 46/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$265
Local daily spend
€229
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 05/13/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
EUR
Best months list
May · Jun · Sep
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image