Holder for beverage containers

The invention relates to a holder (10) for a drinks container, for example, in is a center console of a motor vehicle accommodated. The invention proposes that the A holder (10) having a flat housing (12) form, on which two lids (18) are pivotally mounted, between which the beverage container, for example a Beverage can, a cup or a cup is adjustable while the lids (18) is held. To the two covers (18) synchronously in opposite directions to pivot, the invention proposes, the two covers (18) via a coupling rod (32) with each other connect to. Furthermore, the invention proposes, pivotally attached to the lids (18) mounted, spring-loaded Andruckklappen (24) via a control cam (46) to pivot in the direction of an inside of the cover when the cover (18) in a substantially lying position in which they close the housing (12) is pivoted, will. Thereby, a low overall height of the housing (12) is possible.