Car hire in Essen, Germany

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Essen?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Essen. It’s around $ 80.550 per day in October, compared to the yearly average of $ 133.256 per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • $ 80.550
Yearly avg price$ 133.256

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There are 26 car hire providers in Essen. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Essen

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Essen. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Essen

What's the most popular car to hire in Essen?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Golf is the most popular car to hire in Essen, with prices starting from $ 91.422 per day. The Volkswagen Touran and similar models are also popular drives in Essen.
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf14% chose this
Volkswagen Touran
Volkswagen Touran7% chose this
BMW 3-Series
BMW 3-Series5% chose this
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo5% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Golf
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Essen's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Essen right now, with prices from $ 91.422 per day. You'll save an average of $ 2.249 per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom $ 91.422 per day
Thriftyfrom $ 91.712 per day
Dollarfrom $ 92.632 per day
Enterprisefrom $ 96.670 per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around$ 2.249 per day

Hiring a car in Essen: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carCompact, Convertible
Average daily price$ 266.682
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Essen

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Essen car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Essen that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Essen for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Essen avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Essen, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Essen car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Essen will set you back around $ 266.682 per day or $ 971.197 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Essen is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Compact, Convertible.

The cheapest car hire companies in Essen are currently Thrifty and Hertz.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Essen is currently July.

On average, around $ 971.197. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Essen is $ 639.950.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Essen, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Essen that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Essen.

Most places – Essen included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $ 91.712 per day. The average price per day is around $ 212.153.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Hertz and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Enterprise as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Essen.