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Essen, Germany
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Toyota Aygo

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    3
    1
    $24.95
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Golf

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    4
    $25.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Insignia

    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    10
    $29.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    SEAT Arona

    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    6
    $27.68
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Corsa

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    2
    $25.42
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Adam

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    2
    3
    $25.49
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Opel Adam

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    2
    5
    $26.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Ford Fiesta

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    7
    $28.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Average deposit
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    Ford Fiesta

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    8
    $29.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Online check-in

    Ford Focus

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    9
    $29.40
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Average deposit
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    Ford Focus

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    11
    $30.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Skoda Octavia

    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    12
    $31.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Skoda Fabia

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    13
    $31.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Astra

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    14
    $31.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
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    Volkswagen Passat

    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    15
    $31.81
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Skoda Scala

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    16
    $31.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Ford Focus

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    17
    $32.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Nissan Qashqai

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    18
    $32.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Opel Adam

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    19
    $32.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Ford Fiesta

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    20
    $32.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Golf STW

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    21
    $32.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Electric

    Opel Corsa

    or similar Economy Elite
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    22
    $32.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Opel Crossland

    or similar Compact Monospace
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    23
    $33.20
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Average deposit
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    SEAT Ibiza

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    24
    $33.23
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Opel Astra

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    25
    $33.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Gol

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    26
    $33.45
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    SEAT Leon

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    27
    $33.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Hyundai i10

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    28
    $33.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Skoda Octavia STW

    or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    29
    $33.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Low deposit
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    30
    $33.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Opel Astra

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    31
    $34.10
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Opel Insignia

    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    32
    $34.10
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Polo

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    33
    $34.29
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Citroen DS7

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    4
    A/C
    4
    34
    $34.45
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Passat STW

    or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    35
    $34.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    36
    $34.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Astra

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    37
    $35.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
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    Opel Astra STW

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    38
    $35.19
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    39
    $35.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
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    Hyundai i30

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    40
    $35.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Skoda Kamiq

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    41
    $35.95
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Electric

    Polestar 2

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    42
    $36.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Ford Mondeo

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    43
    $36.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Ford Mondeo

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    44
    $36.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Ford Mondeo

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    45
    $36.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Skoda Kamiq

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    46
    $36.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    47
    $36.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Volkswagen Golf

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    5
    48
    $36.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Golf

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    49
    $36.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Ford Focus STW

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    50
    $37.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near EssenTop 20 locations near EssenMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Essen and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 13 suppliers in Essen in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
    Currency
    EUR
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +49
    Average car rental price
    $54 per day
    Average car rental length
    5 days
    Speed limit within town
    50 km/h or 31 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    100 km/h or 62 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Average gas price
    $2.04 per liter or $7.72 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.93 per liter or $7.31 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $2.21 per liter or $8.37 per gallon
    Rating
    10 / 10

    Top 20 cities near Essen

    1. Muelheimfrom $34.87 per day
      9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
    2. Gelsenkirchenfrom $36.41 per day
      9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
    3. Oberhausenfrom $36.59 per day
      12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
    4. Bochumfrom $36.14 per day
      13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
    5. Hernefrom $42.38 per day
      13.9 km / 8.64 miles away
    6. Duisburgfrom $39.75 per day
      17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
    7. Recklinghausenfrom $42.67 per day
      21 km / 13.05 miles away
    8. Wuppertalfrom $34.66 per day
      24.2 km / 15.04 miles away
    9. Dusseldorffrom $22.86 per day
      29.5 km / 18.33 miles away
    10. Solingenfrom $34.92 per day
      31.2 km / 19.39 miles away
    11. Dortmundfrom $34.61 per day
      32.1 km / 19.95 miles away
    12. Hagenfrom $37.29 per day
      32.7 km / 20.32 miles away
    13. Hildenfrom $36.62 per day
      33.2 km / 20.63 miles away
    14. Krefeldfrom $36.04 per day
      33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
    15. Weselfrom $42.38 per day
      34.1 km / 21.19 miles away
    16. Langenfeldfrom $42.45 per day
      36.4 km / 22.62 miles away
    17. Luenenfrom $44.04 per day
      38.1 km / 23.67 miles away
    18. Neussfrom $35.26 per day
      38.8 km / 24.11 miles away
    19. Unnafrom $47.46 per day
      45.6 km / 28.33 miles away
    20. Leverkusenfrom $34.92 per day
      46.8 km / 29.08 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Essen

    1. Essen (Downtown)from $36.14 per day
    2. Essen Southfrom $41.53 per day
      2 km / 1.24 miles away
    3. Essen Borbeck Downtownfrom $39.22 per day
      5 km / 3.11 miles away
    4. Essen Werdenfrom $43.97 per day
      8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
    5. Muelheim (Downtown)from $34.87 per day
      9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
    6. Gelsenkirchen (Downtown)from $36.41 per day
      9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
    7. Oberhausen Schladfrom $57.02 per day
      9.8 km / 6.09 miles away
    8. Muelheim Downtownfrom $36.09 per day
      10.1 km / 6.28 miles away
    9. Oberhausen (Downtown)from $36.59 per day
      12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
    10. Bochum (Downtown)from $36.14 per day
      13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
    11. Duisburg Train Stationfrom $39.75 per day
      17 km / 10.56 miles away
    12. Duisburg (Downtown)from $40.48 per day
      17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
    13. Herne Eastfrom $42.38 per day
      18 km / 11.18 miles away
    14. Duisburg Southfrom $60.04 per day
      18.8 km / 11.68 miles away
    15. Recklinghausen (Downtown)from $42.67 per day
      21 km / 13.05 miles away
    16. Wuppertal (Downtown)from $34.66 per day
      24.2 km / 15.04 miles away
    17. Wuppertal Barmen
      24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
    18. Dusseldorf Airportfrom $22.86 per day
      25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
    19. Dusseldorf Northfrom $36.14 per day
      26.6 km / 16.53 miles away
    20. Dusseldorf Morsenbroichfrom $45.64 per day
      27.5 km / 17.09 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Essen (Downtown)
    12 rental locations
    B
    Essen (Downtown)
    2 rental locations
    C
    Essen South
    1 rental locations
    D
    Essen Werden
    3 rental locations

    When to book in Essen and for how long?

    What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Essen?

    Car rental prices in Essen vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month August
    Average price $50 A good deal $40 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Essen
    $91
    $46
    $0

    $52

    in January

    Jan

    $72

    in February

    Feb

    $58

    in March

    Mar

    $61

    in April

    Apr

    $54

    in May

    May

    $61

    in June

    Jun

    $66

    in July

    Jul

    $83

    in August

    Aug

    $34

    in September

    Sep

    $55

    in October

    Oct

    $74

    in November

    Nov

    $63

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Essen is September (when prices average $33.54 per day). This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $82.97).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What's the most popular month to rent a car in Essen?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Essen is December, and the least popular is June.

    Monthly searches in Essen by pick-up date relative to the average
    3.3
    1.7
    0

    1.1 times in January

    Jan

    1.2 times in February

    Feb

    0.7 times in March

    Mar

    0.5 times in April

    Apr

    1.1 times in May

    May

    0.3 times in June

    Jun

    0.7 times in July

    Jul

    0.6 times in August

    Aug

    0.5 times in September

    Sep

    1.7 times in October

    Oct

    0.6 times in November

    Nov

    3 times in December

    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Essen?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in April, they keep their car for 4 days.

    Average number of rental days in Essen
    9
    4
    0

    8 days in January

    Jan

    5 days in February

    Feb

    5 days in March

    Mar

    4 days in April

    Apr

    6 days in May

    May

    4 days in June

    Jun

    4 days in July

    Jul

    5 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    6 days in October

    Oct

    4 days in November

    Nov

    5 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations5
    🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Keddy, Europcar, Avis, SIXT
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars
    🤑 Lowest price$36 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Enterprise (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    2
    Total rental companies
    13
    Average daily price
    $54
    Lowest daily price
    $36
    Total cars available
    544

    Top 13 suppliers in Essen in 2026

    Enterprise
    3 locations
    Enterprise
    8.6
    Excellent
    20 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    9.0
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.4
    Drop-off speed
    8.8
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    $39–$273
    per day
    Most popular location
    Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
    Buchbinder
    1 location
    Buchbinder
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.0
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.0
    $39–$273
    per day
    Most popular location
    Lysegang 9
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.9
    $45–$111
    per day
    Most popular location
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Keddy
    2 locations
    Keddy
    8.4
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    9.0
    $42–$194
    per day
    Most popular location
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    SIXT
    1 location
    SIXT
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.1
    $61–$224
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    $36–$79
    per day
    Most popular location
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Budget
    2 locations
    Budget
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.6
    $43–$100
    per day
    Most popular location
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Starcar
    1 location
    Starcar
    8.2
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.4
    $43–$100
    per day
    Most popular location
    Gladbecker Str. 18
    Europcar
    2 locations
    Europcar
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.7
    $49–$227
    per day
    Most popular location
    Im Teelbruch 95
    Buchbinder DeutschlandBH
    2 locations
    Buchbinder DeutschlandBH
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.2
    $49–$227
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruhrtalstr. 101
    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    $41–$1,393
    per day
    Most popular location
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Flizzr
    1 location
    Flizzr
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.5
    $61–$149
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.5
    $36–$60
    per day
    Most popular location
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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