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    Toyota Aygo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    3
    1
    €30.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Volkswagen Golf
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    €31.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Skoda Octavia
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    €31.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Nissan Qashqai
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    €32.27
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    2
    €31.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Volkswagen Passat
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    €31.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Toyota Aygo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    7
    €32.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    8
    €33.27
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Toyota Aygo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    9
    €33.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Electric
    Renault 5
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    10
    €33.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Ford Kuga
    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    11
    €33.88
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    12
    €34.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Electric
    Renault 5
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    13
    €34.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Skoda Octavia STW
    or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    14
    €35.49
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Fiat 500
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    2
    1
    A/C
    2
    15
    €35.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
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    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Aygo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    16
    €36.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    17
    €36.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Volkswagen Caddy
    or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
    Manual
    2
    5
    No A/C
    4
    18
    €36.72
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Electric
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    Renault 5
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    19
    €36.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Volkswagen Passat STW
    or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    20
    €37.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    21
    €37.14
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Fiat 500
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    2
    22
    €37.24
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18
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    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18
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    Volkswagen Golf STW
    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    23
    €38.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Opel Vivaro Cargo
    or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
    Manual
    3
    2
    No A/C
    4
    24
    €38.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Mercedes Benz Sprinter
    or similar Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
    Manual
    3
    5
    No A/C
    4
    25
    €39.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Skoda Kamiq
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    26
    €39.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Electric
    Opel Mokka
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    27
    €40.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Essen Borbeck Downtown
    Furstabtissinstrasse, 18
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    Seat Arona
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    28
    €40.19
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Volkswagen Gol
    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    29
    €40.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Essen South
    Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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    Kia Rio
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    2
    30
    €40.64
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
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    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Skoda Kamiq
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    31
    €40.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Opel Adam
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    2
    32
    €40.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Volkswagen T-Cross
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    33
    €41.18
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Hyundai i30
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    34
    €41.89
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Ford Fiesta
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    35
    €42.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Volkswagen Golf
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    36
    €42.69
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Hyundai i30
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    37
    €42.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Astra
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    38
    €43.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    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 Focus
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    39
    €43.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    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 Polo
    or similar Economy Elite
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    40
    €43.54
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
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    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Golf
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    41
    €43.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Hyundai i20
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    42
    €43.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen T-Roc
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    43
    €44.40
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    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 Kamiq
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    44
    €44.59
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy Elite
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    45
    €44.79
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
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    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Seat Ateca
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    46
    €45.15
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    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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    Volkswagen T-Roc
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    47
    €45.39
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Essen Ostviertel
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Low deposit
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    Nissan Qashqai
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    48
    €45.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    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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    Audi Q2
    or similar Compact Elite
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    49
    €45.86
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Citroen C5
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    50
    €45.95
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Instant confirmation!
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationCar rental prices in EssenTop 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 12 suppliers in Essen in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
    Currency
    EUR
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +49
    Average car rental price
    €74 per day
    Average car rental length
    4 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
    €1.75 per liter or €6.62 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €1.66 per liter or €6.28 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.90 per liter or €7.19 per gallon
    Rating
    10 / 10

    Top 20 cities near Essen

    1. Bochumfrom €44.43 per day
      13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
    2. Hernefrom €29.85 per day
      18 km / 11.18 miles away
    3. Dusseldorffrom €30.70 per day
      25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
    4. Dortmundfrom €40.15 per day
      41.7 km / 25.91 miles away
    5. Weezefrom €48.64 per day
      62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
    6. Colognefrom €29.30 per day
      66.7 km / 41.45 miles away
    7. Münsterfrom €27.75 per day
      67.9 km / 42.19 miles away
    8. Bonnfrom €42.99 per day
      80.5 km / 50.02 miles away
    9. Aachenfrom €35.34 per day
      98.3 km / 61.08 miles away
    10. Paderbornfrom €40.74 per day
      121.9 km / 75.75 miles away
    11. Bielefeldfrom €43.34 per day
      123 km / 76.43 miles away
    12. Koblenzfrom €37.56 per day
      126.5 km / 78.6 miles away
    13. Giessenfrom €50.98 per day
      153.9 km / 95.63 miles away
    14. Hahn/Lautzenhausenfrom €51.80 per day
      169 km / 105.01 miles away
    15. Wiesbadenfrom €42.78 per day
      177.4 km / 110.23 miles away
    16. Mainzfrom €42.78 per day
      181.4 km / 112.72 miles away
    17. Bad Kreuznachfrom €29.85 per day
      189.3 km / 117.63 miles away
    18. Frankfurtfrom €41.50 per day
      192.2 km / 119.43 miles away
    19. Offenbachfrom €37.78 per day
      196.3 km / 121.98 miles away
    20. Darmstadtfrom €29.85 per day
      209 km / 129.87 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Essen

    1. Dusseldorf Airportfrom €30.70 per day
      25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
    2. Dortmund Airportfrom €51.23 per day
      41.7 km / 25.91 miles away
    3. Weeze/Niederrhein Airportfrom €48.64 per day
      62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
    4. Cologne Bonn Airportfrom €32.50 per day
      66.7 km / 41.45 miles away
    5. Münster Osnabrück Airportfrom €35.99 per day
      87.9 km / 54.62 miles away
    6. Paderborn Lippstadt Airportfrom €91.38 per day
      111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
    7. Frankfurt-Hahn Airportfrom €51.80 per day
      169 km / 105.01 miles away
    8. Frankfurt Westfrom €41.50 per day
      185.4 km / 115.2 miles away
    9. Frankfurt Central Stationfrom €42.94 per day
      189.8 km / 117.94 miles away
    10. Frankfurt Airportfrom €43.87 per day
      192.2 km / 119.43 miles away
    11. Bremen Airportfrom €47.12 per day
      213.6 km / 132.72 miles away
    12. Hannover Airportfrom €40.25 per day
      213.9 km / 132.91 miles away
    13. Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airportfrom €64.17 per day
      307.9 km / 191.32 miles away
    14. Hamburg Central Train Stationfrom €70.19 per day
      308.2 km / 191.51 miles away
    15. Hamburg Airportfrom €22.95 per day
      313.9 km / 195.05 miles away
    16. Stuttgart Airportfrom €34.83 per day
      345.9 km / 214.93 miles away
    17. Nurnberg Airportfrom €45.11 per day
      360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
    18. Leipzig/Halle Airportfrom €43.65 per day
      362 km / 224.94 miles away
    19. Berlin Lichterfeldefrom €40.33 per day
      443.5 km / 275.58 miles away
    20. Berlin Zoo Train Stationfrom €66.04 per day
      447.7 km / 278.19 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Essen (Downtown)
    11 rental locations
    B
    Essen (Downtown)
    2 rental locations
    C
    Essen Werden
    3 rental locations
    D
    Essen South
    1 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 April
    Average price €39 A good deal €50 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Essen
    €102
    €51
    €0

    €61

    in January

    Jan

    €70

    in February

    Feb

    €61

    in March

    Mar

    €92

    in April

    Apr

    €87

    in May

    May

    €52

    in June

    Jun

    €64

    in July

    Jul

    €51

    in August

    Aug

    €41

    in September

    Sep

    €45

    in October

    Oct

    €62

    in November

    Nov

    €61

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Essen is September (when prices average €41.36 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average €92.33).

    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 November, and the least popular is March.

    Monthly searches in Essen by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.8
    0.9
    0

    1.2 times in January

    Jan

    Same as average in February

    Feb

    0.3 times in March

    Mar

    1.5 times in April

    Apr

    0.6 times in May

    May

    0.3 times in June

    Jun

    0.9 times in July

    Jul

    0.6 times in August

    Aug

    1.1 times in September

    Sep

    1.5 times in October

    Oct

    1.6 times in November

    Nov

    1.4 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 November, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in February, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in Essen
    7
    3
    0

    5 days in January

    Jan

    3 days in February

    Feb

    4 days in March

    Mar

    4 days in April

    Apr

    5 days in May

    May

    4 days in June

    Jun

    4 days in July

    Jul

    4 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    5 days in October

    Oct

    6 days in November

    Nov

    5 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations5
    🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Starcar, Europcar, Keddy, Thrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, Small cars, Large cars, Vans
    🤑 Lowest price€44 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierKeddy

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Buchbinder (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Dollar (rated 8 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    2
    Total rental companies
    12
    Average daily price
    €74
    Lowest daily price
    €44
    Total cars available
    723

    Top 12 suppliers in Essen in 2025

    Buchbinder
    2 locations
    Buchbinder
    8.6
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9
    Car condition
    9.2
    €45 - €309
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruhrtalstraße 101, 45239 Essen
    Enterprise
    3 locations
    Enterprise
    8.5
    Very good
    15 reviews
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    9.1
    Agent helpfulness
    8
    Pick-up speed
    8.6
    Drop-off speed
    8.8
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.5
    €44 - €225
    per day
    Most popular location
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    8.4
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    €66 - €84
    per day
    Most popular location
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.4
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.8
    €56 - €129
    per day
    Most popular location
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    Europcar
    2 locations
    Europcar
    8.3
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.9
    €49 - €340
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruhrtalstr. 101
    SIXT
    1 location
    SIXT
    8.3
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    €81 - €234
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Flizzr
    1 location
    Flizzr
    8.3
    Very good
    Value for money
    8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.5
    €73 - €111
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.8
    €57 - €73
    per day
    Most popular location
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    Budget
    2 locations
    Budget
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.1
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.5
    €55 - €127
    per day
    Most popular location
    Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
    Starcar
    1 location
    Starcar
    8.1
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.5
    €50 - €290
    per day
    Most popular location
    Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
    Keddy
    2 locations
    Keddy
    8.1
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.4
    €44 - €310
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruhrtalstraße 101, 45239 Essen
    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.0
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.2
    €44 - €310
    per day
    Most popular location
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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