Car Rental in Essen

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Essen, Germany
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Mini
Opel Adam or similar
Opel Adam
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$28.22 per day
Downtown
Compact
Opel Astra or similar
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$33.57 per day
Downtown
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Flizzr
$37.53 per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Peugeot 408 or similar
Peugeot 408
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$46.54 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Starcar
$47.09 per day
Downtown
Compact Elite
Audi Q2 or similar
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$49.24 per day
Essen Ostviertel
Intermediate Elite
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Buchbinder
$51.92 per day
Downtown
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$54.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:29 PM on 5/6/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+49
Average car rental price
$44 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.96 per liter or $7.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.86 per liter or $7.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.13 per liter or $8.05 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Essen

  1. Bochum from $28.22 per day
    13.6 km / 8.5 miles away
  2. Herne from $42.12 per day
    18 km / 11.2 miles away
  3. Dusseldorf from $26.13 per day
    25.8 km / 16 miles away
  4. Dortmund from $28.22 per day
    41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  5. Weeze from $41.50 per day
    62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
  6. Cologne from $24.17 per day
    66.7 km / 41.4 miles away
  7. Münster from $25.72 per day
    67.9 km / 42.2 miles away
  8. Bonn from $45.35 per day
    80.5 km / 50 miles away
  9. Aachen from $41.73 per day
    98.3 km / 61.1 miles away
  10. Paderborn from $37.81 per day
    121.9 km / 75.7 miles away
  11. Bielefeld from $32.96 per day
    123 km / 76.4 miles away
  12. Koblenz from $33.03 per day
    126.5 km / 78.6 miles away
  13. Giessen from $33.56 per day
    153.9 km / 95.6 miles away
  14. Hahn/Lautzenhausen from $39.58 per day
    169 km / 105 miles away
  15. Wiesbaden from $51.77 per day
    177.4 km / 110.2 miles away
  16. Mainz from $45.35 per day
    181.4 km / 112.7 miles away
  17. Bad Kreuznach from $41.73 per day
    189.3 km / 117.6 miles away
  18. Frankfurt from $42.45 per day
    192.2 km / 119.4 miles away
  19. Offenbach from $41.73 per day
    196.3 km / 122 miles away
  20. Darmstadt from $44.58 per day
    209 km / 129.9 miles away

Top 20 locations near Essen

  1. Dusseldorf Airport from $26.13 per day
    25.8 km / 16 miles away
  2. Dortmund Airport from $45.38 per day
    41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  3. Weeze/Niederrhein Airport from $41.50 per day
    62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
  4. Cologne Bonn Airport from $24.17 per day
    66.7 km / 41.4 miles away
  5. Münster Osnabrück Airport from $34.00 per day
    87.9 km / 54.6 miles away
  6. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport from $51.45 per day
    111.9 km / 69.5 miles away
  7. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport from $39.58 per day
    169 km / 105 miles away
  8. Frankfurt West from $45.14 per day
    185.4 km / 115.2 miles away
  9. Frankfurt Central Station from $48.88 per day
    189.8 km / 117.9 miles away
  10. Frankfurt Airport from $43.61 per day
    192.2 km / 119.4 miles away
  11. Bremen Airport from $43.01 per day
    213.6 km / 132.7 miles away
  12. Hannover Airport from $41.73 per day
    213.9 km / 132.9 miles away
  13. Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airport from $58.76 per day
    307.9 km / 191.3 miles away
  14. Hamburg Central Train Station from $54.83 per day
    308.2 km / 191.5 miles away
  15. Hamburg Airport from $21.10 per day
    313.9 km / 195 miles away
  16. Stuttgart Airport from $20.83 per day
    345.9 km / 214.9 miles away
  17. Nurnberg Airport from $26.97 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  18. Leipzig/Halle Airport from $48.52 per day
    362 km / 224.9 miles away
  19. Berlin Lichterfelde from $71.69 per day
    443.5 km / 275.6 miles away
  20. Berlin Zoo Train Station from $52.75 per day
    447.7 km / 278.2 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in Essen
$68.41
January
$78.61
February
$68.26
March
$103.31
April
$80.97
May
$61.07
June
$70.83
July
$57.51
August
$46.42
September
$50.76
October
$69.26
November
$68.47
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Essen is September (when prices average $46.42 per day). This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $103.31).

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 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
5
January
3
February
4
March
4
April
3
May
3
June
3
July
4
August
4
September
5
October
6
November
5
December

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 July, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Essen by pick-up date relative to the average
109%
January
89%
February
30%
March
129%
April
60%
May
119%
June
149%
July
50%
August
79%
September
129%
October
139%
November
119%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 5
Popular suppliers Enterprise, Starcar, Europcar, Keddy, Thrifty
Popular car categories Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars, Vans
Lowest price $28 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Enterprise Volkswagen Golf 5 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Fiat Ducato Cargo 4 13 Large cars
Starcar Mercedes Benz Vito 5 5 Vans
Enterprise Toyota Aygo 3 2 Small cars
Enterprise Opel Corsa 4 1 Small cars
Starcar Mercedes Benz Vito 5 2 Vans
Starcar Volkswagen Passat Variant 5 3 Station wagons
Enterprise Volkswagen Caddy 4 5 Large cars
Enterprise BMW 3 Series 4 2 Large cars
Enterprise Audi A6 4 3 Premium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.2 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$43.63
Lowest daily price
$28.22
Total cars available
540

Top 12 suppliers in Essen in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 15 reviews
3 locations
$48 - $1,189
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$28 - $67
Buchbinder
Buchbinder
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$43 - $81
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$47 - $130
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$60 - $116
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$38 - $114
Starcar
Starcar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$42 - $117
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$34 - $49
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.8 / 1 review
2 locations
$42 - $95
Budget
Budget
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$58 - $95
Flizzr
Flizzr
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$38 - $87
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$38 - $87

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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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MARKO K
May 14, 2025
Great service
Friendly staff and very quick to pick up and drop off the car.
Kelly
May 14, 2025
Good prices
Good prices. Easy process
Douglas Moore
May 14, 2025
Best deal
Easy process, great price!
Heidi Wilcox
May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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Dean Brunton
May 14, 2025
Very helpful customer service
Very helpful customer service. Customer Satisfaction Specialist Alexander has made sure my case has been handled quickly and without any trouble!
Jakub
May 14, 2025
Everything worked as it should
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May 14, 2025
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Attila Kiss
May 14, 2025
Very fast and easy.
It was very fast to reserve and they had the cheapest deals.
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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