Car Rental in Essen (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar


PLN 185.45 per day
Economy
Opel Corsa or similar


PLN 194.77 per day
Compact
Skoda Kamiq or similar


PLN 232.98 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar


PLN 259.36 per day
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Intermediate SUV
Ford Kuga or similar


PLN 292.38 per day
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar


PLN 417.83 per day
Full-size
Volvo S60 or similar


PLN 451.58 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz E Class or similar


PLN 547.36 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:54 AM on 7/14/25. 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
PLN 323 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
PLN 7.46 per liter or PLN 28.24 per gallon
Lowest gas price
PLN 7.08 per liter or PLN 26.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
PLN 8.10 per liter or PLN 30.66 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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25.8 km / 16 miles away
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41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
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62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
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66.7 km / 41.4 miles away
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87.9 km / 54.6 miles away
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111.9 km / 69.5 miles away
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169 km / 105 miles away
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185.4 km / 115.2 miles away
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189.8 km / 117.9 miles away
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192.2 km / 119.4 miles away
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213.6 km / 132.7 miles away
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213.9 km / 132.9 miles away
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307.9 km / 191.3 miles away
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308.2 km / 191.5 miles away
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313.9 km / 195 miles away
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345.9 km / 214.9 miles away
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360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
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362 km / 224.9 miles away
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443.5 km / 275.6 miles away
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447.7 km / 278.2 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Essen (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Essen (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Essen (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Essen (Downtown) is August — when rental costs average PLN 120.72 per day. This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average PLN 392.89 per day).
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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Essen (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 6 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Essen (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Essen (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Essen (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Essen (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Starcar, Europcar, Keddy, Thrifty |
Popular car categories | Large cars, Vans, Medium cars, Small cars |
Lowest price | PLN 185 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Starcar | Mercedes Benz Vito | 5 | 5 | Vans |
Enterprise | Fiat Ducato Cargo | 4 | 13 | Large cars |
Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Starcar | Mercedes Benz Vito | 5 | 2 | Vans |
Thrifty | Polestar 2 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Starcar | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Enterprise | Volkswagen Caddy | 4 | 5 | Large cars |
Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Enterprise | Audi A6 | 4 | 3 | Premium cars |
Europcar | Skoda Kamiq | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
8 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
PLN 322.72
Lowest daily price
PLN 185.45
Total cars available
378
Top 11 suppliers in Essen (Downtown) in 2025

Enterprise
+490201384660
Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
PLN 189 - PLN 789
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
10:00 - 13:00

Hertz
+490201176690
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
PLN 279 - PLN 356
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 12:00

Avis
+49201233911
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
PLN 236 - PLN 547
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00

Europcar
+49201247540
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
PLN 207 - PLN 1,447
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 20:00
Tue:
07:30 - 20:00
Wed:
07:30 - 20:00
Thu:
07:30 - 20:00
Fri:
07:30 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00

SIXT
+498966060060
Ostfeldstr. 9
PLN 343 - PLN 998
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 20:00
Tue:
06:00 - 20:00
Wed:
06:00 - 20:00
Thu:
06:00 - 20:00
Fri:
06:00 - 20:00
Sat:
06:00 - 20:00
Sun:
06:00 - 20:00

Flizzr
+498966060060
Ostfeldstr. 9
PLN 311 - PLN 474
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 20:00
Tue:
06:00 - 20:00
Wed:
06:00 - 20:00
Thu:
06:00 - 20:00
Fri:
06:00 - 20:00
Sat:
06:00 - 20:00
Sun:
06:00 - 20:00

Thrifty
+49201176690
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
PLN 243 - PLN 310
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 12:00

Budget
+4969710445596
Alfredistrasse 28
PLN 234 - PLN 542
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00

Starcar
+4902017472820
Gladbecker Str. 18, 45141 Essen
PLN 212 - PLN 1,232
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:30
Tue:
07:30 - 18:30
Wed:
07:30 - 18:30
Thu:
07:30 - 18:30
Fri:
07:30 - 18:30
Sat:
09:00 - 12:00
Sun:
09:00 - 10:00

Keddy
+49201247540
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
PLN 185 - PLN 1,320
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 20:00
Tue:
07:30 - 20:00
Wed:
07:30 - 20:00
Thu:
07:30 - 20:00
Fri:
07:30 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00

Dollar
+490201176690
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
PLN 185 - PLN 1,320
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:30 - 12:00
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