Discovercars logo
#1
World's Most Visited Car Rental Comparison and Booking Website

Car Rental in Essen (Downtown)

Save up to 70%. Clear prices, no surprises.
Trusted by 7M travelers
24/7 Support
Free Cancellation
Desktop Image
Essen (Downtown), Essen, Germany
Tue, Jul 28
11:00 am
  • 12:30 am
  • 1:00 am
  • 1:30 am
  • 2:00 am
  • 2:30 am
  • 3:00 am
  • 3:30 am
  • 4:00 am
  • 4:30 am
  • 5:00 am
  • 5:30 am
  • 6:00 am
  • 6:30 am
  • 7:00 am
  • 7:30 am
  • 8:00 am
  • 8:30 am
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:30 am
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:30 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:30 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:30 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm
  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm
  • 7:00 pm
  • 7:30 pm
  • 8:00 pm
  • 8:30 pm
  • 9:00 pm
  • 9:30 pm
  • 10:00 pm
  • 10:30 pm
  • 11:00 pm
  • 11:30 pm
Wed, Aug 05
11:00 am
  • 12:30 am
  • 1:00 am
  • 1:30 am
  • 2:00 am
  • 2:30 am
  • 3:00 am
  • 3:30 am
  • 4:00 am
  • 4:30 am
  • 5:00 am
  • 5:30 am
  • 6:00 am
  • 6:30 am
  • 7:00 am
  • 7:30 am
  • 8:00 am
  • 8:30 am
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:30 am
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:30 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:30 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:30 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm
  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm
  • 7:00 pm
  • 7:30 pm
  • 8:00 pm
  • 8:30 pm
  • 9:00 pm
  • 9:30 pm
  • 10:00 pm
  • 10:30 pm
  • 11:00 pm
  • 11:30 pm
Driver's country of residence is
United States of America (USA)
  • Afghanistan
  • Åland Islands
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Ascension Island
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bonaire
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macau
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Martinique
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestine, State of
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Helena
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint-Martin (France)
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
  • Swaziland
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • United States of America (USA)
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Virgin Islands (British)
  • Virgin Islands (U.S.)
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands
  • Western Sahara
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
 and age is
30-65
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30-65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80+
Rated Excellent
277,988 reviews on
1,000+ brands
1,000+ brands

Cheapest car rental rates

Seat Ibiza

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
$26.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Opel Astra

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
8
$26.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
16
$30.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

VW Taigo

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
9
$28.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
1
$25.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$26.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

SEAT Ibiza

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
$26.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
$26.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Golf

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
$26.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Golf

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
7
$26.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Opel Mokka

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
10
$28.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

VW Golf

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
$28.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
12
$29.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Jeep Avenger

or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
13
$29.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Electric

Opel Frontera

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
14
$29.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Electric

Citroen C3 Aircross

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
15
$29.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Passat

or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
17
$31.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

VW T-Roc

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
18
$31.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen T-Roc

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
19
$31.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Hyundai i10

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
20
$31.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
21
$31.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

VW Tiguan

or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
22
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Tiguan

or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
23
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Opel Grandland

or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
24
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
25
$32.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

BMW 1 Series

or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
26
$32.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Skoda Octavia STW

or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
27
$33.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Ford Kuga

or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
28
$33.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Passat STW

or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
4
29
$34.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Audi Q2

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
30
$34.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Skoda Kamiq

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
31
$35.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

Volkswagen Golf

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
32
$35.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

BMW 3 Series

or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
33
$35.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Audi A3 Sedan

or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
34
$35.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

or similar Compact Elite Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
35
$36.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Hyundai i30

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
36
$36.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

BMW 3 Series Touring

or similar Full-size Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
37
$36.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
38
$37.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now
Free GPS

BMW X3

or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
39
$37.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Free GPS

Audi A6

or similar Premium Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
40
$37.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Audi A6 Avant

or similar Premium Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
41
$37.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Electric

Audi A6 Avant e-tron

or similar Premium Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
42
$38.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

BMW 4 Series

or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
4
A/C
2
43
$38.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

BMW 4 Series Coupé

or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
4
A/C
2
44
$38.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Essen Limbecker Platz
Drop-off information
Downtown
Ostfeldstr. 9
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now

Volkswagen Golf STW

or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
45
$38.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

Volkswagen T-Roc

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
46
$38.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
47
$39.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

SEAT Ateca

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
48
$39.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

Peugeot 408

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
49
$39.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now

Hyundai i10

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
50
$40.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Showing 9 out of 50 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:29 on 24/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Why book with us?

Special offers
Special offers
As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
Highly-rated
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 250k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
7M users
7M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near Essen (Downtown)Map of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Essen (Downtown) and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 9 suppliers in Essen (Downtown) 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
$63 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
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.89 per liter or $7.15 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.16 per liter or $8.18 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Essen (Downtown)

  1. Essen Southfrom $43.97 per day
    2 km / 1.24 miles away
  2. Essen Borbeck Downtownfrom $40.98 per day
    5 km / 3.11 miles away
  3. Essen Werdenfrom $40.44 per day
    8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
  4. Muelheim (Downtown)from $51.71 per day
    9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
  5. Gelsenkirchen (Downtown)from $37.01 per day
    9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
  6. Oberhausen Schladfrom $40.79 per day
    9.8 km / 6.09 miles away
  7. Muelheim Downtownfrom $40.65 per day
    10.1 km / 6.28 miles away
  8. Oberhausen (Downtown)from $53.99 per day
    12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
  9. Bochum (Downtown)from $39.33 per day
    13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
  10. Duisburg Train Stationfrom $39.21 per day
    17 km / 10.56 miles away
  11. Duisburg (Downtown)from $45.18 per day
    17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
  12. Herne Eastfrom $40.65 per day
    18 km / 11.18 miles away
  13. Duisburg Southfrom $43.62 per day
    18.8 km / 11.68 miles away
  14. Recklinghausen (Downtown)from $31.63 per day
    21 km / 13.05 miles away
  15. Wuppertal (Downtown)from $70.77 per day
    24.2 km / 15.04 miles away
  16. Wuppertal Barmen
    24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
  17. Dusseldorf Airportfrom $21.25 per day
    25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
  18. Dusseldorf Northfrom $42.50 per day
    26.6 km / 16.53 miles away
  19. Dusseldorf Morsenbroichfrom $45.74 per day
    27.5 km / 17.09 miles away
  20. Dortmund Innenstadt-Westfrom $38.70 per day
    29.2 km / 18.14 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Enterprise
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
B
Hertz
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
C
Keddy
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
D
Avis
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
E
Budget
Alfredistrasse 28

When to book in Essen (Downtown) and for how long?

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.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month August
Average price $48 A good deal $54 Cheapest supplier Enterprise Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Essen (Downtown)
$117
$58
$0

$56

in January

Jan

$58

in February

Feb

$37

in March

Mar

$67

in April

Apr

$62

in May

May

$41

in June

Jun

$65

in July

Jul

$106

in August

Aug

$33

in September

Sep

$57

in October

Oct

$61

in November

Nov

$61

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Essen (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $33.28 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $106.27 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.

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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

Monthly searches in Essen (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
3.5
1.8
0

1.3 times in January

Jan

1.2 times in February

Feb

0.1 times in March

Mar

0.5 times in April

Apr

0.5 times in May

May

0.5 times in June

Jun

1.3 times in July

Jul

0.5 times in August

Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

1.8 times in October

Oct

0.5 times in November

Nov

3.2 times in December

Dec

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 March the average rental period is 12 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Essen (Downtown)
13
7
0

8 days in January

Jan

5 days in February

Feb

12 days in March

Mar

3 days in April

Apr

3 days in May

May

12 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

2 days in August

Aug

6 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

5 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Keddy, Avis, Europcar, Starcar
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, SUVs, vans
🤑 Lowest price$39 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEnterprise

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Buchbinder DeutschlandBH (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$63
Lowest daily price
$39
Total cars available
173

Top 9 suppliers in Essen (Downtown) in 2026

Enterprise
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
14 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$39–$271
per day
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
+490201384660
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-19:00
Tue
07:30-19:00
Wed
07:30-19:00
Thu
07:30-19:00
Fri
07:30-19:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
10:00-13:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
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
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$39–$271
per day
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
+490201176690
Show 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
Keddy
Keddy
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$44–$199
per day
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
+49201247540
Show 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
Avis
Avis
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.7
$44–$199
per day
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
+49201233911
Show 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
Flizzr
Flizzr
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.6
$60–$124
per day
Ostfeldstr. 9
+498966060060
Show 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
Budget
Budget
8.2
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
$60–$124
per day
Alfredistrasse 28
+4969710445596
Show 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
Dollar
Dollar
8.1
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
8.7
$60–$124
per day
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
+490201176690
Show 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
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$60–$124
per day
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
+49201176690
Show 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
Buchbinder DeutschlandBH
Buchbinder DeutschlandBH
8.1
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
$60–$124
per day
Schuetzenbahn 65
+49201247540
Show 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

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Highly recommended by our customers

Customer support did a great job fixing…
Customer support did a great job fixing a problem with the rent company
Ariel Nir,
Jul 25, 2026
The prices and selection were very good.
The prices and selection were very good.
Rick,
Jul 25, 2026
Good booking process.
Good booking process.
John Hnit,
Jul 25, 2026
Easy to book
Easy to book , value for money , trusted hire company on site at the airport
customer,
Jul 25, 2026
Good price
Good price, no deposit, no hidden fees, insurance covers whole external damage. No s...
Patrik Z,
Jul 25, 2026
Good interface
Good interface
Lourdes,
Jul 25, 2026
simple and easy
simple and easy
Godwin Gatt,
Jul 25, 2026
First time to reserve
First time to reserve
Customer,
Jul 25, 2026
good
fast and good
Mohd Pazman Othman,
Jul 25, 2026
Bon service
Bon service
soufiane ellali,
Jul 25, 2026
EASY PROCESS AND COMPETITIVE PRICES
EASY PROCESS AND COMPETITIVE PRICES
Gabriele Pontecorvo,
Jul 25, 2026
Thank you alma
Thank you alma
Ramazan Tezcan,
Jul 25, 2026
booking was very quick and efficient.
booking was very quick and efficient.
Gavin,
Jul 25, 2026
good good good
good good. good
Robert Waterman,
Jul 25, 2026
Excellent Rent a car app,to be more value ,u need to follow up with rent a car offices.
Excellent Excellent Rent a car app, to be more value,u need to follow up with the re...
Osama Salama,
Jul 25, 2026
Star
Service is good.
Igor,
Jul 25, 2026
Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 277,988 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

Save even more with our mobile app

Find exclusive deals
Find the best deals on the map
Manage and view your booking on the go
Scan to download and book on your phone
A woman looking at her phone in a parking lotThe DiscoverCars.com app opened with the search results for a medium car at Lisbon Airport showing
Sign up for our newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter

Sign up to receive the best car rental deals in your inbox! No spam, just exclusive deals!
By providing your email address you agree to our
Car Rental
Germany
Essen
Essen (Downtown)
Company
Support
Partnership
Company
Support
Partnership
TrustScore 4.6
277,988 reviews
Discovercars logo

© 2011 - 2026 DISCOVERCARS All Rights Reserved.

Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyTerms & Conditions