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Essen (Downtown), Essen, Germany
Sat, May 16
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    Toyota Aygo

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    3
    1
    $20.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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
    A/C
    5
    3
    $22.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Skoda Octavia

    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    4
    $23.99
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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
    A/C
    5
    7
    $24.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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
    A/C
    4
    2
    $21.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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 STW

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    5
    $24.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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
    A/C
    4
    6
    $24.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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 STW

    or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    8
    $25.81
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    9
    $25.81
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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 STW

    or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    10
    $26.49
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    BMW 1 Series

    or similar Compact Elite
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    11
    $29.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    BMW 3 Series

    or similar Full-size
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    12
    $31.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Hyundai i10

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    13
    $31.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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
    A/C
    5
    14
    $32.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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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    BMW 3 Series STW

    or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    15
    $32.88
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Opel Adam

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    2
    16
    $33.45
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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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    Average deposit
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    17
    $34.23
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    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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    Opel Adam

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    2
    18
    $34.50
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    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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    SEAT Ibiza

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    19
    $34.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Seat Ibiza

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    20
    $34.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Essen Limbecker Platz
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    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Seat Ibiza

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    21
    $34.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Ford Kuga

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    22
    $34.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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    Skoda Kamiq

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    23
    $35.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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 Adam

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    24
    $35.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    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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    Ford Fiesta

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    25
    $35.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    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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    Low deposit
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    Volvo XC60

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    26
    $35.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    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
    A/C
    5
    27
    $35.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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 i10

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    A/C
    4
    28
    $36.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    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
    A/C
    5
    29
    $36.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    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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    SEAT Ibiza

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    30
    $36.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Astra

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    31
    $37.06
    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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    Hyundai i30

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    32
    $37.15
    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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    Online check-in

    Ford Fiesta

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    33
    $37.18
    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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    Volkswagen Golf

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    34
    $37.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Low deposit
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    VW Golf

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    35
    $37.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Low deposit
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    Volkswagen T-Cross

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    36
    $37.87
    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 Fiesta

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    37
    $38.33
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    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 Economy SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    38
    $38.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Volkswagen T-Cross

    or similar Economy SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    39
    $38.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Volkswagen Golf STW

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    40
    $39.18
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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 T-Roc

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    41
    $39.43
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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 T-Roc

    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    42
    $39.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    VW T-Roc

    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    43
    $39.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Essen Limbecker Platz
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    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Volkswagen T-Roc

    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    44
    $39.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Audi A6

    or similar Premium
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    45
    $39.66
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    Downtown
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
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    VW Golf

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    46
    $39.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Ostfeldstr. 9
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    Nissan Qashqai

    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    47
    $40.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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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    SEAT Ateca

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    48
    $40.45
    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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    Skoda Kamiq

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    49
    $40.69
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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    Peugeot 408

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    50
    $40.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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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    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 12 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
    $61 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
    $2.05 per liter or $7.76 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.94 per liter or $7.34 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $2.22 per liter or $8.40 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Essen (Downtown)

    1. Essen Southfrom $47.54 per day
      2 km / 1.24 miles away
    2. Essen Borbeck Downtownfrom $28.69 per day
      5 km / 3.11 miles away
    3. Essen Werdenfrom $43.97 per day
      8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
    4. Muelheim (Downtown)from $38.06 per day
      9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
    5. Gelsenkirchen (Downtown)from $48.47 per day
      9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
    6. Oberhausen Schladfrom $34.31 per day
      9.8 km / 6.09 miles away
    7. Muelheim Downtownfrom $38.15 per day
      10.1 km / 6.28 miles away
    8. Oberhausen (Downtown)from $27.11 per day
      12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
    9. Bochum (Downtown)from $44.38 per day
      13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
    10. Duisburg Train Stationfrom $44.36 per day
      17 km / 10.56 miles away
    11. Duisburg (Downtown)from $44.38 per day
      17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
    12. Herne Eastfrom $43.56 per day
      18 km / 11.18 miles away
    13. Duisburg Southfrom $63.65 per day
      18.8 km / 11.68 miles away
    14. Recklinghausen (Downtown)from $34.90 per day
      21 km / 13.05 miles away
    15. Wuppertal (Downtown)from $26.57 per day
      24.2 km / 15.04 miles away
    16. Wuppertal Barmen
      24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
    17. Dusseldorf Airportfrom $24.68 per day
      25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
    18. Dusseldorf Northfrom $46.84 per day
      26.6 km / 16.53 miles away
    19. Dusseldorf Morsenbroichfrom $50.36 per day
      27.5 km / 17.09 miles away
    20. Dortmund Innenstadt-Westfrom $43.56 per day
      29.2 km / 18.14 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Enterprise
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
    B
    Keddy
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    C
    Avis
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    D
    Hertz
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    E
    SIXT
    Ostfeldstr. 9

    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 $76 A good deal $50 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day in Essen (Downtown)
    $140
    $70
    $0

    $57

    in January

    Jan

    $60

    in February

    Feb

    $38

    in March

    Mar

    $69

    in April

    Apr

    $84

    in May

    May

    $61

    in June

    Jun

    $67

    in July

    Jul

    $128

    in August

    Aug

    $34

    in September

    Sep

    $59

    in October

    Oct

    $62

    in November

    Nov

    $62

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Essen (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $34.25 per day. This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $127.58 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
    3.7
    1.9
    0

    1.4 times in January

    Jan

    1.3 times in February

    Feb

    0.1 times in March

    Mar

    0.6 times in April

    Apr

    0.7 times in May

    May

    0.4 times in June

    Jun

    Same as average in July

    Jul

    0.4 times in August

    Aug

    0.3 times in September

    Sep

    1.8 times in October

    Oct

    0.6 times in November

    Nov

    3.4 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

    6 days in May

    May

    4 days in June

    Jun

    4 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, Starcar, Avis, SIXT
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, SUVs, vans
    🤑 Lowest price$47 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Enterprise (rated 8.7 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    12
    Average daily price
    $61
    Lowest daily price
    $47
    Total cars available
    281

    Top 12 suppliers in Essen (Downtown) in 2026

    Enterprise
    Enterprise
    8.7
    Excellent
    14 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    9.4
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.6
    Drop-off speed
    9.0
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    $47–$207
    per day
    Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
    +490201384660
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    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
    Avis
    Avis
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.2
    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
    $64–$292
    per day
    Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
    +49201233911
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    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
    SIXT
    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
    $55–$98
    per day
    Ostfeldstr. 9
    +498966060060
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    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
    Keddy
    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
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.9
    $52–$215
    per day
    Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
    +49201247540
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    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
    Hertz
    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
    9.0
    $47–$78
    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
    Budget
    Budget
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.7
    $63–$289
    per day
    Alfredistrasse 28
    +4969710445596
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    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
    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
    $63–$289
    per day
    Gladbecker Str. 18
    0201 / 7472820
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    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
    Buchbinder DeutschlandBH
    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
    $63–$289
    per day
    Schuetzenbahn 65
    +49201247540
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    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
    Dollar
    8.1
    Very 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
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.5
    $48–$1,402
    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
    Flizzr
    Flizzr
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.4
    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
    $55–$74
    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
    Europcar
    Europcar
    8.1
    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
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    $51–$246
    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
    Thrifty
    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
    $48–$77
    per day
    Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
    +49201176690
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    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
    Showing 9 out of 12 suppliers

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    easy payment
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    May 14, 2026
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    May 14, 2026
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    Essen (Downtown)
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    TrustScore 4.6
    267,826 reviews
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