Car Rental in Essen (Downtown)

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Downtown, Essen, Germany
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
PLN 185.45 per day
Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
PLN 194.77 per day
Compact
Skoda Kamiq or similar
Skoda Kamiq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
PLN 232.98 per day
Economy Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Starcar
PLN 259.36 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate SUV
Ford Kuga or similar
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
PLN 292.38 per day
Standard SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flizzr
PLN 417.83 per day
Full-size
Volvo S60 or similar
Volvo S60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
PLN 451.58 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz E Class or similar
Mercedes Benz E Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
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

  1. Dusseldorf Airport from PLN 130.64 per day
    25.8 km / 16 miles away
  2. Dortmund Airport from PLN 218.00 per day
    41.7 km / 25.9 miles away
  3. Weeze/Niederrhein Airport from PLN 206.98 per day
    62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
  4. Cologne Bonn Airport from PLN 138.30 per day
    66.7 km / 41.4 miles away
  5. Münster Osnabrück Airport from PLN 153.15 per day
    87.9 km / 54.6 miles away
  6. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport from PLN 388.85 per day
    111.9 km / 69.5 miles away
  7. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport from PLN 220.43 per day
    169 km / 105 miles away
  8. Frankfurt West from PLN 176.60 per day
    185.4 km / 115.2 miles away
  9. Frankfurt Central Station from PLN 182.72 per day
    189.8 km / 117.9 miles away
  10. Frankfurt Airport from PLN 186.68 per day
    192.2 km / 119.4 miles away
  11. Bremen Airport from PLN 200.51 per day
    213.6 km / 132.7 miles away
  12. Hannover Airport from PLN 171.28 per day
    213.9 km / 132.9 miles away
  13. Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airport from PLN 273.06 per day
    307.9 km / 191.3 miles away
  14. Hamburg Central Train Station from PLN 298.68 per day
    308.2 km / 191.5 miles away
  15. Hamburg Airport from PLN 97.66 per day
    313.9 km / 195 miles away
  16. Stuttgart Airport from PLN 148.21 per day
    345.9 km / 214.9 miles away
  17. Nurnberg Airport from PLN 191.96 per day
    360.9 km / 224.3 miles away
  18. Leipzig/Halle Airport from PLN 185.75 per day
    362 km / 224.9 miles away
  19. Berlin Lichterfelde from PLN 171.62 per day
    443.5 km / 275.6 miles away
  20. Berlin Zoo Train Station from PLN 281.02 per day
    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)
PLN 273.32
January
PLN 318.85
February
PLN 259.58
March
PLN 392.89
April
PLN 370.34
May
PLN 222.85
June
PLN 301.23
July
PLN 120.72
August
PLN 170.00
September
PLN 203.45
October
PLN 291.58
November
PLN 260.38
December
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.

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

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
129%
January
90%
February
39%
March
168%
April
65%
May
39%
June
103%
July
39%
August
90%
September
142%
October
142%
November
155%
December

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
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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
Enterprise
Very good 8.6 / 10 reviews
+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
Hertz
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+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
Avis
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+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
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+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
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+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
Flizzr
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+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
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+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
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+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
Starcar
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+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
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+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
Dollar
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+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

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 16, 2025
easy to do on line
easy to do on line
Diana
Jul 16, 2025
Great service.
Great service.
Johnny
Jul 15, 2025
Smooth and quick process
Smooth and quick process
Joe Brown
Jul 15, 2025
Good
Ok, very easy step by step
Jakub Matusiak
Jul 15, 2025
Good value Good service Good car!
Good value straightforward car hire
Peter Strawbridge
Jul 15, 2025
Good
Good, very good
Marlene
Jul 15, 2025
everything was perfekt!
everything was perfekt!
VesDur
Jul 15, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
ESTEBAN
Jul 15, 2025
really helpful!
I had a negative experience with a local rental company in Sardinia that refused to accept my Quebec driver’s license, even though I had prepaid through DiscoverCars. I was frustrated, especially since I hadn’t noticed a small clause in the provider’s terms. But I have to highlight the excellent customer service I received afterward. Nicolas took the time to carefully review my case and, although DiscoverCars wasn’t technically obligated to do more, he offered me a full credit for future use — a gesture I truly appreciated. Thank you to the whole team — and especially to Nicolas — for your understanding, professionalism, and commitment to long-term customer satisfaction. I’ll definitely continue using DiscoverCars for my future trips.
Stephan Rhein
Jul 15, 2025
Top service en goedkoep
Top service en goedkoep
mehmet acar
Jul 15, 2025
quick easy thorough
quick easy thorough
NUR RAHMAN
Jul 15, 2025
Friendly website
Friendly website. Easy to understand the options offered in various size cars
Raj Jain
Jul 15, 2025
Easy and convinient
Easy and convinient
Marcin Potempa
Jul 15, 2025
Professional
Very satisfied about the service
Marius Badescu
Jul 15, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking
Greg Yates
Jul 15, 2025
Mario was no hassle
Mario was no hassle. Did not try to mickey mouse the payment. Very happy.
Paul Chapman

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