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Hyundai i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
$40.24
per day
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$66.02
per day
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$89.94
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$96.51
per day
Rental office
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
$46.46
per day
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Audi A3
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.54
per day
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Volkswagen Passat STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$53.84
per day
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
4
$93.09
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Essen (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Essen (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 15, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 11 suppliers in Essen (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+49
Average car rental price
$67 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
$2.20 per liter or $8.34 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.84 per liter or $6.98 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.50 per liter or $9.47 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Essen (Downtown)
- Dusseldorf Airportfrom $26.14 per day25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
- Dortmund Airportfrom $50.21 per day41.7 km / 25.91 miles away
- Weeze/Niederrhein Airportfrom $56.15 per day62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
- Cologne Bonn Airportfrom $34.51 per day66.7 km / 41.45 miles away
- Münster Osnabrück Airportfrom $42.54 per day87.9 km / 54.62 miles away
- Paderborn Lippstadt Airportfrom $62.05 per day111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airportfrom $38.44 per day169 km / 105.01 miles away
- Frankfurt Westfrom $42.53 per day184.9 km / 114.89 miles away
- Frankfurt Central Stationfrom $42.45 per day189.8 km / 117.94 miles away
- Frankfurt Airportfrom $40.17 per day192.2 km / 119.43 miles away
- Bremen Airportfrom $43.18 per day213.6 km / 132.72 miles away
- Hannover Airportfrom $37.04 per day213.9 km / 132.91 miles away
- Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airportfrom $41.86 per day307.9 km / 191.32 miles away
- Hamburg Central Train Stationfrom $45.96 per day308.2 km / 191.51 miles away
- Hamburg Airportfrom $30.15 per day313.9 km / 195.05 miles away
- Stuttgart Airportfrom $41.15 per day345.9 km / 214.93 miles away
- Nurnberg Airportfrom $40.59 per day360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
- Leipzig/Halle Airportfrom $77.48 per day362 km / 224.94 miles away
- Berlin Lichterfelde443.5 km / 275.58 miles away
- Berlin Steglitzfrom $44.42 per day446.3 km / 277.32 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
B
Enterprise
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
C
Keddy
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
D
SIXT
Ostfeldstr. 9
E
Dollar
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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 monthMarch | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price $52 | A good deal $73 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Essen (Downtown)
$71
$36
$0
$54
in January
Jan
$57
in February
Feb
$35
in March
Mar
$65
in April
Apr
$60
in May
May
$39
in June
Jun
$64
in July
Jul
$44
in August
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
$59
in October
Oct
$47
in November
Nov
$59
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Essen (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $35.47 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $64.92 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 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
3.4
1.7
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
Same as average in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
3.1 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 April, the average rental period is only 3 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
7 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Keddy, Avis, Thrifty, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Opel Corsa | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Skoda Octavia | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Avis | SEAT Arona | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf STW | 5 | Station wagon |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Golf STW | 5 | Station wagon |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | Van |
| Enterprise | Fiat Ducato | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 15, 2026)
Prices are lowest during March, starting at $35 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at $65. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Essen (Downtown) is December, while the least popular month is March.
Essen (Downtown) hosts: Hertz, Enterprise, Keddy, SIXT, Dollar, Flizzr, Avis, Starcar, Thrifty, Europcar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Buchbinder DeutschlandBH (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$67
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
127
Top 11 suppliers in Essen (Downtown) in 2026
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$29–$551
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
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
14 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.5
$65–$135
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
Keddy
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$40–$144
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
SIXT
8.4
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
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$97–$133
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
Dollar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$29–$1,320
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
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
$90–$120
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
Avis
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.7
$33–$327
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
Starcar
8.2
Good
1 rating
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
Gladbecker Str. 18
0201 / 7472820
Show 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
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
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$29–$1,320
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
Europcar
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
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$44–$160
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
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
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
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