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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
$32.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$34.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$36.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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SEAT Arona
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
$36.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
$33.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$37.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
$38.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Ford Kuga
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$39.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volkswagen Gol
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$41.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$50.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$52.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$56.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Audi A6
or similar Premium
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
$67.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volkswagen Touareg
or similar Premium SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$69.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Audi A6 STW
or similar Premium Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$76.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volkswagen Touran
or similar Intermediate Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
4
A/C
4
$78.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Ford S-Max
or similar Standard Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$81.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Ford Galaxy
or similar Full-size Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
7
3
A/C
4
$85.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Ford Tourneo
or similar Luxury Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
9
2
A/C
4
$87.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Ford Tourneo Custom
or similar Luxury Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
9
2
A/C
4
$91.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:28 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Essen South
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Essen South and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier at Essen South 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
$71 per day
Average car rental length
2 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
$2.01 per liter or $7.61 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.91 per liter or $7.23 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.19 per liter or $8.29 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Essen South
- Essen (Downtown)from $47.61 per day2 km / 1.24 miles away
- Essen Borbeck Downtownfrom $36.47 per day5.2 km / 3.23 miles away
- Essen Werdenfrom $39.47 per day6.6 km / 4.1 miles away
- Muelheim (Downtown)from $35.23 per day8.3 km / 5.16 miles away
- Muelheim Downtownfrom $41.21 per day8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
- Oberhausen Schladfrom $61.31 per day9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
- Gelsenkirchen (Downtown)from $35.54 per day11.8 km / 7.33 miles away
- Oberhausen (Downtown)from $37.63 per day12.8 km / 7.95 miles away
- Bochum (Downtown)from $35.94 per day14.7 km / 9.13 miles away
- Duisburg Train Stationfrom $42.33 per day16.1 km / 10 miles away
- Duisburg (Downtown)from $39.47 per day16.3 km / 10.13 miles away
- Duisburg Southfrom $61.93 per day17.6 km / 10.94 miles away
- Recklinghausen (Downtown)from $39.47 per day22.9 km / 14.23 miles away
- Wuppertal (Downtown)from $34.04 per day22.9 km / 14.23 miles away
- Wuppertal Barmenfrom $59.55 per day23.5 km / 14.6 miles away
- Dusseldorf Airportfrom $35.76 per day24 km / 14.91 miles away
- Dusseldorf Northfrom $48.70 per day24.7 km / 15.35 miles away
- Dusseldorf Morsenbroichfrom $47.85 per day25.5 km / 15.84 miles away
- Dusseldorf Flingern Downtownfrom $49.83 per day27.5 km / 17.09 miles away
- Dusseldorf Lierenfeld28.7 km / 17.83 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
When to book at Essen South and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Essen South?
The cost of renting a car at Essen South 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 monthJanuary | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $61 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Essen South
$116
$58
$0
$34
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
$39
in August
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
$105
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Essen South is January — when rental costs average $34.35 per day. This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $105.22 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 at Essen South?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Essen South, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Essen South by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1.7 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Essen South?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 8 days, while in December, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Essen South
9
4
0
2 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1 day in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $57 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Skoda Octavia | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Passat | 4 | 4 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$71
Lowest daily price
$57
Total cars available
42
Top supplier at Essen South in 2026
Enterprise
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.2
$57–$139
per day
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
0201384660
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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
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