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Cheapest car rental rates

Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
1
RSD 3,946
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Hyundai i30

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
2
RSD 4,156
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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 Insignia

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
RSD 4,581
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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 Arona

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
RSD 4,379
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Opel Adam

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
5
RSD 3,946
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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 Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
6
RSD 3,991
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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Fiat 500

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
7
RSD 3,991
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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Toyota Aygo

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
8
RSD 4,036
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
9
RSD 4,111
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Kia Ceed

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
10
RSD 4,156
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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 Golf

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
11
RSD 4,188
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
RSD 4,213
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Hyundai i10

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
4
13
RSD 4,275
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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
RSD 4,275
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Ford Puma

or similar Compact Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
4
15
RSD 4,364
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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 Focus

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
16
RSD 4,364
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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 Astra

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
17
RSD 4,364
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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 Puma

or similar Compact Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
4
18
RSD 4,581
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Skoda Kamiq

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
19
RSD 4,586
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Peugeot 308

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
20
RSD 4,593
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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 Golf

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
21
RSD 4,628
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
22
RSD 4,644
per day
8.0
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 Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
23
RSD 4,715
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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toyota_aygo.png

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
24
RSD 4,728
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
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Downtown
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
25
RSD 4,751
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
4
26
RSD 4,751
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Peugeot 408

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
27
RSD 4,817
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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Hyundai i30

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
28
RSD 4,819
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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 Passat

or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
29
RSD 4,824
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Opel Insignia

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
30
RSD 4,824
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
31
RSD 4,870
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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SEAT Ibiza

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
32
RSD 4,871
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Alfredistrasse 28
Drop-off information
Downtown
Alfredistrasse 28
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Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
33
RSD 4,913
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Ford Kuga

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
34
RSD 4,914
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Seat Leon

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
35
RSD 4,920
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Alfredistrasse 28
Drop-off information
Downtown
Alfredistrasse 28
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SEAT Leon

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
36
RSD 4,920
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
Drop-off information
Downtown
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
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Peugeot 308 STW

or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
4
37
RSD 4,987
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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Ford Kuga

or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
38
RSD 5,095
per day
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
Drop-off information
Essen South
Friedrichstrasse 25, B224
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Volkswagen T-Roc

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
39
RSD 5,105
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Volkswagen Golf STW

or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
40
RSD 5,144
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Ford Mondeo

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
41
RSD 5,186
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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 Mondeo

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
42
RSD 5,186
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
43
RSD 5,200
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Ford Focus STW

or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
44
RSD 5,236
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Ford Focus STW

or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
45
RSD 5,251
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Ford Puma

or similar Compact Monospace
Manual
5
A/C
4
46
RSD 5,251
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Opel Astra

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
47
RSD 5,251
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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SEAT Ateca

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
48
RSD 5,254
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Citroen DS7

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
5
49
RSD 5,258
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Peugeot 408

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
50
RSD 5,296
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Drop-off information
Downtown
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near EssenTop 20 locations near EssenMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Essen and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersFrequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)Car rental statisticsTop 13 suppliers in Essen 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
RSD 5,997 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
RSD 206 per liter or RSD 781 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RSD 196 per liter or RSD 741 per gallon
Highest gas price
RSD 224 per liter or RSD 848 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10

Top 20 cities near Essen

  1. Bochumfrom RSD 2,983 per day
    13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
  2. Hernefrom RSD 3,590 per day
    13.9 km / 8.64 miles away
  3. Dusseldorffrom RSD 2,371 per day
    29.5 km / 18.33 miles away
  4. Dortmundfrom RSD 3,036 per day
    32.1 km / 19.95 miles away
  5. Moenchengladbachfrom RSD 3,661 per day
    48.9 km / 30.39 miles away
  6. Colognefrom RSD 2,616 per day
    57.8 km / 35.92 miles away
  7. Weezefrom RSD 4,123 per day
    62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
  8. Münsterfrom RSD 3,337 per day
    67.9 km / 42.19 miles away
  9. Bonnfrom RSD 2,906 per day
    80.5 km / 50.02 miles away
  10. Aachenfrom RSD 2,907 per day
    98.3 km / 61.08 miles away
  11. Paderbornfrom RSD 3,280 per day
    121.9 km / 75.75 miles away
  12. Bielefeldfrom RSD 3,055 per day
    123 km / 76.43 miles away
  13. Koblenzfrom RSD 3,035 per day
    126.5 km / 78.6 miles away
  14. Giessenfrom RSD 3,268 per day
    153.9 km / 95.63 miles away
  15. Hahn/Lautzenhausenfrom RSD 3,201 per day
    169 km / 105.01 miles away
  16. Wiesbadenfrom RSD 3,268 per day
    177.4 km / 110.23 miles away
  17. Mainzfrom RSD 3,216 per day
    181.4 km / 112.72 miles away
  18. Bad Kreuznachfrom RSD 3,077 per day
    189.3 km / 117.63 miles away
  19. Frankfurtfrom RSD 2,305 per day
    191.1 km / 118.74 miles away
  20. Offenbachfrom RSD 3,055 per day
    196.3 km / 121.98 miles away

Top 20 locations near Essen

  1. Dusseldorf Airportfrom RSD 2,371 per day
    25.8 km / 16.03 miles away
  2. Dortmund Airportfrom RSD 4,107 per day
    41.7 km / 25.91 miles away
  3. Weeze/Niederrhein Airportfrom RSD 4,123 per day
    62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
  4. Cologne Bonn Airportfrom RSD 2,616 per day
    66.7 km / 41.45 miles away
  5. Münster Osnabrück Airportfrom RSD 4,580 per day
    87.9 km / 54.62 miles away
  6. Paderborn Lippstadt Airportfrom RSD 5,333 per day
    111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
  7. Frankfurt-Hahn Airportfrom RSD 3,201 per day
    169 km / 105.01 miles away
  8. Frankfurt Westfrom RSD 3,238 per day
    184.9 km / 114.89 miles away
  9. Frankfurt Central Stationfrom RSD 3,047 per day
    189.8 km / 117.94 miles away
  10. Frankfurt Airportfrom RSD 2,305 per day
    192.2 km / 119.43 miles away
  11. Bremen Airportfrom RSD 3,767 per day
    213.6 km / 132.72 miles away
  12. Hannover Airportfrom RSD 2,386 per day
    213.9 km / 132.91 miles away
  13. Baden-Airpark/Karlsruhe Airportfrom RSD 4,523 per day
    307.9 km / 191.32 miles away
  14. Hamburg Central Train Stationfrom RSD 5,109 per day
    308.2 km / 191.51 miles away
  15. Hamburg Airportfrom RSD 2,410 per day
    313.9 km / 195.05 miles away
  16. Stuttgart Airportfrom RSD 3,542 per day
    345.9 km / 214.93 miles away
  17. Nurnberg Airportfrom RSD 3,249 per day
    360.9 km / 224.25 miles away
  18. Leipzig/Halle Airportfrom RSD 5,263 per day
    362 km / 224.94 miles away
  19. Berlin Lichterfelde
    443.5 km / 275.58 miles away
  20. Berlin Steglitzfrom RSD 3,685 per day
    446.3 km / 277.32 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Essen (Downtown)
11 rental locations
B
Essen (Downtown)
2 rental locations

When to book in Essen and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Essen?

Car rental prices in Essen vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthAugust Most expensive month October
Average price RSD 11,480 A good deal RSD 3,638 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Essen
RSD 10,322
RSD 5,161
RSD 0

RSD 5,283

in January

Jan

RSD 7,230

in February

Feb

RSD 5,814

in March

Mar

RSD 6,117

in April

Apr

RSD 5,406

in May

May

RSD 6,237

in June

Jun

RSD 6,838

in July

Jul

RSD 4,691

in August

Aug

RSD 5,198

in September

Sep

RSD 9,384

in October

Oct

RSD 7,517

in November

Nov

RSD 6,340

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Essen is August (when prices average RSD 4,691 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average RSD 9,384).

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's the most popular month to rent a car in Essen?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Essen is December, and the least popular is April.

Monthly searches in Essen by pick-up date relative to the average
3.1
1.5
0

1.1 times in January

Jan

1.1 times in February

Feb

0.6 times in March

Mar

0.5 times in April

Apr

1.1 times in May

May

0.7 times in June

Jun

0.7 times in July

Jul

0.7 times in August

Aug

1.5 times in September

Sep

0.6 times in October

Oct

0.6 times in November

Nov

2.8 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Essen?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in July, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Essen
8
4
0

7 days in January

Jan

5 days in February

Feb

5 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

6 days in May

May

7 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

7 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

3 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

5 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations4
🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Keddy, Avis, Thrifty, Europcar
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, SUVs, large cars
🤑 Lowest priceRSD 3,103 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)

Prices are lowest during August, starting at RSD 4,691 for an Economy car and highest in October, when economy cars start at RSD 9,384. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Essen is December, while the least popular month is April.
Essen hosts: Hertz, Keddy, Enterprise, Dollar, SIXT, Buchbinder, Avis, Flizzr, Budget, Starcar. 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 number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
RSD 5,997
Lowest daily price
RSD 3,103
Total cars available
501

Top 13 suppliers in Essen in 2026

Hertz
1 location
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
RSD 3,103–RSD 10,575
per day
Most popular location
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
Keddy
2 locations
Keddy
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
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
9.1
Car condition
9.0
RSD 3,284–RSD 14,763
per day
Most popular location
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
Enterprise
2 locations
Enterprise
8.4
Good
20 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.4
RSD 3,129–RSD 24,152
per day
Most popular location
Friedrichstrasse 25 45128 Essen
Dollar
1 location
Dollar
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
RSD 4,275–RSD 140,668
per day
Most popular location
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
SIXT
1 location
SIXT
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
RSD 5,523–RSD 8,460
per day
Most popular location
Ostfeldstr. 9
Buchbinder
1 location
Buchbinder
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
Most popular location
Lysegang 9
Avis
1 location
Avis
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.8
RSD 6,224–RSD 17,636
per day
Most popular location
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
Flizzr
1 location
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
RSD 5,523–RSD 7,543
per day
Most popular location
Ostfeldstr. 9
Budget
1 location
Budget
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
RSD 5,980–RSD 17,284
per day
Most popular location
Alfredistraße 28, 45128 Essen
Starcar
1 location
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
Most popular location
Gladbecker Str. 18
Europcar
2 locations
Europcar
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.5
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
RSD 4,835–RSD 20,597
per day
Most popular location
Im Teelbruch 95
Thrifty
1 location
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
RSD 3,979–RSD 5,174
per day
Most popular location
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
Buchbinder DeutschlandBH
2 locations
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
Most popular location
Ruhrtalstr. 101
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Highly recommended by our customers

EZE change of reservation
The change of reservation was easy and quick. The credit for the cancelled reservati...
Eliezer Banensohn,
Oct 31, 2026
Good Company, would use again.
"Nothing to complain about. We didn't get the car we hired but got like for like. We...
Karen B,
Oct 31, 2026
I had an excellent experience with this car rental company. The service was outstanding, the staff were very professional, friendly, and helpful. The car was in great condition,
I had an excellent experience with this car rental company. The service was outstand...
YASIN Elnagar,
Oct 31, 2026
All good easy to book
All good easy to book
Gerard Patrick Healy,
Oct 31, 2026
Very convenient and easy to find the…
Very convenient and easy to find the car you want
alex papas,
Oct 31, 2026
GOOD
İT WAS TOO EASY AND CLEAR
ceren gedikli cengiz,
Oct 31, 2026
Easy booking
It was easy and not complicated.
Christina,
Oct 31, 2026
okok
Wery well. ok
Sandor,
Oct 31, 2026
fast and efficient
fast and efficient
ALEXIS PALASIOS,
Oct 31, 2026
Good prices and everything works
Good prices and everything works
Mait Soost,
Oct 31, 2026
I had great customer service from…
I had great customer service from Jordan. He dealt with my case, via email, quickly ...
Val Prescott,
Oct 31, 2026
Dominik was great,amazing
Dominik was great. I needed the hire car with hand controls in USA and he organized ...
Bruno Hansen,
Oct 31, 2026
Very friendly staff
Very friendly staff, brand-new car and excellent service! Everything went smoothly, ...
Teodora ,
Oct 31, 2026
Extremely friendly and helpful branch…
Extremely friendly and helpful branch agent, car was different from the one I though...
Bev Hooper,
Oct 31, 2026
Great booking experience
Great booking experience
Matija Maretic,
Oct 31, 2026
"Courteous staff
"Courteous staff, explained everything very well. They are a breath of fresh air aft...
Happy Traveller,
Oct 31, 2026
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