Car Hire in Essen (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Smart ForTwo
or comparable
£ 24.24
/ per day
City Centre
Economy Elite
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£ 25.67
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£ 28.14
/ per day
City Centre
Compact
Skoda Kamiq
or comparable
£ 32.81
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Intermediate
Opel Insignia
or comparable
£ 43.03
/ per day
City Centre
Standard
Audi A3
or comparable
£ 52.52
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size
BMW 3 series
or comparable
£ 57.86
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate Elite
Audi Q3
or comparable
£ 31.35
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:37 on 2024-04-26.
Travel Information
Languages
German, Russian, Turkish, Polish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+49
Average car hire price
£ 37 per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h or 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.49 per litre or £ 5.65 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.52 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.63 per litre or £ 6.17 / 1 gallon
Top 9 Destinations around Essen (City Centre)
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25.8 km / 16 miles
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169 km / 105 miles
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192.2 km / 119.4 miles
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210.1 km / 130.6 miles
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313.9 km / 195 miles
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345.9 km / 214.9 miles
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362 km / 224.9 miles
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470.5 km / 292.4 miles
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485.6 km / 301.7 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Essen (Downtown) the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Essen (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Essen (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Essen (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 28.61 per day. This is 36% less than the yearly average and 68% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £ 90.38 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What’s the usual hire length for renters in Essen (Downtown)?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in November, the average hire length is 6 days, while in January, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Essen (Downtown)
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Essen (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Essen (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Essen (Downtown) in March in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches in Essen (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Starcar, SIXT, Avis, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | £ 24 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Fiat Ducato Cargo | 4 | 13 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Golf STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Caddy | 4 | 5 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Skoda Octavia | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Fiat 500 (Electric) | 3 | 0 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 36.95
Lowest daily price
£ 24.24
Total cars available
270
Top 11 Suppliers in Essen (Downtown) in 2024
Enterprise
+490201384660
Friedrichstraße 25 45128 Essen
£ 28 - £ 138
Keddy
+49201247540
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
£ 24 - £ 50
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
Hertz
+490201176690
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
£ 27 - £ 204
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
SIXT
+498966060060
Ostfeldstr. 9
£ 36 - £ 68
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Avis
+49201233911
Alfredistrasse 28, Essen, 45127
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
Thrifty
+49201176690
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
£ 26 - £ 49
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
+4969710445596
Alfredistrasse 28
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
Dollar
+490201176690
Bottroper Str. 327, 45356 Essen
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
+49201247540
Schützenbahn 65, 45141 Essen
£ 29 - £ 177
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
Flizzr
+498966060060
Ostfeldstr. 9
£ 35 - £ 68
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Starcar
02017472820
Gladbecker Str. 18
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
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