Essen car rentals from $26/day

On average a rental car in Essen costs $54 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Essen found in the last 2 weeks is $41.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at keddy by Europcar ($26/day), Dollar ($27/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($30/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar Schuetzenbahn 65 45141 (1 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Essen. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Essen is $6.88 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $83 and $110, depending on the car size.

Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Essen.

Car rental companies onsite at Duesseldorf Intl airport include Wheego, Alamo, keddy by Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, Star Car, Dollar and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Duesseldorf Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, keddy by Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, Budget, National, and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Essen costs $26 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Essen costs $26 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Essen costs $29 per day, on average.

In Essen, cars are most frequently rented at Wheego Duesseldorf Airport (DUS) (16 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Essen costs $360 per week ($51 per day).

On average a rental car in Essen costs $1,541 per month ($51 per day).

Most car rental providers in Essen offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Essen, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Essen.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Essen so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Car rental in Essen is ideal for anyone who wants to travel at their own speed. If you are only driving in Essen and nearby cities, then you won’t need much more than a compact vehicle. These help you to park in tight spaces and also make manoeuvring easier. Whilst the roads in Germany are very good throughout, if you’re going on a longer journey, you might want to boost your comfort with a larger vehicle. For example, an SUV provides you with extra space and a luxurious interior.

It’s important that you follow the speed limits when you are driving in Germany, otherwise you might be prosecuted by local authorities. There are also lots of speed cameras in the city. If you are flashed by a camera, your car hire agency will be informed, and they will charge your account and pass your information over to the police. In the city, the upper speed limit is 50 km/h. On country roads, you can’t go faster than 100 km/h, whereas on motorways the maximum speed is 130 km/h.

Parking in this city is plentiful, which is great if you’re in a hire car. For example, you can park at the secure and covered Q-Park Am Limbecker Platz. This costs about €5 (around ₹1370) for the whole day. Located in the centre, this is a very convenient place to leave your hire car. Similarly, Parking Garage Kastanienallee is located near to the shops and restaurants and costs about €1.50 (₹136) per hour.