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Cheap car rentals in Essen

Economy$23/day
Compact$23/day
Intermediate$32/day
Full-size$50/day
Mini$20/day
Compact station wagon$27/day
Supplier choice$27/day
Intermediate SUV$28/day
Compact SUV$30/day
Intermediate station wagon$39/day
Premium station wagon$39/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Essen

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Essen for $30 or less
  • Book your rental car in Essen at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in Essen are around 11% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Essen

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Essen?

    On average a rental car in Essen costs $31 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 $18.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Essen?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($20/day), Europcar ($22/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar Bottroper Str. 327 45356 (3 miles from city center).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Essen?

    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.

  • How much is gas price in Essen?

    The average gas price in Essen is $7.26 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $87 and $116, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Essen?

    Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Essen.

  • Which car rental companies are at Duesseldorf Intl airport (DUS)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Duesseldorf Intl airport include Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, BUCHBINDER, Thrifty, keddy by Europcar and Avis.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Duesseldorf Intl airport (DUS)?

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

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Essen?

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

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Essen?

    A Mini car rental in Essen costs $54 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Essen?

    An Intermediate car rental in Essen costs $37 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Essen?

    A Compact car rental in Essen costs $44 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Essen?

    In Essen, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Hannoeversche Strasse 44 (22 miles from city center).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Essen?

    On average a rental car in Essen costs $255 per week ($36 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Essen?

    On average a rental car in Essen costs $1,095 per month ($36 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Essen?

    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.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Essen?

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

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental 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!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Essen?

    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.

Essen car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3

Wonderful

3 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.6

Locations in Essen

Friedrichstrasse 25

+49 201 384660

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00
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Fãœrstã„btissinstrasse 18

+49 201 1253895

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Sixt

9.0

Wonderful

3 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

Locations in Essen

Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 508

+49 89 6606 0060

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
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Freiheit 3

+49 89 66060060

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00
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Ostfeldstr. 9

+49 89 66060060

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2022

KAYAK
Nothing could be done better but they did hit me with a big excess insurance cost.

1 out of 1

Global Rent A Car

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Best rated

4 locations in Essen

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2, Mülheimer Strasse

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Fürstäbtissinstraße 18

+49 201 681202

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00
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Lysegang 9

+49 201 2405 3710

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Schuetzenbahn 65

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Avis

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in Essen

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Alfredistrasse 28

+49 201 233911

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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keddy by Europcar

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

4 locations in Essen

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Fürstäbtissinstrasse 18

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Lysegang 9

+49 201 24053710

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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Ruhrtalstrasse 101

+49 201 849 550

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:20 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00
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Schuetzenbahn 65

+49 201 247 540

Monday07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday07:00 - 20:00
Thursday07:00 - 20:00
Friday07:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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Europcar

9.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Locations in Essen

Fuerstaebtissinstrasse 18

+49 4920 1681202

Opening times not available

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Lysegang 9

+49 40 520188000

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Ruhrtalstrasse 101

+49 4920 1849550

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Schuetzenbahn 65

+49 4920 1247540

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Budget

8.5

Very good

No reviews available

One location in Essen

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Alfredistrasse 28

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
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Thrifty

6.8

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Essen

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Bottroper Str. 327

+49 201 176690

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
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Hertz

6.3

Okay

No reviews available

Cheapest deal
Most popular

Locations in Essen

Am Hauptbahnhof 5

+49 201 837 8490

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00
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Bottroper Str. 327

+49 201 176690

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
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INTERRENT

5.0

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Essen

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Lysegang 9

+49 201 2405 3710

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00
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Dollar

4.6

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Essen

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Bottroper Str. 327

+49 201 176690

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 18:00
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MEGADRIVE

5.0

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Essen

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Lysegang 9

+49 202 24053710

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

7 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

Bottroper Strasse 327

Opening times not available

Friedrichstraße 25 / B224

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Furstabtissinstraße 05

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Gladbecker Str. 18

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Lysegang 9

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Ruhrtalstr. 101

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Schüetzenbahn 65

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BUCHBINDER

No score available yet

4 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

2, Mülheimer Strasse

Opening times not available

Fürstäbtissinstraße 18

+49 201 681202

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Lysegang 9

+49 201 24053710

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Schuetzenbahn 65

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

2 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

3, Freiheit

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Ostfeldstr. 9

+49 180 666 6666

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CARO

No score available yet

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Friedrich-Ebert-Str 86

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Haedenkampstr. 77

+49 201 31940870

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

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Star Car

No score available yet

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Gladbecker Str. 18, Essen

+49 201 747 2820

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6 travelers who rented a car in Essen gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car rental locations in or near Essen

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$31/day

Good deal

$25/day

When to book a rental car in Essen

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