Essen

Cheap Car Rentals in Essen

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Cheapflights insights for Essen car rentals

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Essen?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Essen, book about 68 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 43, which is about 7% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Essen?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently the cheapest rental car company in Essen with deals as low as C$ 22.85/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 26.12/day.

What is the best car rental company in Essen?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Essen is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Sixt (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Essen is January, when you can expect to pay C$ 56/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Essen is May (C$ 73/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

C$ 56

February

C$ 64

March

C$ 63

April

C$ 71

May

C$ 73

June

C$ 64

July

C$ 73

August

C$ 62

September

C$ 62

October

C$ 62

November

C$ 59

December

C$ 67

What car do most people rent in Essen?

Compact rentals (Citroen C3 Aircross, for example) are the most popular in Essen. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Essen.

Top rental agencies in Essen

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Essen known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Essen. Reviews were last updated on 16 June 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

9.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Budget

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Dollar

1 location

Hertz

2 locations

Avis

1 location

Star Car

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 June 2026.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Essen for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Essen. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 1,144 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Essen?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Essen for a month is certainly possible.

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