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Cheap Car Hire in Essen from £18

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Essen with a pick-up date of 14/11 and drop-off date of 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Essen car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Essen. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of gas per litre

£1.49

Average price per day

£28

Cheapest price per day

£18
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Popular car types in Essen

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Essen and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 November 2025.
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There are 18 hire agencies servicing Essen. These agencies, altogether, have 45 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Essen with prices from £18 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Essen:

Economy

Economy

£18+

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Compact

Compact

£26+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£33+

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Premium

Premium

£35+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£21+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£29+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£30+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

£32+

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Here are the best Essen small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Essen medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Essen large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Ioniq£18/day
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Volkswagen Taigo£26/day
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Volkswagen Golf£32/day
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Volkswagen Golf
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Best car hire deals found in Essen

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Essen. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Essen with an average daily rate of £31. Data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
Hyundai Ioniq£18/day
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Volkswagen Taigo£26/day
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Volkswagen Taigo
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Peugeot 2008£29/day
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Peugeot 2008
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Cheapflights insights for Essen car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Essen, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Essen 53 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £25/day on average when booked 53 days ahead, which saves you 43% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Essen?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Essen is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
9.0
Budget
Budget
8.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Essen? November is the cheapest month, costing about £28 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £39. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£29

February

£31

March

£30

April

£33

May

£35

June

£37

July

£39

August

£35

September

£34

October

£34

November

£28

December

£37

What car do most people hire in Essen?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Essen are the following: Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar), Mini cars (Fiat 500 or similar), and Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Essen?

Sunnycars has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Essen at 4.

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Top hire agencies in Essen

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Essen known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Essen. Reviews were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

4 locations
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Sixt

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Budget

1 location
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Europcar

4 locations
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Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

2 locations
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Avis

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Essen?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £28/day when booking a car hire in Essen. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Nov. 2.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Essen for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Essen for about £199 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Essen check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Essen can be found for £854. You can find car hire deals to be on average £28 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Essen for a weekend?

    £0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Essen. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in December, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £36 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Essen

Browse car hires by fuel type in Essen. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Essen. Deals were last updated on 7 November 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Essen. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£121+).

Electric

Electric

£121+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£135+

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