Essen

Cheap Car Hire in Essen

Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Save over 49%Compare Cheapflights against other travel sites with one search.

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 4 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £27/day on average when booked 4 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.

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.

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

Planning to hire a car in Essen? January is the cheapest month, costing about £28 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £38. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£28

February

£31

March

£29

April

£32

May

£35

June

£37

July

£38

August

£35

September

£34

October

£33

November

£31

December

£35

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.

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 8 december 2025.

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

keddy by Europcar

4 locations

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

Europcar

4 locations

Dollar

1 location

Hertz

2 locations

Avis

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 december 2025.
  • 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 £519 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.

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 8 december 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Essen. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£38+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£112+

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Best Car Rental Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ rental locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free Cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book rental cars on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation