Cheap Car Hire in Essen from £92
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 16/7 and drop-off date of 17/7. 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.
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 27 June 2025.
There are 18 hire agencies servicing Essen. These agencies, altogether, have 44 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Essen with prices from £92 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Essen:
Economy
£113+
Compact
£92+
Standard
£100+
Premium
£123+
Supplier choice
£91+
Compact SUV
£92+
Intermediate SUV
£102+
Intermediate estate car
£107+
Compare car hire deals in Essen by type
Here are the best Essen small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 £116. Data was last updated on 27 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Essen. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
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 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £26/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 42% 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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (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 £36. 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
£30
March
£28
April
£32
May
£34
June
£31
July
£36
August
£34
September
£33
October
£31
November
£28
December
£34
What car do most people hire in Essen?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Essen are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), Mini cars (Opel Adam or similar), and Compact cars (Citroen C3 Aircross 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 27 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Essen area such as keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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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 27 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Essen for a week from Alamo?
Alamo offers hire cars in Essen for about £308 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 27 June 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Essen. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£167+).
Electric
£167+
Petrol/Diesel
£326+