Cheapflights insights for Essen car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Essen, book about 53 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 138, which is about 214% cheaper than the typical rate.
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). keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Essen?
Planning to hire a car in Essen? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 159 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 214. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 159
February
RM 172
March
RM 164
April
RM 180
May
RM 193
June
RM 206
July
RM 214
August
RM 193
September
RM 189
October
RM 180
November
RM 159
December
RM 201
What car do most people hire in Essen?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Essen are the following: Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia or similar), Passenger van cars (Ford Galaxy or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Aygo 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 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 29 October 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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keddy by Europcar
Sixt
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Europcar
Dollar
Hertz
Avis
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Essen?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Essen however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.