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 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 148, which is about 238% 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 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 rent a car in Essen?
Planning to hire a car in Essen? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 161 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 207. 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 161
February
RM 174
March
RM 165
April
RM 186
May
RM 195
June
RM 207
July
RM 207
August
RM 190
September
RM 195
October
RM 178
November
RM 161
December
RM 203
What car do most people hire in Essen?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Essen are the following: Compact cars (Opel Astra or similar), Passenger van cars (Citroen Berlingo or similar), and Standard cars (Citroen Berlingo 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 30 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Essen, including keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt in Essen. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Essen, including keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 July 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.