Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
Essen

Cheap Car Rentals in Essen from RM 181

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 24/5 and drop-off date of 30/5. 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.
Driver's age: 25-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

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.

Popular car types in Essen

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Essen and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 9 March 2026.
All deals

In Essen, there are 45 active hire locations from 18 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Essen in the past week - currently priced from RM 181/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 181+

View Deal
Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 326+

View Deal
Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 561+

View Deal
Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 203+

View Deal
Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 221+

View Deal
Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

RM 249+

View Deal
Standard estate car

Standard estate car

RM 261+

View Deal
Premium estate car

Premium estate car

RM 429+

View Deal

Best car rental deals found in Essen

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Essen. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Essen with an average daily rate of RM 361. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
Proton SagaRM 181/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Found 03/08/26
Hyundai KonaRM 203/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona
Found 03/08/26
Honda HR-VRM 229/day
4
M
A/C
Honda HR-V
Found 03/08/26

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 68 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 138, which is about 208% cheaper than the typical rate.

Find deals

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.

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 rent a car in Essen?

Planning to hire a car in Essen? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 158 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 205. 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 158

February

RM 177

March

RM 158

April

RM 166

May

RM 177

June

RM 189

July

RM 205

August

RM 177

September

RM 177

October

RM 177

November

RM 166

December

RM 193

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), Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van 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.

Find deals

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 9 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

4 locations
Check prices

Sixt

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
Check prices
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Budget

1 location
Check prices

Europcar

4 locations
Check prices

Dollar

1 location
Check prices

Hertz

2 locations
Check prices

Avis

1 location
Check prices

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 March 2026.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Essen

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Essen. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Essen. Deals were last updated on 9 March 2026.
All deals

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Essen. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 52+).

Electric

Electric

RM 52+

View Deal
Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 93+

View Deal
Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 84+

View Deal

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 final, 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