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?
Book your car hire in Essen 53 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 121/day on average when booked 53 days ahead, which saves you 176% off the average price.
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?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Essen is November, when you can expect to pay AED 136/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Essen is July (AED 187/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
AED 140
February
AED 151
March
AED 143
April
AED 158
May
AED 169
June
AED 180
July
AED 187
August
AED 169
September
AED 169
October
AED 154
November
AED 136
December
AED 176
What car do most people hire in Essen?
Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Essen. Passenger van cars (Ford Galaxy or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by 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 24 oktober 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 24 oktober 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Essen?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Essen it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.