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Essen car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Essen

  • Car rental in Essen allows for more flexibility with how you travel compared to alternative modes of transport, such as buses or trains. You can drive directly to your destination with a hire car, which isn’t always the case with public transport. It also allows you to depart at a time suitable for you, rather than abiding by the schedules. For example, you can drive to Wesel in about 45min. This journey via train takes in excess of 1 hour and also requires you to transfer during the trip.
  • Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) is one of the busiest terminals nearby to Essen, which makes it a great location to collect your vehicle from. At the airport, you will find it easy to locate the car hire branches. For instance, Enterprise can be located in the airport's Arrivals hall, whilst you need to get a free shuttle to the Dollar branch. Your Essen car hire agency will give you the keys to your car after you have completed the required documents, shown identification, and paid.
  • Car rental in Essen is a good idea if you want to explore at your own pace. In general, you’ll find that drivers here are respectful and courteous, which is great for those new to the area. Jaywalking is illegal in Germany; however, you should still drive with care in the centre of the city, as people don’t always adhere to the laws. Cycling is immensely popular in this region of Germany, so remember to check your mirrors regularly, so that you know what’s around you.
  • When driving an Essen hire car, you will find that streets get relatively busy, especially during rush hour when the locals are heading to and from various cities for work. Rush hour is from approximately 8:00 to 9:00 and around 16:00 to 18:00. You can avoid the busiest periods on the road by not driving during these times. One of the streets that can get extremely busy is motorway 224, which goes through the centre of the city. An alternative road to take is a back road such as Westendstraße, which should be less busy.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Essen for £160 or less
  • Book your car hire in Essen at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in Essen are around 23% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Essen

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Essen?

    On average a car hire in Essen costs £160 per day.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Essen?

    The average price of fuel in Essen is £5.27 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £63 and £84, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Essen?

    Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Essen.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Duesseldorf Intl airport (DUS)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Duesseldorf Intl airport include Wheego, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Star Car, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar and BUCHBINDER.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Duesseldorf Intl airport (DUS)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Duesseldorf Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar and BUCHBINDER.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Essen?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Essen?

    An Economy car hire in Essen costs £68 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Essen?

    A Standard car hire in Essen costs £47 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Essen?

    A Mini car hire in Essen costs £49 per day, on average.

  • How much does a car hire in Essen cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Essen costs £1,121 per week (£160 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Essen cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Essen costs £4,805 per month (£160 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Essen?

    Most car hire providers in Essen offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Essen, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Essen?

    Car rental in Essen is ideal for anyone who wants to travel at their own speed. If you are only driving in Essen and nearby cities, then you won’t need much more than a compact vehicle. These help you to park in tight spaces and also make manoeuvring easier. Whilst the roads in Germany are very good throughout, if you’re going on a longer journey, you might want to boost your comfort with a larger vehicle. For example, an SUV provides you with extra space and a luxurious interior.

  • What’s the speed limit in Essen?

    It’s important that you follow the speed limits when you are driving in Germany, otherwise you might be prosecuted by local authorities. There are also lots of speed cameras in the city. If you are flashed by a camera, your car hire agency will be informed, and they will charge your account and pass your information over to the police. In the city, the upper speed limit is 50 km/h. On country roads, you can’t go faster than 100 km/h, whereas on motorways the maximum speed is 130 km/h.

  • Where are the best places to park in Essen?

    Parking in this city is plentiful, which is great if you’re in a hire car. For example, you can park at the secure and covered Q-Park Am Limbecker Platz. This costs about €5 (around ₹1370) for the whole day. Located in the centre, this is a very convenient place to leave your hire car. Similarly, Parking Garage Kastanienallee is located near to the shops and restaurants and costs about €1.50 (₹136) per hour.

Essen car hire reviews and directory 
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Sixt

9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

3 locations in Essen

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Locations in Essen

Berthold-Beitz-Boulevard 508

+49 89 6606 0060

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00

Freiheit 3

+49 89 66060060

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Ostfeldstr. 9

+49 89 66060060

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Christopher, Nov 2022

KAYAK
Nothing could be done better but they did hit me with a big excess insurance cost.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Essen

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Friedrichstrasse 25

+49 201 384660

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

Fãœrstã„btissinstrasse 18

+49 201 1253895

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

4 locations in Essen

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Fürstäbtissinstrasse 18

Opening times not available

Lysegang 9

+49 201 24053710

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

Ruhrtalstrasse 101

+49 201 849 550

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:20 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Schuetzenbahn 65

+49 201 247 540

Monday07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday07:00 - 20:00
Thursday07:00 - 20:00
Friday07:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

9.3

Wonderful

One location in Essen

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Bottroper Str. 327

+49 201 176690

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday07:30 - 16:00

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Budget

8.6

Very Good

One location in Essen

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Alfredistrasse 28

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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Europcar

8.0

Very Good

Cheapest deal
Most popular

4 locations in Essen

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Fuerstaebtissinstrasse 18

+49 4920 1681202

Opening times not available

Lysegang 9

+49 40 520188000

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Ruhrtalstr. 101

+49 4920 1849550

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Schuetzenbahn 65

+49 4920 1247540

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Avis

7.3

Good

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Alfredistrasse 28

+49 201 233911

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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Hertz

6.4

Okay

2 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

Am Hauptbahnhof 5

+49 201 837 8490

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday07:30 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

Bottroper Str. 327

+49 201 176690

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday07:30 - 16:00

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Dollar

5.3

Fair

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Bottroper Str. 327

+49 201 176690

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday07:30 - 16:00

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Star Car

2.0

Poor

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Gladbecker Str. 18, Essen

+49 201 747 2820

Opening times not available

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MEGADRIVE

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Lysegang 9

+49 202 24053710

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

7 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

Alfredistrasse 28

Opening times not available

Bottroper Strasse 327

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Friedrichstraße 25

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Furstabtissinstraße 05

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Gladbecker Str. 18

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Ruhrtalstr. 101

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Schüetzenbahn 65

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BUCHBINDER

No score available yet

4 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

2, Mülheimer Strasse

Opening times not available

Fürstäbtissinstraße 18

+49 201 681202

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Lysegang 9

+49 201 24053710

Opening times not available

Schuetzenbahn 65

Opening times not available

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Global Rent A Car

No score available yet

4 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

2, Mülheimer Strasse

Opening times not available

Fürstäbtissinstraße 18

+49 201 681202

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Lysegang 9

+49 201 2405 3710

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Schuetzenbahn 65

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

2 locations in Essen

Locations in Essen

3, Freiheit

Opening times not available

Ostfeldstr. 9

+49 180 666 6666

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CARO

No score available yet

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Friedrich-Ebert-Str 86

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Haedenkampstr. 77

+49 201 31940870

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

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INTERRENT

No score available yet

One location in Essen

Locations in Essen

Lysegang 9

+49 201 2405 3710

Monday07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
Thursday07:30 - 16:00
Friday07:30 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

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4 travellers who hired a car in Essen gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

Car hire locations in or near Essen

Good to know

Most popular agency

Europcar

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

£160/day

Good deal

£160/day

When to book a car hire in Essen

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Car hire insurance in Essen

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Essen car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Essen.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Essen car hire.

Essen car hire information

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