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Cheap Car Hire in Essen from $64
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 30/11 and drop-off date of 10/12. 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.
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Popular car types in Essen
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Essen and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
At $64/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Essen in the past week. Out of 18 car hire agencies operating in Essen, there are, in total, 45 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Compact
$65+
Intermediate
$92+
Full-size
$106+
Premium
$73+
Passenger van
$189+
Compact SUV
$64+
Intermediate SUV
$68+
Compact estate car
$77+
Compare car hire deals in Essen by type
Here are the best Essen medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Commodore Sportwagon$92/day
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Hyundai Ioniq$92/day
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A/C
Holden Commodore Sportwagon$94/day
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Best car hire deals found in Essen
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Essen. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Essen with an average daily rate of $88. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Mitsubishi ASX$64/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class$65/day
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A/C
Subaru Forester$68/day
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Essen car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Essen, make your reservation 86 days before pickup. The average price then is just $53/day – about 18% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Essen?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Essen?
Planning to hire a car in Essen? January is the cheapest month, costing about $57 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $78. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$57
February
$62
March
$59
April
$66
May
$69
June
$74
July
$78
August
$69
September
$69
October
$62
November
$57
December
$72
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 hire agencies in Essen
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Essen known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Essen. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
keddy by Europcar
4 locations
Sixt
1 review•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Budget
1 location
Europcar
4 locations
Dollar
1 location
Hertz
2 locations
Avis
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Essen?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Essen.
Car hires by fuel type in Essen
Browse car hires by fuel type in Essen. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Essen. Deals were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Essen. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($42+).
Electric
$42+
Petrol/Diesel
$71+