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 68 days before pickup. The average price then is just $46/day – about 6% 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). Sixt (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Sixt
9.0
Budget
8.6
Thrifty
8.0
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 $79. 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
$66
March
$64
April
$73
May
$74
June
$69
July
$79
August
$66
September
$73
October
$76
November
$59
December
$66
What car do most people hire in Essen?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Essen are the following: Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar), Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), and Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar).
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 12 October 2026.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 locations
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Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Essen
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Sixt
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Sixt Locations in Essen
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Budget
1 location
Budget Locations in Essen
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Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty Locations in Essen
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Hertz
2 locations
Hertz Locations in Essen
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Dollar
1 location
Dollar Locations in Essen
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Avis
1 location
Avis Locations in Essen
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Star Car
1 location
Star Car Locations in Essen
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Essen for a week from Wheego?
Hiring a car in Essen for a week can be a great option for travel. Wheego, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $254/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Essen?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Essen.
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