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 R610/day – about 1 279% 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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Essen?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Essen is January, when you can expect to pay R662/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Essen is July (R906/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
R662
February
R714
March
R680
April
R767
May
R802
June
R854
July
R906
August
R819
September
R802
October
R732
November
R662
December
R836
What car do most people hire in Essen?
Economy cars (Toyota Aygo, for example) are the most popular in Essen. Passenger van (Ford Galaxy) and Intermediate (Skoda Octavia) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Essen.
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 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 23 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
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Sixt
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Europcar
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Essen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Essen?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Essen it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.