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 89 days before pickup. The average price then is just R520/day – about 1 098% 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). Sixt (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) 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 R681/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Essen is July (R879/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
R681
February
R735
March
R699
April
R789
May
R825
June
R807
July
R879
August
R825
September
R807
October
R771
November
R681
December
R825
What car do most people hire in Essen?
Compact cars (Class Compact Car, for example) are the most popular in Essen. Passenger van (Citroen Berlingo) and Standard (Citroen Berlingo) 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 15 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Essen, such as keddy by Europcar, Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 15 June 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.