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Cheap Car Hire in Essen

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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 R623/day – about 1 335% 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 R676/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Essen is July (R872/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

R676

February

R729

March

R694

April

R783

May

R818

June

R783

July

R872

August

R818

September

R818

October

R765

November

R676

December

R818

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 9 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Essen, such as keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

keddy by Europcar

4 locations

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

Sixt

9,0
Wonderful
1 review4 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 9 July 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.

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