Cheapflights insights for Gelsenkirchen car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Gelsenkirchen, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Gelsenkirchen?
For the best savings on car hire in Gelsenkirchen, make your reservation 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just R561/day – about 1 230% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Gelsenkirchen?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen?
At Gelsenkirchen, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R631. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R912 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Gelsenkirchen, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R631. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R912 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R631
February
R684
March
R719
April
R737
May
R737
June
R789
July
R912
August
R772
September
R684
October
R737
November
R667
December
R807
What car do most people hire in Gelsenkirchen?
Intermediate cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Gelsenkirchen. Commercial cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Ford Galaxy or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Gelsenkirchen?
Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Gelsenkirchen at 2.
Top rental agencies in Gelsenkirchen
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Gelsenkirchen known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Gelsenkirchen. Reviews were last updated on 26 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
keddy by Europcar
Budget
Europcar
Thrifty
Dollar
Sixt
Hertz
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Gelsenkirchen, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Gelsenkirchen?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Gelsenkirchen for a month is certainly possible.