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Car Rental Essen

Car-Rentals.com Essen is an independent car rental comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car rental companies so as a customer you can always book your rental car trough us at a competitive rate.

Car rental companies in Essen

Below are the car rental companies in Essen with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Europcar

    8.7 (8723)
    No rates available

  • Avis

    8.6 (6438)
    No rates available

  • Buchbinder

    8.4 (563)
    No rates available

  • Hertz

    8.3 (7425)
    No rates available

  • Keddy By Europcar

    8 (3781)
    No rates available

  • Enterprise

    8 (2088)
    No rates available

  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    7.5 (761)
    No rates available

  • Thrifty

    6.9 (5841)
    No rates available

  • Budget

    6.3 (10165)
    No rates available

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    9.4 (4627)
    No rates available

  • Global Rent a Car

    7.3 (140)
    No rates available

  • Sixt

    7.2 (3652)
    No rates available

  • Flizzr

    8 (331)
    No rates available

  • STARCAR

    No reviews
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.6/10 out of 66

No issues other than above

No issues other than above.
M
MARK PARKER
wheego Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel Airport

Impressive website, ease of use

Impressive website, ease of use
H
HONG YEW SAW
Avis Düsseldorf Airport

All good

All good
L
LAWRENCE KLIMCZYK
OK Mobility Frankfurt Rhein Main Airport

All good.

All good.
L
LAWRENCE
wheego Frankfurt Rhein Main Airport

Easy to use and very

Easy to use and very satisfactory
G
GAVIN
Thrifty Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

Easy to book and usually

Easy to book and usually most competitive
J
JAMES
Enterprise Munich Airport

everything very good . next time

everything very good . next time i would like to find the car i asked for
R
ROSARIO
Europcar Ludwig-Zeller-Straße 1

Easy to use

Easy to use
J
JAMES
Enterprise Munich Airport

my preferred car rental company

my preferred car rental company . you're doing a great job
R
RADU
Dollar Rent a Car Munich Airport

Quick and easy

Quick and easy
M
MICHAEL HARPER
Europcar Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Always a great and trouble

Always a great and trouble free experience
M
MARTIN GREY
Europcar Cattle Market Rd

Pretty good over all. I

Pretty good over all. I found my last experience with a different rental company in Schiphol much better and would probably use them next time.
C
CLYDE DANIELSON
Keddy By Europcar Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Exellent.

Exellent.
K
Kaido Lembinen
Europcar Malaga Airport

Easy and fast

Easy and fast
R
RODOLFO FRANZE
Europcar Lamezia Terme Airport

Excellent.

Excellent.
R
Richard Colston
Alamo Figari Airport

Car rental companies in and around Essen

If you are looking for a rental car in Germany, but in a city other than Essen, please click through to the Car rental Germany page, where you can choose in which city in Germany you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Essen

Available locations in Essen:

Essen Train Station
Alfredistrasse 28
Luetkenbrauk 70
Lysegang 9
Schuetzenbahn 65

Location information for Essen

Essen city is situated by the River Ruhr in the heart of North Rhine Westphalia's Ruhr area. This city is the European Capital of Culture for 2010. Travelers can come to Essen city via plane as the city is served by the Essen Mulheim Airport.

A cheap car hire in Essen Downtown is very handy and convenient for visitors. The city is easy to navigate and it is served by 3 motorways, the Ruhrschnellweg or A40, the A42, and the A52. There are more than 3,200 streets situated in Essen city.

Restaurants, shops, and other business establishments can be found in Essen Downtown. Tourists will also find hotels and services for car hire in Essen Downtown as well as tourism agencies.

Aside from the shopping pedestrian areas of the city, Essen is also home to a few shopping centers like the mall in Limbecker Platz and the Rathaus Galerie. Tourists don't need to worry about bringing their car hires to shopping areas as there are many car parks in Essen Downtown.

Some of the attractions that can be found in Essen are the Municipal Forest, Folkwang Museum, Stadtgarten, Ruhrland Museum, Grugapark, Villa Hugel, the Design Center, the Old Synagogue, Opera House, Town Hall, Werden, and the Minster, which is one of the oldest churches in Germany. Tourists can easily visit these locations by using a car rental in Essen Downtown.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    German
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Car-Rentals.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

 What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

 Which car rental companies are compared by Car-Rentals.com at this location?
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • Buchbinder
  • Hertz
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Enterprise
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Thrifty
  • Budget
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Global Rent a Car
  • Sixt
  • Flizzr
  • STARCAR
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