Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Essen
Which car rental companies are near or in Essen?
There are over 11 car rental companies in Essen. Car rental companies such as Sixt on Freiheit 3, Europcar on Schützenbahn 65, Thrifty on Bottroper Straße 327, Enterprise on Friedrichstraße 25 B224, Hertz on Bottroper Straße 327, Avis on Alfredistraße 28, Sixt on Ostfeldstraße 9, Buchbinder & Global on Lysegang 9, Budget on Alfredistraße 28, Europcar on Fürstäbtissinstraße 18, Sixt on Berthold Beitz Boulevard 508, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in Essen?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Essen, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How can I find car rental near me in Essen?
Do a search for Essen. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Essen from companies such as Budget on Alfredistraße 28, Buchbinder & Global on Lysegang 9, Europcar on Fürstäbtissinstraße 18, Enterprise on Friedrichstraße 25 B224, Avis on Alfredistraße 28, Europcar on Schützenbahn 65, Sixt on Ostfeldstraße 9, Sixt on Freiheit 3 and others.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Essen?
Renting a normal-sized car in Essen costs from about € 58 per day, depending on the season and supply. A smaller car costs from about € 26 per day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. Sometimes you can find the cheapest hire cars depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes airport fee, third party liability protection, collision damage waiver, unlimited mileage, tax and breakdown assistance. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car rental company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Essen?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Essen costs approx. € 406 per week (€ 58 per day). A smaller car costs from about € 182 per week. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. The price for the rental car shown is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Essen?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Essen costs approx. € 1624 per month (€ 58 per day). A smaller car costs from about € 728 per month. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily find all current prices for hire cars right now.
What types of car can I rent in Essen?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as special cars, compact elite, electric cars, estate, compact cars, minibus, moped, mini cars, premium cars, medium suv, minivan, jeep, cargo van, hybrid cars, standard cars, luxury elite, fullsize elite, exotic cars, luxury cars, suv, mini elite, economy elite, 5 seater minivan, 9 seater minivan, intermediate, small suv, fullsize cars, small-medium truck-lorry, convertible, large truck-lorry, intermediate elite, 7 seater minivan, economy cars in Essen with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Essen and Germany?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Germany on Autoprio.com were found at Hertz Dream Collection, Caro, King Rent, Buchbinder, Aznur, Advantage, Global Drive and Global. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Essen than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking. In Essen you can find a rental car for € 26 - 58 per day depending on the size of the car and the season.
What is the best rental car company in Essen and Germany?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Germany are Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, National, Avis and Enterprise. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in Essen?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Essen are e.g. Friedhof Dellwig, Parkhaus Finanzamt Polizei, Parkplatz Hundeverein, Kleingartenverein Altenessen, Hax, Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen, Aldi Nord, Parkhaus Gertrudiscenter, Tiefgarage Robert Koch Straße, Campus Sport, Zum Schwan, Limbecker Platz, Alter Markt, Besucherparkplatz Schloss Horst, Schulparkplatz, Tiefgarage Mitarbeiter Thyssenkrupp, Hansa Zentrum, Parkplatz Westfriedhof, Weststadt Carree, Parking at Bola, Parkplatz Tc Waldhof, Evonik Industries, Berliner Platz etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near Essen?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Essen are e.g. Cip, Total, Esso, Aral on Altenessener Straße 288, Shell on Kämpenstraße 36, Star, Oil, Esso on Ruhrallee 150, West Tank on Frintroper Straße 462, Shell, Freie Tankstelle, Tank & Wasch, Aral, Oil Tankstelle on Schederhofstraße 8, Hem on Westfalenstraße 201, Shell on Grenoblestraße 55, Star on Überruhrstraße 385, Aral on Frintroper Straße 66 68, Jet, Star on Heidhauser Straße 142, Star on Moltkestraße 13 19 etc.
How much does it cost to rent a minivan or cargo van in Essen?
How much it costs to rent a moving truck, van or smaller truck in Essen depends on the time of year and the range of models etc. In Essen you can find a smaller truck or van from about € 116 / day, medium truck from about € 151 / day and up, large van from about € 174 / day.
How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Essen?
How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Essen depends on the time of year and the supply of buses etc. In Essen you can find a 9-seater minibus from about € 99 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Essen?
Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Cologne-Bonn Airport, Berlin Schönefeld Airport, Hamburg Airport, Munich Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Berlin Tegel Airport and Stuttgart Airport, instead of Essen. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.
Which additional charges could apply in Essen?
Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: one-way rentals, out-of-hours drop-off, winter tyres, border crossing, out-of-hours pick-up, senior drivers and young drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Essen.
Which optional extras are available in Essen?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Essen and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Electronic toll pass, Roof Rack, Child toddler seat, Booster seat, Snow Chain Set, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Luggage racks, Snow Tyres, Infant child seat, Additional driver, Wi-Fi Access and Ski Rack. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Essen. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Comparison of rental car prices and car rental from several businesses in the town Essen in Germany. Find the best prices for rental cars. It always pays off to compare before you book, in some smaller communities local companies can have very competitive prices.
Sixt on Ostfeldstraße 9, Budget on Alfredistraße 28, Avis on Alfredistraße 28, Sixt on Freiheit 3, Buchbinder & Global on Lysegang 9, Europcar on Schützenbahn 65, Europcar on Fürstäbtissinstraße 18, Enterprise on Friedrichstraße 25 B224, Hertz on Bottroper Straße 327, Thrifty on Bottroper Straße 327, Sixt on Berthold Beitz Boulevard 508 are the companies we compare in the city/country. Rental cars at Essen’s train stations (Essen Bergeborbeck, Boyer Straße, Bochum Hauptbahnhof, Duisburg Wedau, Bochum Dahlhausen, Essen Dellwig Ost, Bottrop Hbf and Essen Altenessen), travel center and airports like Essen Mülheim Airport 8 km (5 mi), Düsseldorf International Airport 26 km (16 mi), Dortmund Wickede Airport 42 km (26 mi) and Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport 44 km (27 mi), ESS. We have an easy and safe booking system of rental cars online. Search and choose your destination, search for country, city etc. and choose from the list. A car rental service where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car.
More about Essen
Essen is a town in the municipality Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany. Is a locality in the area. 2th largest city/town when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 6th largest town/district in Germany. Whether you are visiting the town Essen just for one day or for a longer period, there is plenty to do. Read more further down. The town/city is located about 83 MASL (272 ft). The population of the town is about 593,100 in 2018. Larger neighboring cities/communities are Cologne (c. 963,400 pop), Dortmund (c. 588,500 pop), Düsseldorf (c. 573,100 pop), Duisburg (c. 504,400 pop), Bochum (c. 385,700 pop) and Bochum-Hordel (c. 380,000 pop). Smaller communities, villages and suburbs nearby are Klein Reken, Kalkar, Porz am Rhein, Marienheide, Hünxe, Schermbeck, Velen, Stadtmitte, Rüttenscheid, Huttrop, Heide and Altendorf. Nearby metro (subway) stations are Bergwerk Consolidation. Oberhausen Hbf, Märkische Straße, Essen Hbf, Burgaltendorf Burgruine, Hattingen Mitte, Fröbelplatz, Nierenhof Bus station, Essen Fernbusbahnhof (Essen Bus station ZOB) and Kupferdreh Bahnhof are stops and bus stations in the city. We also give tips on which companies offer rental cars in Düsseldorf District.
Sights, Attractions and Activities
Suggestions and tips on what to do in the town Essen, attractions, places, events, museums, experiences, activities and tips on destinations to visit during your stay. Look at old historical ruins like Altes Bahngebäude, Aachner Tower, Brauerei Ibing Willy Kraus, Altes Trafo Haus, Abtritt and Bergfried. Want to experience historical remains? Ancient relics, cultural heritage, antiquities and older buildings near Essen are Fort and castle Hardenberg, Old Markthalle, Castle Ruins Vittinghoff and Fort and castle Isenberg Isenburg. Close to the town centre, the Stadion Essen, Spielvereinigung Essen Schonnebeck Tennis e V and Stadion Bäuminghausstraße’s are located. See the different teams in town play or are you craving some football? Or want to see a concert?
Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby
Compare car hire and cheap van rental in airports nearby: Car Rental Cologne-Bonn Airport, Car Rental Dortmund Airport and Cheap Hire Cars Düsseldorf Airport. Compare long-term rental for one day, one year, a whole month, week, weekend, or for as many days as you wish in Essen.
Car rental companies in Essen, Germany
Firefly, King Rent, Budget, Buchbinder, Caro, Payless, Aznur, Hertz, Alamo, Flizzr, Keddy By Europcar, Global Drive, Hertz Dream Collection, Europcar, InterRent, Sixt, Advantage, Global, Thrifty, Enterprise, Avis, Dollar and National are the companies we compare in the city and in the region to find the best price. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Cologne-Bonn Airport, Dortmund Airport, Düsseldorf Airport and Münster Osnabrück Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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