Rent a car in Essen
Find the best car hire rates in Essen. Special discounts when picking up a car in May 2020.
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Essen best rent-a-car offers
Bookingauto (Essen) strives to make your car rental experience as simple and convenient as possible. This also applies to the location of rental points. Our clients can pick up cars in the most popular places, whether it be the city centre, airport, or main railway station. The list of our pick-up locations is extensive, meaning that visitors who book cars with us in Essen can always collect them from the most suitable place.
Options and possibilities:
We take into account the preferences of our customers and look for a car that fits into the right category. For example, those who come to Essen on their own or with a small company can rent a spectacular convertible Mini Couper Cabrio from us, starting at €82 per day and rented out by the popular company sixt in Essen. For those of you who arrive with your whole family or friends, a roomy and reliable minivan Opel Zafira might be best - from €76 per day. For anyone who loves comfort and doesn’t have limited funds, budget recommends opting for a business class car like BMW 5 series for €42 per day. For those travelling on a budget, rent a compact model Seat Leon for just €17 per day.
Select the exact date and time for picking up and returning the car:
If you want to save money, choose the same pick-up and return time. Car rental companies charge for a full day of rent, so if you rent a car for 25 hours, you pay for 48 hours (two full days), and 73 hours would be equivalent to four full days of rent.
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Car rental price in Essen by month
The highest demand for car rental in Essen occurs during the high tourist season - summer.
On average, the cost increases by 20-30% and the choice of available cars is also significantly reduced if you don’t book in advance.
For example, in July, the average price for the popular model Skoda Octavia in Essen is €15 per day.
In autumn, the same car costs about €10 per day.
Highest summer price for convertibles. For example, a Mini Couper Cabrio is offered at €82 per day.
Among budget models, the most demanded in Essen is the Seat Leon. The sixt company rents it out for €17 per day.
For lovers of comfortable driving, you will also have to pay an increased price for business class cars – a BMW 5 series will cost about €42 per day.
With the arrival of autumn, demand gradually decreases and this is reflected in costs. For example, a Renault Kaptur at this time can be rented for just €45 per day.
It will also be easier to find unusual and exclusive car models. For example, by renting a BMW X5, you will experience real driving pleasure and enjoy a luxurious visit that will remain in your memory forever.
We suggest that you browse the list of our partners from whom you can rent a car
For over 20 years, Bookingauto has partnered with many international and local car rental companies in Essen. This has resulted in close partnerships that allow us to provide our customers with a wide range of vehicles at the most competitive prices, as well as excellent service.
On our site, you will find plenty of offers for car rental in Essen, meaning that you can choose the best rental option for your purposes. We represent several renowned international and local car rental companies. The most popular one, sixt, has the highest average user review score of 9.8 (based on customer reviews from 100).
The second in the ranking is budget, with a rating of 9.7 based on 100 customer reviews.
In addition, we have long-standing partnerships with rental companies such as Alamo and Budget, which gives us the opportunity to offer car rental at a discount of up to 30% off standard prices.
Another partner company of the Bookingauto service is Alamo. This supplier is appealing to tourists, as it gives them the opportunity to rent a Mini car at the rate of €9 per day. You’ll probably agree that getting a comfortable VW Up for such a price is a real success!
Bookingauto and our partners are always ready to offer our clients a large selection of comfortable rental cars at reasonable prices.
Cancellation policy
We provide preferential cancellation / amendment terms for most cars and rental companies in Essen
If you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours prior to receipt (48 hours in some cases), you will be refunded in full in almost all cases.
If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance (48 hours in some cases), you will receive a full refund minus an administration fee in almost all circumstances.
Cancellation policies and administration fees may vary depending on the provider and car you choose. Please read the cancellation policy before proceeding with your booking.
Note: you can only cancel or modify your order before the pick-up time!
These additional rules apply to all bookings:
If the online payment sum is less than the stated administration fee, there will be no refunds when cancelling your booking once the administration fee is applied.
If your booking is made less than 24 hours prior to the pick-up time (or 48 hours in some cases), a cancellation policy will be automatically applied to your booking.
Important information: All cancellations must be made in the “Manage My Booking” section and not directly through the car rental company itself.
Insurance coverage cancellation policy:
If you purchased an additional insurance product with your car rental, the policy will be automatically ended when the booking is cancelled. To check if you are eligible for a refund, see the cancellation policy set out in the terms of your insurance product.
No-show at the rental location:
A “no-show” can mean that:
● You didn't inform the car rental company of your cancellation before your pick-up time.
● You failed to pick up your car in Essen at the arranged time and date.
● You failed to provide the documentation required to pick up the car.
● You failed to provide a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available funds on it.
In the event of any of the above, no refunds can be made.
The car rental company reserves the right to refuse a car to any customer who fails to arrive on time with all of the necessary documentation and a credit card with enough available funds for the car's security deposit. In such cases, the customer will not be entitled to a refund.
Average price for fuel in Essen
Estimated prices for gasoline and diesel fuel in Essen in May 2024. This information is updated twice a month.
● €1.43 - cost of 1 litre of gasoline
● €1.22 - cost of 1 litre of diesel
Data is collected from various sources, including official government websites and those of fuel companies. Keep in mind that domestic fuel prices can vary greatly.
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Significant savings with early bookings
In May 2024, you have the chance to rent a car in Essen with an additional 30% discount.
To arrange a rental, use the search form on our website to find cars available for the dates you need.
In May 2024, the most popular rental companies - sixt and budget - provide their customers with a discount. Other service providers are also willing to cut their prices. Discounted options have a special “-30% Off” mark that you will see during your search.
Take your time when deciding on your choice of car - make sure that it meets your needs in terms of passenger capacity, boot capacity, type of gearbox, etc.
Age restrictions when renting a car in Essen
Many rental companies impose strict age restrictions on the driver when renting a car in Essen. They may also additionally charge a young driver who is under 25 years old. It doesn't matter how old you are, it's important to be aware of all of the age requirements, especially if you are under 21. And don't forget that this can affect the cost of booking a car. Age restrictions and fees vary by country, car rental provider and pick-up location. We strongly recommend that you carefully read the rental conditions when booking and the information on your voucher.
List of required documents
To rent a car in Essen, you will need a driver's license, passport, credit card (sometimes two for luxury cars) and a voucher received by email.
If more than one person will be driving the car, then the additional drivers must also confirm that they have a driver's license.
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Driving license
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Credit card
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Voucher
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Passport
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Warning
An international driving permit is required
Answers to popular questions
Answer: The car rental price in Essen usually includes unlimited mileage, basic CDW insurance and local VAT. Before booking, you can get acquainted with the full list of services included in the rental price by reading the rental conditions of your chosen car.
Answer: If you pick up a car in Essen, returning it in another city is possible for an additional fee. You need to mark the option "Return in another location" in the search form and indicate your desired city of return. The search results will only offer cars for which this is possible. The price is shown immediately and takes into account the additional fee for returning in another city. If you have already rented a car and want to return it in another location, you need to contact the car rental company directly at the phone number indicated on the voucher and discuss this possibility, along with the conditions of additional payment.
Answer: Most people in Essen rent cars that fall under the category of Compact and Mini. In terms of models, the most popular ones are Seat Leon and VW Up. To choose a rental car that will meet your expectations as much as possible, take your time with making a decision. Compare the characteristics of the chosen car with your requirements and imagine how comfortable the trip will be in it. If you have a lot of luggage, make note of the volume of the boot; if you want a car with a fuel-saving function, this also needs to be considered, etc.
Answer: For almost any location in Essen, you can find a car rental office on our website. Click on the "Rent a car near me" icon in the search form. The system will automatically determine your coordinates and suggest a number of available cars, starting with the ones closest to your location. However, check the exact address of the rental office before booking to ensure that the coordinates are accurate.
Answer: Traditional low-cost airlines in Essen are Budget, Thrifty and Last Minute.Often, though, well-known network companies offer promotions and super discounts, which can reach up to 70% off. At the same time, the quality of service remains high. To get the best deal, we encourage you to compare prices from a wide variety of options and offers. Check the prices of the leading companies on our website, choose the option that best suits your parameters, and you’ll be able to get the ideal car at the best price.
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