Car rental for students in Essen
Car rental for students in Essen with buyer protection, best price guarantee and flexible payment. On Rentlo you rent directly from verified rental companies in and around Essen and book exactly the vehicle you see: no “or similar”, no surprises.
- 71 vehicles within 50 km
- from 79 € per day
Available cars in Essen
Essen: 71 matching vehicles from 12 local rental companies within 50 km, from €69 to €850 a day. Most offers by type: Sports car (55), Premium car (51), Luxury car (42). 33 offer delivery. Minimum driver age starts at 18.
Essen · 0 km away
VW Golf 8GTIVerified
265 hp20245 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 139 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 0 km away
VW Golf 8RVerified
333 hp20245 seats150 km/day incl.from age 18from 149 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 0 km away
Mercedes‑AMG A45 S 4MATIC+Verified
421 hp20205 seatsfrom age 18from 165 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 0 km away
Lamborghini Urus SEVerified
666 hp20255 seatsDelivery available100 km/day incl.from 850 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 2 km away
VW Golf 8 GTI ClubsportVerified
300 hp20255 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 125 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 2 km away
VW Golf 8.5 R PerformanceVerified
333 hp20255 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 170 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 2 km away
Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG CabrioVerified
408 hp20224 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 200 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 2 km away
Audi RS3Verified
400 hp20255 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 200 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Essen · 2 km away
Audi RS7Verified
600 hp2022200 km/day incl.from age 18from 300 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
VW Tiguan R-Line eTSI
150 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
Audi Q3
150 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
BMW X3
170 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
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About Essen
- Population
- 593,085
- State/canton
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Country
- Germany
- Postcodes
- 45060, 45091, 45093, 45095, 45113, 45115 …
- Nearest airport
- Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 26 km
- Vehicles within 30 km
- 36
- Price range per day
- €69 €850 per day
- Nearest offer
- 0 km away
Essen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany with around 593,085 inhabitants.
Neighbouring places include Gelsenkirchen, Mülheim, Bottrop and Wattenscheid.
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A rental car in and around Essen gives you freedom for day trips, moving house, appointments in the region or simply a special drive.
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Prices: Car rental for students in Essen
| Rental period | from | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 79 € | 114 € |
| 1 day | 69 € | 256 € |
| Weekend | 139 € | 543 € |
| 1 week | 139 € | 1,160 € |
| 1 month | 139 € | 4,173 € |
Prices from rental companies on Rentlo within 50 km, incl. VAT, as of 01.11.2026. Final price depends on dates, protection package and extras.
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- Pick up and driveCollect the vehicle or have it delivered where delivery is offered.
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Pay securely online by card, Revolut Pay, iDEAL, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or later and in instalments with Klarna. Where the rental company offers it, you pay 10 % online and the rest in cash at pick-up.
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FAQ: Car rental for students in Essen
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Support & help›Where is Essen?
Essen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. Neighbouring places are Gelsenkirchen, Mülheim, Bottrop and Wattenscheid.
How much does it cost in Essen?
Within 50 km there are currently 71 matching vehicles, from €69 a day.
Can I pick up the car at the airport?
The nearest airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), about 26 km away. Many rental companies offer delivery, see each vehicle.
Can the car be delivered in Essen?
Many rental companies offer delivery and collection. Filter by “delivery” in the search; price and radius are shown on the vehicle.
How much does it cost to rent a car as a student in Essen?
Around Essen, rental cars on Rentlo currently start at €69 a day. The final price depends on the vehicle, day of the week, mileage and extras. It's often cheaper during the week and with smaller vehicles.
Is there a student discount?
No, Rentlo doesn't offer a special student discount. You can still save, for example with multi-day discounts from many rental companies, deals and Rentlo Club points. Also compare weekday prices.
Can I rent a car at 18 or 19?
With some rental companies, yes, but many require a higher minimum age or several years of holding a licence. The conditions are shown with every offer. Some rental companies charge young drivers a surcharge or a higher deposit.
Can I rent a car without a credit card?
That depends on the vehicle. Depending on the offer, you can also pay the deposit by PayPal, bank transfer or in cash at pick-up, and some rental companies even rent without a deposit. You can pay the rental price with PayPal, Klarna, Apple Pay or Google Pay, for example.
Which vehicle is best for moving into a flatshare?
For a room in a shared flat, a small van or a large estate car is usually enough. With a category B licence, you can drive vans up to 3.5 tonnes. Check the load volume and the dimensions of your largest pieces of furniture beforehand.
Can we share the driving?
Yes, if everyone who drives is registered as an additional driver and meets the rental company's requirements. Additional drivers usually cost extra per day. Passengers who don't drive don't need to be registered.
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What is Rentlo?
Rentlo is a marketplace for all kinds of rental vehicles in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You rent directly from verified local rental companies.
How does renting in Essen work?
Choose a vehicle, pick your dates and send a request. Once the rental company confirms, you pay securely online and collect the car or have it delivered.
When do I pay?
Only once the rental company has confirmed your request. Payment runs via Stripe.
Which payment methods are available?
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, iDEAL and Klarna. For some vehicles you can pay 10 % online and the rest in cash at pick-up.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
The rental company decides per vehicle. Many deposits can be paid online; otherwise on site.
How old do I need to be?
Minimum age and licence duration are shown on each vehicle.
How is the vehicle insured?
Vehicles are insured by the rental company, which sets cover and excess.
What is the best price guarantee?
Rental companies offer their vehicles on Rentlo at the same price as directly. Found it cheaper? Let us know.
Can I cancel?
Before confirmation you can withdraw for free. After that the rental company's cancellation terms apply.
Is there a Rentlo app?
Yes, for iPhone and Android, including Rentlo Shorts with real videos and sound.
Guide
Minimum age and years with a licence
Each rental company decides from what age and after how many years of holding a licence you can rent. Some rent from 18, many only from 21 or older, and often even later for more powerful cars. The licence-held-since filter quickly shows which offers are right for you.
Deposit without a credit card
Many young people don't have a credit card, but that doesn't have to be a problem. Depending on the vehicle, you can pay the deposit online by PayPal or bank transfer or in cash at pick-up. Some rental companies offer vehicles with no deposit at all. Simply filter by deposit type in the app.
Moving flats with a small van
For moving into a new room, a small van that you can drive on a category B licence is often enough. Organise helpers and boxes in advance, and the 8-hour hourly rate might be all you need. Vans are in demand at the start of term and at the end of each month, so it pays to request early.
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