Rent a car with PayPal in Essen
Rent a car with PayPal 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.
- 48 vehicles within 50 km
- from 79 € per day
Available cars in Essen
Essen: 48 matching vehicles from 6 local rental companies within 50 km, from €69 to €449 a day. Most offers by type: Premium car (34), Sports car (32), Luxury car (26). 29 offer delivery. Minimum driver age starts at 18.
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
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
Mercedes-Benz GLC
197 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
VW T-Roc
150 hp20265 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 89 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
Jaguar E-PACE
299 hp20245 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 129 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
Mercedes-Benz C 220d
204 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 129 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
VW T-Roc R
350 hp20265 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 149 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
Mercedes-Benz EQE 300
20265 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 149 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
VW Golf 7 GTI TCR
290 hp20205 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 159 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
VW Golf 8.5 R
333 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 179 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Gelsenkirchen · 5 km away
VW Golf GTI / Audi RS3 / Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
333 hp2026Delivery available250 km/day incl.from 179 € 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
- 25
- Price range per day
- €69 €449 per day
- Nearest offer
- 5 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 with PayPal in Essen
| Rental period | from | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 79 € | 114 € |
| 1 day | 69 € | 231 € |
| Weekend | 169 € | 476 € |
| 1 week | 400 € | 1,077 € |
| 1 month | 899 € | 3,823 € |
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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Why rent with Rentlo
Every rental company is checked with ID and business registration before going online.
You never pay more on Rentlo than directly with the rental company.
You book the vehicle from the listing, with real photos and videos. No “or similar”.
Payment runs via Stripe and only after the rental company has confirmed.
Deposit, included kilometres, minimum age and cancellation terms are shown up front.
We are there for you around the clock, in the chat and by email.
How Rentlo works
- Find the right carSearch by place, dates and vehicle type and compare real listings with photos, prices and terms.
- Request your datesSend your request. The rental company confirms, only then you pay, securely via Stripe.
- Pick up and driveCollect the vehicle or have it delivered where delivery is offered.
Payments made safe & easy
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.
- Secure payment and buyer protection via Stripe
- Deposit can also be paid online
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FAQ: Car rental with PayPal 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 48 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 a rental car with PayPal cost in Essen?
Cars for which the deposit can also be paid via PayPal currently start at €69 a day around Essen. The deposit comes on top as security and is released after the return. You'll see all costs before you send your request.
Can I rent a car with PayPal and without a credit card?
Yes, for cars where the rental company accepts PayPal for the deposit. You can also pay the rental price on Rentlo via PayPal. Still, check which documents the rental company wants to see at pick-up.
When is the PayPal deposit released?
After you've returned the car and the rental company has inspected it. The app shows you when the deposit has been released. Depending on the funding source, it can take a little while until the money is available again.
Can I pay only the rental price via PayPal?
Yes. On Rentlo you can pay the rental price via PayPal, among other methods, even if the deposit is paid another way, for example by card, bank transfer or in cash at pick-up. This page shows the cars where both are possible via PayPal.
What happens to the PayPal deposit if there's damage?
The rental company can offset costs for damage, extra kilometres or missing fuel against the deposit. Photos and the handover report help you if you disagree with a charge. With a protection package, you lower the excess.
Which other payment methods does Rentlo offer?
You can pay the rental price with Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna or card, among others. For the deposit, each rental company offers its own options, for example online by card, PayPal or bank transfer, or at pick-up.
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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
Understanding the deposit process
In the app you can see every step of the deposit: accepted, paid, released. The amount is shown in the offer in advance. If there's damage, extra kilometres or missing fuel on return, the rental company can offset part of it. Document the condition of the car with photos at pick-up and return.
Advantages over credit card and cash
With PayPal you don't need a credit card and don't have to bring cash to pick-up. Payment runs online, and you can keep track of all bookings in your PayPal account. Make sure your account is verified and the linked funding source has sufficient funds.
When the deposit comes back
The deposit is released after the rental company has inspected the car. Depending on the payment route, it can take a little while until the money is available again in your PayPal account or funding source. Ask the rental company if you still don't see the release after a few days.
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