Holiday car rental in Essen
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- 10 vehicles within 50 km
- from 79 € per day
Available cars in Essen
Essen: 10 matching vehicles from 2 local rental companies within 50 km, from €79 to €189 a day. Most offers by type: SUV (9), Premium car (6), Estate car (1). 9 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
Audi Q8 50 TDI
286 hp20255 seatsDelivery available250 km/day incl.from 189 € per dayFinal price incl. VAT
Hacheney · 35 km away
Jaecoo 7 Exclusive 1.6 T-GDIVerified
147 hp20265 seats200 km/day incl.from age 18from 79 € 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
- 9
- Price range per day
- €79 €189 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: Holiday car rental in Essen
| Rental period | from | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 79 € | 112 € |
| Weekend | 169 € | 290 € |
| 1 week | 449 € | 555 € |
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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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: Holiday car rental 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 10 matching vehicles, from €79 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 holiday rental car from Essen cost?
On Rentlo, suitable vehicles around Essen currently start at €79 a day. For a whole week, the weekly rate is often worth it, as many rental companies price it lower than individual days. Factor in extra kilometres, additional drivers and extras straight away.
Can I take the rental car abroad?
That's up to the rental company. Many allow trips to certain countries, often only with a cross-border authorisation and sometimes for a fee. State your destination in your request and have the permission confirmed.
Do I need a vignette for Austria or Switzerland?
Yes, a vignette is mandatory for motorways in Austria and Switzerland if the car doesn't already have one. Ask the rental company whether one is included. Both countries also offer digital vignettes. They are linked to the number plate, so they apply to that specific rental car.
How many kilometres are included with a holiday rental car?
Each rental company sets this itself, usually as included kilometres per day. You can see the number and the price per extra kilometre directly in the offer. For long holiday drives, a mileage package or an offer with unlimited kilometres is often worthwhile.
Can I get a child seat with the rental car?
Some rental companies provide child seats or booster seats for a fee. In your request, ask for the right seat for your child's age and height. Alternatively, bring your own seat and check beforehand that it fits the car.
Can my dog travel in the rental car?
Each rental company decides for itself. Some allow dogs in a crate or with a seat cover, others charge a cleaning fee or don't allow pets at all. Clarify this before booking to avoid trouble when you return the car.
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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
Book early in the holiday season
During school holidays and around public holidays, larger vehicles are booked up quickly. So send your request early and read the cancellation terms, which are tiered by rental company. Many rental companies lower the daily rate for longer trips. Take photos of the car at handover to avoid discussions when you return it.
Plan your route and mileage
Before booking, roughly work out how many kilometres you'll drive: there and back plus day trips at your destination. If only a few kilometres a day are included, every extra one gets expensive. Some rental companies offer mileage packages or even unlimited kilometres. So compare not just the daily rate but the total cost of your trip.
Taking a rental car abroad
Whether you can cross the border is up to the rental company. You often need a cross-border authorisation, which you add as an extra, sometimes for a fee. In Austria and Switzerland you need a vignette for the motorways if the car doesn't already have one; other countries charge tolls. For German low-emission zones, rental cars usually have the required sticker.
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