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Car Rental Essen

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Car rental companies in Essen

Below are the car rental companies in Essen with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Enterprise

    8.8 (1948)
    No rates available

  • Avis

    8.6 (6025)
    No rates available

  • Budget

    8.2 (9700)
    No rates available

  • Hertz

    8.1 (6938)
    No rates available

  • Keddy By Europcar

    8 (3407)
    No rates available

  • Europcar

    7.9 (8200)
    No rates available

  • Buchbinder

    7.9 (550)
    No rates available

  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    7.5 (761)
    No rates available

  • Thrifty

    5 (5535)
    No rates available

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    9.3 (4394)
    No rates available

  • Global Rent a Car

    7.3 (140)
    No rates available

  • Sixt

    7.6 (3374)
    No rates available

  • Flizzr

    7.4 (305)
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.3/10 out of 51

germany in february

great experience all in; very friendly & helpful counter staff; great car, low mileage; what more can i say ?
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Shyla190
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport

Остались только приятные...

СUsed the service for the first time, there was all easy and booking and payment ... Before you use the service Thrifly Dollar, long studied the reviews, many negative (write that take money for services not clear that the reserve is not returned in full without any reason, or pass a car with damage and then keep the amount for repair), so all the time waiting for something bad, but actually it turned out just the opposite: a car at the airport in Stuttgart issued for 10 minutes, passed the time spent just one minute. The car was exactly those characteristics that I chose when booking, clean, as if fresh from the salon. Thanks to the staff car rental for efficiency. No extra money I was not taken despite the fact that, unfortunately, I did not fill the car up to a full tank, has not calculated the number of liters. Amount of 300 euros booked in my account, returned for 2 days in full without deduction. Frankly, I was very pleased with the first experience of rental and always will use this service in the future, and also will recommend to friends and acquaintances. Thank you to all the staff involved in the process for efficiency and interest in a positive result. Final score: excellent!
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Daria2013
Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport

Hassle-free Rental

Excellent 5-Door BMW Diesel, which was very economical to drive. Pick-up went without a hitch & drop-off at Memmingen was a doddle, Sat Nav was supplied as standard & was very easy to use. I'd have no problem recommending 121 car Hire
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EnniscorthyBren
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport

Everything worked fine - great little car

Collecting the car was fine - girl at Thrifty desk was friendly enough......after telling us we were late because we'd guessed at 9am rental, but didn't get there until about 11:30 because of late train! Only "problem" with the car was it was SO BASIC that it didn't even have a radio. Nor a CD player, so we had no way of listening to music or anything while we were driving. The voucher/website details said the car would at least have a radio, so we were frustrated that that wasn't fulfilled. Other than those glitches, the car worked fine and we were happy with it. The return process went smoothly enough too. The hire of a GPS is very expensive - so we borrowed one from a friend instead for free.
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runningandsquash
Berlin Schoenefeld Airport

Franfurt Airport Car Hire

Very simple handover procedure and directiosn to car pick up including informing us of the car park bay numbers. Car was new and clean and comfortable. Drop off procedure was simple and quick, we had not filled up so the car hire personnel informed us of a nearby petrol station so we had time to refuel and avoid any further charges.
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McMorrow
Frankfurt Rhein Main Airport

Car Hire Düsseldorf

Hiring was a fairly hassle-free experience, but I wasn't happy with the €1000 Euro deposit as I had already taken out extra insurance cover. The hire car park at the airport is not ideal for people with vertigo as you have to drive down a spiral ramp from, in this case, the sixth storey. The collection point is a long walk from the desk and is a real problem for disabled people.They need to get their act together on this. Similarly the return point was a long walk from the check-in desk for our return flight.
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Stockers
Düsseldorf Airport

Munich Airport

Budget / Avis - The car type we rented was not available , so Avis upgraded us to a Seat 1.6tdi. Thete was a long delay in getting the car but Avis customer service, provided the sat nav for free. Excellent customer services Excellent car Would highly recommend 121CarHire and Avis
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Softsol
Munich Airport

Cheap quick efficient and friendly

Very quick and efficient pick up and drop off. Car almoat brand new, well groomed, no hard sell of extra insurance and very friendly staff
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Carlyk119
London Heathrow Airport

Easy Car Hire

The 121 website was easy to use with a wide range of options. Prices are very competetive and the service was flawless throughout with easy pick up and drop off.
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Karsyn30
Paphos Airport

Fair price, easy to collect and return, good car

We have collect the car from GreenMotion hollidayInn Heathrow, it was easy and fast, the price was the lowest among all rentals, the car was in perfect condition, and the drop-of prosses took no longer than 5 minutes. highly recomended service and rental.
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Neveah1968
London Heathrow Airport

Value for money

Collection and drop off great. Car was quite high mileage, but I guess you get what you pay for. Not particularly happy about the 10 euro charge for cleaning, after all I'm not going to try find a car wash at 4am in a country I'm not familiar with. Friendly staff.
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Havo74
Cluj-Napoca International Airport

Best Car Hire

Got upgraded to really great car with good price offer. Surprised to find car had sat nav, reversing camera and parking sensors together with cruise control. Diesel fuel just made the experience a joyful one. Service was excellent with friendly staff.
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Rick23
London Gatwick Airport

Very good service

We were dealt with quickly and respectfully both on pick up and return of the vehicle. Downside is the 30 min wait for the shuttle bus if you just miss one.
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Cyprusty
London Stansted Airport

Car Hire Heathrow

Good prices originaly drew me in but the customer service from the car rental company was superb. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to help. Collection and returns were excellent.
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barnacle4bill
London Heathrow Airport

Very friendly staff. Picked up promptly from the...

Very friendly staff. Picked up promptly from the airport and car hire only a couple of minutes from the airport. Website stated car fuel was 1/4 full and return 1/4 full. But this did not happen. I was told by easirent that I had to pay for 1/4 tank (they charged £20) and return empty. However the tank was not quite 1/4 full.
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Gogettraveller
Leeds Airport

Car rental companies in and around Essen

If you are looking for a rental car in Germany, but in a city other than Essen, please click through to the Car rental Germany page, where you can choose in which city in Germany you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Essen

Available locations in Essen:

Essen Train Station
Alfredistrasse 28
Luetkenbrauk 70
Lysegang 9
Schuetzenbahn 65

Location information for Essen

Essen city is situated by the River Ruhr in the heart of North Rhine Westphalia's Ruhr area. This city is the European Capital of Culture for 2010. Travelers can come to Essen city via plane as the city is served by the Essen Mulheim Airport.

A cheap car hire in Essen Downtown is very handy and convenient for visitors. The city is easy to navigate and it is served by 3 motorways, the Ruhrschnellweg or A40, the A42, and the A52. There are more than 3,200 streets situated in Essen city.

Restaurants, shops, and other business establishments can be found in Essen Downtown. Tourists will also find hotels and services for car hire in Essen Downtown as well as tourism agencies.

Aside from the shopping pedestrian areas of the city, Essen is also home to a few shopping centers like the mall in Limbecker Platz and the Rathaus Galerie. Tourists don't need to worry about bringing their car hires to shopping areas as there are many car parks in Essen Downtown.

Some of the attractions that can be found in Essen are the Municipal Forest, Folkwang Museum, Stadtgarten, Ruhrland Museum, Grugapark, Villa Hugel, the Design Center, the Old Synagogue, Opera House, Town Hall, Werden, and the Minster, which is one of the oldest churches in Germany. Tourists can easily visit these locations by using a car rental in Essen Downtown.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    German
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Car-Rentals.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

 What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

 Which car rental companies are compared by Car-Rentals.com at this location?
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Europcar
  • Buchbinder
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Global Rent a Car
  • Sixt
  • Flizzr
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