Title: Essen Car Rental - Free Cancellation Options - Expedia.com [Essen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Essen.dx553248635213065693)[Hotels in Essen](https://expedia.com/Essen-Hotels.d553248635213065693.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Essen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Essen.d553248635213065693.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Essen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Essen.d553248635213065693.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_car.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rental Essen ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Essen ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car suppliers logo](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/16/car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car rentals - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car rentals [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Car Deals in Essen \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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From Essen, it's roughly 160 miles away. ### How do I find the best car rental deals in Essen with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Essen? ### What do you need to rent a car in Essen? ### What side of the road do you drive on in Essen? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Essen? ### Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Essen? ### Where can I find an Essen car rental if I am younger than 25? ### What insurance should I choose for my car rental in Essen? ### Can I drive in Essen with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You need to be at least 25 in many countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it may still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of cars you can rent. > - Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before getting behind the wheel. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental car. ## Car Rental Information | Popular car types | [SUV](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available | | | Our best deal of the day | | | Our second best deal of the day | | | Our third best deal of the day | | | From the airport to your hotel | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.com/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | | From popular domestic and international airports | [Airport Car Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/airport) | ## Finding the cheapest car rentals in Essen ### **Using our Search Wizard** If the deals that are available on our page do not suit your needs, then enter Essen into the search wizard at the top of the page. 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