Car Hire in Essen Werden - Mini guide to Essen Werden

The borough of Essen Werden is located just south of the main city of Essen in the western part of Germany. Car hire in Essen Werden is especially recommended as this area is a fair distance outside Essen's city centre.

Essen Werden was once an independent city named Werden whose beginnings extend back to St Ludger, who established the Werden Abbey as the eighth century was coming to an end. Werden was given city rights in 1317 and merged into the much bigger city of Essen in 1929.

The best places to find cheap car hire in Essen Werden are the borough's local Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, Sixt, and Alamo depots. All of the area's main attractions are now only a short drive away by car rental in Essen Werden.

Perhaps Essen Werden's most famous tourist attraction is the Baldeneysee. Originally built between 1931 and 1933, the Baldeneysee is the largest of the six dams along the Rhur River by a huge margin. Although the Baldeneysee's waters are currently not suitable for swimming, it remains a popular spot for canoeing, fishing, and other water sports.

Other popular attractions in Essen Werden include the historic Basilica and Abbey Church of St Ludger, the Folkwang College of Music, Dance, and Theatre which gives many concerts, and its intimate medieval streets lined with more than 40 pubs and restaurants. There are also many unique boutiques and other shops along the streets of this '˜pearl of the Ruhr.' as Essen Werden residents like to refer to their area.

Car hire deals in: Germany

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.