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What is the cheapest month to book a vacation rental in Essen?

The cheapest month to book a vacation rental in Essen is February ($79). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Essen is September ($514).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a vacation rental in Essen?

The cheapest day to stay in Essen is Wednesday ($88). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is $593.

How far ahead should you book a vacation rental in Essen?

Save money by booking a vacation rental at least 20 days before your trip to Essen. The lowest price found when booking 20 days ahead was $47 per night.

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Other accommodations in Essen

Find the perfect holiday rental for your stay in Essen. There are 448 hotels in Essen and price data was last updated on 17 April 2026. The average price for a hotel in Essen is $154/night.
B&b Hotel Essen-nord
B&b Hotel Essen-nord

B&b Hotel Essen-nord

Am Lichtbogen 1, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$57
Avg. per night
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Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof By IHG
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof By IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof By IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$69
Avg. per night
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Holiday Inn - The Niu, Cobbles Essen By IHG
Holiday Inn - The Niu, Cobbles Essen By IHG

Holiday Inn - The Niu, Cobbles Essen By IHG

Friedrichstraße 43, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$63
Avg. per night
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Astoria City Resort
Astoria City Resort

Astoria City Resort

Wilhelm-Nieswandt-Allee 175, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
4.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$73
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Essen

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Essen to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 17 April 2026.
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Facts about staying in Essen

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Essen to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 17 April 2026.

  • How much does a holiday rental in Essen cost?

    The average cost for a holiday rental in Essen is $155/night. A good holiday rental deal in Essen would be for $152/night or less. The cheapest rental deal found recently by our users was $31/night. If you’re flexible with your travel dates, then try to avoid booking September, the most expensive month of the year. Booking February is the cheapest month to book a holiday rental in Essen.

  • What part of Essen is best to stay in?

    Rüttenscheid is the best part of Essen to stay in based on our user data. Out of all our users who looked at Essen holiday rentals, 14% of them looked for stays in the Rüttenscheid neighbourhood in the last year. The Sky Suite - SkySuite 65qm, zentral & ruhig, Messe, tolle Lag happens to be the most popular holiday rental in the Rüttenscheid neighbourhood of Essen.

  • Are there any Aparthotel holiday rentals in Essen?

    Yes, there are 9 Aparthotel holiday rentals in Essen. According to our data, Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str. is currently the most popular Aparthotel rental in the city.

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