Belfast

Cheap Car Hire in Belfast from R513

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Belfast with a pick-up date of 29/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
May 6 — May 13
Driver's age: 26-65
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Mon 6/5
Noon
Mon 13/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Belfast?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Belfast and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

January

R488

February

R507

March

R639

April

R658

May

R789

June

R714

July

R958

August

R1 052

September

R695

October

R658

November

R545

December

R676

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Belfast is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Belfast

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Belfast and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

At R614/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Belfast in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in Belfast, there are, in total, 69 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

R1 610+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Belfast

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Belfast to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Small cars

R263 - R1 299

All Car Types

R263 - R1 486

To hire a small car in Belfast, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R697/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Belfast, the United Kingdom (~R263/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 299/day). In fact, February is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Belfast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Belfast, renting a small car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Belfast small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR614/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR660/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR660/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in Belfast

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Belfast known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Belfast. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Belfast, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Dollar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Dollar

2 locations

National

2 locations

Sixt

7,3
Good
23 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,0

Europcar

7,3
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

Budget

7,2
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,4

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

8,0

Best Belfast car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Belfast. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Belfast with an average daily rate of R738. Data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Peruse the best Belfast car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR614/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR660/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR660/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Belfast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Belfast?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Belfast from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R614/day), Sixt (R660/day), and Alamo (R660/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Belfast?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10,0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0 rating) and Europcar (7,3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Belfast.

  • What are petrol prices like in Belfast?

    The average price of petrol in Belfast is R34,98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 574 and R2 273 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Belfast for a week from keddy by Europcar?

    keddy by Europcar offers hire cars in Belfast for about R3 797 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Belfast for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 41% in Belfast - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Belfast?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Belfast for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Belfast for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Belfast is R685. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Belfast. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Belfast for as low as R0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Belfast?

    Vauxhall Corsa, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Belfast according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car hires in Belfast

Find small car hire deals in Belfast from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Belfast cost an average of R727 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Chevrolet SparkR513/day
2
M
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR513/day
2
M
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR706/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Car hires by fuel type in Belfast

Browse car hires by fuel type in Belfast. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Belfast. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Belfast. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R61+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Airport car hires in Belfast
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