Northern Ireland

Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from R493

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 Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 4/5 and drop-off date of 11/5. 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

Northern Ireland car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Most common car type

Economy

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Northern Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Northern Ireland 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.

There are currently 3 639 hire locations operating in Northern Ireland spread across 62 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland is small car at R614 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

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 Northern Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of R697/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Northern Ireland (~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 Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford FiestaR614/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR660/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR660/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2024.

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

Sixt

7,3
Good
23 reviews6 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

Easirent

4,6
Mediocre
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,0

Avis

4,5
Mediocre
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

2,5

Value

4,5

Best Northern Ireland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of R738. Data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Ford FiestaR614/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR660/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR660/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10,0 rating), Arnold Clark (9,6 rating) and Alamo (8,9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Northern Ireland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Northern Ireland?

    The average price of petrol in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about R4 052 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 41% on your car hire. For a below average price in Northern Ireland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

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

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Small car hires in Northern Ireland

Find small car hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of R700 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Suzuki CelerioR493/day
2
M
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki CelerioR513/day
2
M
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki CelerioR513/day
2
M
Suzuki Celerio

Van hires in Northern Ireland

Find people carrier hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of R2 181 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Toyota AvanzaR2 181/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R42+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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