Belfast

Cheap Car Hire in Belfast from R506

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Belfast with a pick-up date of 30/4 and drop-off date of 6/5. 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.
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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 25 January 2026.

At R506/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, 78 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 965+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 789+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Belfast by type

Here are the best Belfast small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen VentoR506/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Audi A3R525/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Hyundai AccentR671/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

Best car hire deals found in Belfast

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 R1 072. Data was last updated on 25 January 2026.
Volkswagen VentoR506/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Audi A3R525/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Kia SportageR577/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage

Cheapflights insights for Belfast car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Belfast, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Belfast?

For the best savings on car hire in Belfast, make your reservation 37 days before pickup. The average price then is just R514/day – about 1 355% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Belfast?

In Belfast, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just R308,34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R1 098,60/day.

What is the best car rental company in Belfast?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Belfast is DRIVALIA (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Belfast?

At Belfast, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R418. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R867 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Belfast, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R418. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R867 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R418

February

R418

March

R434

April

R562

May

R594

June

R578

July

R867

August

R771

September

R530

October

R498

November

R450

December

R674

What car do most people hire in Belfast?

Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Belfast. Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Belfast?

Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 8 locations in Belfast, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 25 January 2026.

DRIVALIA

3 locations

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Dollar

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,6
Wonderful
4 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,6

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,3

Sixt

7,6
Good
20 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Budget

7,3
Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

8,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Belfast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 January 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Belfast for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Belfast for about R2 158 per week on average.

  • 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 R0. 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 February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Belfast for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Belfast

Browse car hires by fuel type in Belfast. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Belfast. Deals were last updated on 25 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Belfast. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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