Belfast

Cheap Car Hire in Belfast from R756

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 2/4 and drop-off date of 8/4. 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 23 March 2026.

At R756/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 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 100+

Standard

Standard

R1 377+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 717+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 001+

Compact SUV

Compact 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:

Hyundai AtosR756/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Volkswagen PoloR771/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai AccentR972/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 370. Data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
Hyundai AtosR756/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Volkswagen PoloR771/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai VenueR893/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue

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 39 days before pickup. The average price then is just R561/day – about 1 469% less than the yearly average.

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 R459. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R918 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 R459. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R918 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

R459

February

R459

March

R493

April

R612

May

R629

June

R629

July

R918

August

R816

September

R561

October

R527

November

R476

December

R714

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 23 March 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 23 March 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Belfast?

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

Car hires by fuel type in Belfast

Browse car hires by fuel type in Belfast. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Belfast. Deals were last updated on 23 March 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Belfast. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R74+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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