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Cheap Car Hire in Belfast from R540

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 18/12 and drop-off date of 22/12. 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 13 November 2025.
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At R540/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 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R546+

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Compact

Compact

R551+

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Mini

Mini

R540+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 014+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 344+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R737+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R789+

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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:

Kia PicantoR540/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 11/12/25
Ford KaR546/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 11/12/25
Toyota CorollaR672/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 11/12/25

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 R885. Data was last updated on 13 November 2025.
Kia PicantoR540/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 11/12/25
Ford KaR546/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 11/12/25
Toyota CorollaR551/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 11/12/25

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 R548/day – about 1 478% less than the yearly average.

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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.

DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.6

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 R428. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R924 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 R428. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R924 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

R428

February

R445

March

R462

April

R599

May

R633

June

R633

July

R924

August

R821

September

R565

October

R548

November

R445

December

R616

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.

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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 13 November 2025.

DRIVALIA

3 locations
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Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Dollar

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,6
Wonderful
4 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,6

National

2 locations
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Sixt

7,6
Good
20 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Budget

7,3
Good
26 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

Firefly

4 locations
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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 13 November 2025.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Belfast for about R6 454 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 December, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Belfast for as low as R922/day.

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 13 November 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Belfast. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R39+).

Electric

Electric

R39+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R65+

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