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Cork, Ireland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cork, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 June 2025.

Most popular company

EASIRENT

Price of petrol per litre

R34,61

Average price per day

R2 268

Cheapest price per day

R247

Cheapflights insights for Cork car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Cork, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R394/day – about 1 324% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Cork?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cork is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Cork, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R269. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R879 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 Cork, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R269. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R879 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

R269

February

R269

March

R377

April

R574

May

R628

June

R538

July

R699

August

R879

September

R484

October

R359

November

R305

December

R574

What car do most people hire in Cork?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta, for example) are the most popular in Cork. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan) and Mini (Ford Ka) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cork.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cork?

In Cork, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Cork, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cork, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cork, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Cork area such as Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,6

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

FLIZZR

1 location

Hertz

7,5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,0

Budget

7,0
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Europcar

6,8
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cork, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cork?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R2 268/day when booking a car hire in Cork. The absolute best deal a user found was for R247/day from Easirent, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Easirent?

    Easirent is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cork, offering car hire for around R15 878 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cork for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Cork is R68 050 (R2 268/day) on average.

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