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 R406/day – about 1 288% 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 R265. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 006 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 R265. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 006 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
R265
February
R265
March
R371
April
R565
May
R635
June
R529
July
R847
August
R1 006
September
R494
October
R353
November
R300
December
R547
What car do most people hire in Cork?
Intermediate cars (Opel Zafira Tourer, for example) are the most popular in Cork. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Passenger van (Opel Zafira Tourer) 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 20 August 2025.
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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 20 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cork, offering car hire for around R26 504 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.