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Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland

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Cheapest time to rent a car in Cork, Ireland

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cork, Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 May 2025.

January

R270

February

R270

March

R378

April

R576

May

R667

June

R540

July

R703

August

R865

September

R486

October

R360

November

R306

December

R576

Compare available car types for rental in Cork, Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Cork, Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 May 2025.

Small cars

R243 - R778

All Car Types

R243 - R690

To hire a small car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R420/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cork, Ireland (~R243/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R778/day). In fact, February is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, renting a small car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R254/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cork, Ireland (~R413/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R784/day). In fact, May is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, renting a SUV saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 18 May 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 18 May 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from National?

    National is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cork, offering car hire for around R3 025 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.

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