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Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland from R352

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 Cork with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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 Cork, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cork, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 August 2026.
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There are, in total, 35 car hire locations in Cork that are operated by 24 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R352/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Cork hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R357+

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Compact

Compact

R540+

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Standard

Standard

R765+

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Mini

Mini

R352+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 500+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R369+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R621+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R647+

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Best car hire deals found in Cork

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Cork, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cork, Ireland with an average daily rate of R674. Data was last updated on 4 August 2026.
Chevrolet SparkR352/day
Chevrolet Spark
Found 08/03/26
Volkswagen VentoR357/day
Volkswagen Vento
Found 08/03/26
Volkswagen T-CrossR369/day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 08/02/26

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 79 days before pickup. The average price then is just R396/day – about 1 270% less than the yearly average.

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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 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
National
National
8.0
FLIZZR
FLIZZR
8.0

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

At Cork, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R264. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R990 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 February, with an average daily rate of just R264. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R990 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

R280

February

R264

March

R412

April

R445

May

R577

June

R412

July

R792

August

R990

September

R412

October

R346

November

R280

December

R495

What car do most people hire in Cork?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Cork. Compact (Class Compact Car) and Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cork.

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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 4 August 2026.

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

FLIZZR

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,6

Hertz

7,5
Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,0

Sixt

7,5
Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,8

Avis

6,0
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

5,5

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 4 August 2026.

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

    Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cork, offering car hire for around R4 914 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 is a car hire in Cork for a weekend?

    It costs R0 for a weekend car hire in Cork, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cork in September, prices are R0 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Cork, Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cork, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R35+

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