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Cheap Car Hire in Dublin, Ireland from R276

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 Dublin with a pick-up date of 21/4 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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 Dublin, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Dublin, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 February 2026.

There are currently 96 hire locations operating in Dublin spread across 30 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Dublin is small car at R276 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Dublin, Ireland by type

Here are the best Dublin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Dublin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Dublin SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Dublin van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AtosR276/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Volkswagen VentoR290/day
2
M
Volkswagen Vento
Suzuki Swift DzireR377/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire

Best car hire deals found in Dublin

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Dublin, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Dublin, Ireland with an average daily rate of R532. Data was last updated on 28 February 2026.
Hyundai AtosR276/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Volkswagen VentoR290/day
2
M
Volkswagen Vento
Volkswagen T-ROCR338/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC

Cheapflights insights for Dublin car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Dublin, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R414, which is about 1 337% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Dublin?

In Dublin, the most affordable car hire company right now is Easirent, offering prices from just R201,66/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at R257,84/day.

What is the best car rental company in Dublin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Dublin is Sixt (rated 6.9/10 with 108 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.5/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Dublin, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R255. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R891 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 Dublin, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R255. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R891 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

R286

February

R255

March

R302

April

R477

May

R525

June

R477

July

R732

August

R891

September

R446

October

R318

November

R255

December

R525

What car do most people hire in Dublin?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Dublin are the following: Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar), and Mini cars (Peugeot 108 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Dublin?

keddy by Europcar has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Dublin at 9.

Top rental agencies in Dublin, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Dublin, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Dublin, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 28 February 2026.

Sixt

6,9
Okay
108 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,8

Hertz

6,5
Okay
34 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,0
Wonderful
28 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,3

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,6

FLIZZR

8,0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,0

Dollar

6,8
Okay
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,4

Budget

6,3
Okay
24 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

5,8

Thrifty

6,3
Okay
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Dublin, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dublin for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt offers hire cars in Dublin for about R3 672 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much is a car hire in Dublin for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Dublin are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in March to be on average R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Dublin, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 28 February 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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