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Dublin, Ireland car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Dublin, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

R33,17

Average price per day

R531

Cheapest price per day

R440

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 R419, which is about 1 354% 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 Avis, offering prices from just R260,80/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R340,16/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 R258. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R902 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 R258. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R902 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

R290

February

R258

March

R306

April

R483

May

R531

June

R483

July

R741

August

R902

September

R451

October

R322

November

R258

December

R531

What car do most people hire in Dublin?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Dublin are the following: Mini cars (Ford Ka or similar), Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Commercial Truck 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 21 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

keddy by Europcar

7,0
Good
2 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

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

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 21 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dublin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R531/day when booking a car hire in Dublin. The absolute best deal a user found was for R440/day from Sixt, booked on Feb. 17.

  • 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 714 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 does it cost to rent a car in Dublin for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Sixt can potentially be 19% below the average car hire price in Dublin. Check prices and availability for Sixt and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Dublin is on average R15 918 a month or R531 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Dublin car hire.

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