Dublin

Cheap Car Hire in Dublin, Ireland from R238

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 7/10 and drop-off date of 22/10. 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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Dublin, Ireland car hires in 2025

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 12 September 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R34,73

Average price per day

R561

Cheapest price per day

R238

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 12 September 2025.

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 R238 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

R1 297+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 184+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 477+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 261+

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:

Kia PicantoR238/day
2
M
Kia Picanto
Renault ClioR244/day
2
M
Renault Clio
Renault ClioR302/day
2
M
Renault Clio

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 R562. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Kia PicantoR238/day
2
M
Kia Picanto
Renault ClioR244/day
2
M
Renault Clio
Suzuki CiazR247/day
4
M
Suzuki Ciaz

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 1 371% 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 R226,49/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R264,70/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 105 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 R244. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R942 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 R244. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R942 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

R279

February

R244

March

R349

April

R558

May

R593

June

R541

July

R803

August

R942

September

R489

October

R349

November

R279

December

R523

What car do most people hire in Dublin?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Dublin are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Juke or similar), Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar), and Mini cars (Ford Ka 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 12 September 2025.

Sixt

6,9
Okay
105 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

6,5
Okay
34 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

5,8

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

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

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 12 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dublin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R561/day when booking a car hire in Dublin. The absolute best deal a user found was for R381/day from Easirent, booked on Sep. 7.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dublin for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Dublin for about R2 909 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 Easirent can potentially be 46% below the average car hire price in Dublin. Check prices and availability for Easirent and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Dublin is on average R12 469 a month or R416 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Dublin car hire.

  • 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 Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in October to be on average R266 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Dublin, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 12 September 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R11+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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