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Ireland car hires in 2026

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

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R531

Cheapest price per day

R531
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Cheapflights insights for Ireland car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Ireland 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R430/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1 256% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ireland with deals as low as R260,80/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R340,16/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland is February, when you can expect to pay R271/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (R1 042/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R304

February

R271

March

R345

April

R513

May

R600

June

R501

July

R787

August

R1 042

September

R508

October

R377

November

R345

December

R531

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Mini cars (Ford Ka, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Commercial (Class Commercial Truck) and Intermediate (Class Commercial Truck) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ireland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 41 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.

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Top rental agencies in Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2026.

Sixt

7,0
Good
237 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,9
Very Good
41 reviews•41 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,2

Budget

6,9
Okay
39 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,3

Hertz

6,8
Okay
50 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,1

Dollar

6,5
Okay
41 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,2

Avis

6,2
Okay
37 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,8

Europcar

5,9
Fair
71 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,2

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,6

Easirent

5,1
Fair
73 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    When hiring a car in Ireland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Sixt, and with prices around R531/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is MINI, which starts as low as R531/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

    At R531/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dublin than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for R440/day in Dublin.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Ireland.

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