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Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from R462

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 Ireland with a pick-up date of 30/5 and drop-off date of 10/6. 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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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 25 May 2026.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R491

Cheapest price per day

R462
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Popular car types in Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 May 2026.
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There are currently 300 hire locations operating in Ireland spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland is small car at R462 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R462+

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Compact

Compact

R491+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R829+

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Standard

Standard

R616+

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Mini

Mini

R465+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 372+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R491+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R669+

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Best car hire deals found in Ireland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of R738. Data was last updated on 25 May 2026.
Citroen C3R462/day
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Citroen C3
Found 05/23/26
Kia PicantoR465/day
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Kia Picanto
Found 05/23/26
Volkswagen T-ROCR491/day
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Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 05/23/26

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 80 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R432/day on average when booked 80 days ahead, which saves you 1 306% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ireland with deals as low as R15,16/day found in the past two weeks. Easirent is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R18,50/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 R285/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (R992/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

R299

February

R285

March

R424

April

R481

May

R563

June

R470

July

R778

August

R992

September

R481

October

R386

November

R332

December

R522

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Intermediate (Class Commercial Truck) and Mini (Peugeot 108) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ireland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 5.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 88 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 May 2026.
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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 25 May 2026.

Budget

6,9
Okay
42 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,4

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

Avis

6,1
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38 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

5,7

Europcar

5,9
Fair
72 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,2

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,7

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

National

8,0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

FLIZZR

8,0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,0

Thrifty

6,7
Okay
20 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,5

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 May 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 Budget, and with prices around R289/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R238/day.

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

    At R429/day, it is 13% cheaper on average to rent a car in Cork than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for R178/day in Cork.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 25 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R30+).

Electric

Electric

R30+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R52+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R37+

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