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Ireland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R573

Cheapest price per day

R220
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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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R440/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 162% 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 R16,89/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R19,99/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 R361/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (R1 030/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

R374

February

R361

March

R511

April

R519

May

R673

June

R606

July

R909

August

R1 030

September

R619

October

R428

November

R361

December

R561

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Mini (Peugeot 108) and Compact (Renault Clio) 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.

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Top rental agencies in Ireland

Budget

6,7
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58 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,3

Hertz

6,7
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50 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

Avis

6,1
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36 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,7

Europcar

6,0
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71 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,7

Easirent

5,0
Fair
74 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,0

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

6,6
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21 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,3

Car hire FAQs

  • 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 R395/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R281/day.

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

    At R561/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 R279/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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