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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 11 February 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R525

Cheapest price per day

R522
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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 20 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R412/day on average when booked 20 days ahead, which saves you 1 195% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Easirent is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ireland with deals as low as R159,59/day found in the past two weeks. keddy by Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R210,56/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 R255/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (R1 033/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

R303

February

R255

March

R341

April

R514

May

R601

June

R498

July

R778

August

R1 033

September

R505

October

R373

November

R341

December

R526

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Mini cars (Toyota Aygo, 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 11 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

7,0
Good
38 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

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

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 11 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 R524/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is MINI, which starts as low as R522/day.

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

    At R525/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 R436/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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