Ireland

Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from R280

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Ireland with a pick-up date of 16/5 and drop-off date of 23/5. 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.
Dublin, Ireland
May 2 — May 9
Driver's age: 26-65
Dublin, Ireland
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

Ireland car hires in 2024

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 April 2024.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R548

Cheapest price per day

R280

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

R362

February

R305

March

R591

April

R496

May

R877

June

R839

July

R1 087

August

R1 144

September

R667

October

R496

November

R400

December

R705

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 April 2024.

There are currently 270 hire locations operating in Ireland spread across 28 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland is small car at R280 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

R1 578+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

R461 - R1 007

All Car Types

R586 - R1 652

To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R704/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~R461/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 007/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, renting a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R1 623/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~R485/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R4 335/day). In fact, February is about 71% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, renting a medium car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R2 917/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~R1 109/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R8 984/day). In fact, April is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, renting a large car is 64% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R1 118/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~R476/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 567/day). In fact, February is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, renting a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R1 940/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~R1 354/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R5 201/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, renting a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki CiazR280/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR344/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta

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 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hiring agencies in Ireland, including pickup locations serving Dublin, Cork and Galway. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

33 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

29 locations

Europcar

28 locations

Sunnycars

28 locations

Hertz

16 locations

CARHIRE.ie

10 locations

Dollar

10 locations

Thrifty

10 locations

Best Ireland car hire deals found

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 R658. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Ireland, including options within a close proximity to Dublin, Cork and Galway. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Suzuki CiazR280/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR344/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR492/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9,4 rating), keddy by Europcar (9,0 rating) and Alamo (8,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ireland.

  • 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 Easirent, and with prices around R430/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Easirent is SUV, which starts as low as R228/day.

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

    At R732/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 R301/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.

See more FAQs

Van hires in Ireland

Find people carrier hire deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Ireland cost an average of R2 164 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van hires in the Ireland region, including pickup options close to Dublin, Cork and Galway. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Suzuki ErtigaR1 273/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 936/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR2 230/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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