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Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from R625

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 3 April 2026.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R478

Cheapest price per day

R625
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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 3 April 2026.
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There are currently 299 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 R625 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R991+

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Compact

Compact

R625+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R949+

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Mini

Mini

R658+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 780+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R572+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R644+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 083+

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Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda JazzR625/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 04/02/26
Datsun GoR658/day
2
M
Datsun Go
Found 04/01/26

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 R1 097. Data was last updated on 3 April 2026.
Honda JazzR625/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 04/02/26
Toyota CorollaR644/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 04/01/26
Datsun GoR658/day
2
M
Datsun Go
Found 04/01/26

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.

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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 R248,96/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R282,03/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 R288/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (R1 102/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

R320

February

R288

March

R426

April

R509

May

R649

June

R516

July

R829

August

R1 102

September

R528

October

R395

November

R363

December

R560

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?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 42 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.

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 127 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 April 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 3 April 2026.

Sixt

7,0
Good
237 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,9
Very Good
41 reviews•42 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
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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 April 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 R321/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is MINI, which starts as low as R318/day.

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

    At R446/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 R218/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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 3 April 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 Hybrid being the cheapest (R14+).

Electric

Electric

R30+

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Hybrid

R14+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R23+

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