Northern Ireland

Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from R592

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 Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 17/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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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Northern Ireland car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 May 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R842

Cheapest price per day

R592

Popular car types in Northern Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 May 2026.

There are currently 4 156 hire locations operating in Northern Ireland spread across 93 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland is small car at R592 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 309+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 687+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 663+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Northern Ireland by type

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

Renault ClioR592/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Honda JazzR731/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Renault ClioR806/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

Best car hire deals found in Northern Ireland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of R1 309. Data was last updated on 15 May 2026.
Renault ClioR592/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Citroen C3 AircrossR690/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai AccentR731/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Northern Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?

To get the best deal on car hire in Northern Ireland, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R542, which is about 1 398% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Northern Ireland is DRIVALIA (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Northern Ireland?

Planning to hire a car in Northern Ireland? January is the cheapest month, costing about R444 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R871. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R444

February

R444

March

R509

April

R641

May

R624

June

R608

July

R871

August

R789

September

R542

October

R509

November

R460

December

R690

What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?

Mini cars (Hyundai i10, for example) are the most popular in Northern Ireland. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa) and Compact (Ford Focus) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Northern Ireland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?

Free2Move has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Northern Ireland at 11.

Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 15 May 2026.

DRIVALIA

3 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Dollar

5 locations

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations

Sixt

7 locations

Avis

3 locations

Firefly

5 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R842/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R484/day from DRIVALIA , booked on May 10.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about R6 667 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Ireland for a month?

    Our recent data shows that DRIVALIA can potentially be 68% below the average car hire price in Northern Ireland. Check prices and availability for DRIVALIA and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland is on average R28 574 a month or R952 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Northern Ireland car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 15 May 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R54+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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