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Northern Ireland car hires in 2025
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 24 August 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | R822 |
Cheapest price per day | R379 |
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 25 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R471, which is about 1 251% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?
Looking to hire a car in Northern Ireland? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R379,20/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R810,32/day.
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 Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
10.0
Alamo
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.6
Sixt
7.4
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 R375 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 046. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R375
February
R453
March
R453
April
R566
May
R592
June
R549
July
R871
August
R1 046
September
R505
October
R854
November
R453
December
R558
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?
keddy by Europcar has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Northern Ireland at 8.
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 24 August 2025.
Dollar
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Alamo
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
9,3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
9,6
Overall
9,6
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
9,6
Sixt
18 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
7,0
Budget
26 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,9
Comfort
7,4
Overall
7,3
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
6,6
Firefly
5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
8,0
Avis
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,4
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,5
Pick-up/drop-off
5,4
Value
6,5
Europcar
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4,0
Comfort
4,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
5,0
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 24 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 010/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R719/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 17.
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 R7 197 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 Sixt can potentially be 63% below the average car hire price in Northern Ireland. Check prices and availability for Sixt and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland is on average R30 844 a month or R1 028 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 24 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R96+).
Electric
R101+
Hybrid
R96+