Northern Ireland

Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from R1 936

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 6/1 and drop-off date of 7/1. 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 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 30 December 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

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 30 December 2025.

There are currently 4 094 hire locations operating in Northern Ireland spread across 87 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland is small car at R1 936 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R1 936+

Standard

Standard

R2 592+

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:

Citroen C3 AircrossR1 936/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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 R2 264. Data was last updated on 30 December 2025.
Citroen C3 AircrossR1 936/day
4
2
5
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A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota RAV4R2 592/day
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Toyota RAV4

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 R534, which is about 1 419% 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 R400 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R900. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R400

February

R434

March

R450

April

R584

May

R617

June

R617

July

R900

August

R800

September

R550

October

R534

November

R467

December

R667

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 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Northern Ireland at 12.

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 30 December 2025.

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

12 locations

Sixt

7 locations

Budget

3 locations

Avis

3 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 30 December 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about R10 057 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 30 December 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

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