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 14 July 2025.
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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 13 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R466, which is about 1 281% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?
Looking to hire a car in Northern Ireland? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R335,23/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R641,39/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 Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 with 5 reviews) 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 R386 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R888. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R386
February
R466
March
R466
April
R583
May
R628
June
R565
July
R807
August
R888
September
R547
October
R888
November
R466
December
R574
What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?
Mini cars (Toyota Aygo, for example) are the most popular in Northern Ireland. Economy (Opel Corsa) and SUV (Peugeot 3008) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Northern Ireland.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?
Sunnycars has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar 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 14 July 2025.
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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 14 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from DRIVALIA ?
DRIVALIA offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about R9 394 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.