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Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from R359

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 22/2 and drop-off date of 24/2. 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 24 tammikuu 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Northern Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Northern Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 tammikuu 2025.

January

R462

February

R481

March

R611

April

R611

May

R648

June

R648

July

R759

August

R814

September

R592

October

R592

November

R518

December

R703

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 24 tammikuu 2025.

There are currently 3 818 hire locations operating in Northern Ireland spread across 78 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland is small car at R359 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 359+

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

R1 003+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Northern Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Northern Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 tammikuu 2025.

Small cars

R259 - R1 018

All Car Types

R259 - R1 226

To hire a small car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of R532/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Northern Ireland (~R259/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 018/day). In fact, February is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, renting a small car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR359/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR397/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 tammikuu 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Sixt

7,4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,0

Budget

7,2
Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,5

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

8,0

Europcar

6,0
Okay
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,0

Easirent

4,6
Mediocre
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,0

Avis

4,5
Mediocre
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

2,5

Value

4,5

Best Northern Ireland car hire deals found

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 R642. Data was last updated on 24 tammikuu 2025.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR359/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR397/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R541/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

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 tammikuu 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Northern Ireland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland from the following companies over the past two weeks: DRIVALIA (R359/day), Sixt (R552/day), and Alamo (R580/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Northern Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10,0 rating), Arnold Clark (9,6 rating) and Alamo (8,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Northern Ireland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Northern Ireland?

    The average price of petrol in Northern Ireland is R32,22/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 450 and R2 094 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Europcar offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about R3 621 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 38% on your car hire. For a below average price in Northern Ireland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

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

Small car hires in Northern Ireland

Find small car hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of R1 194 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 tammikuu 2025.
Renault KwidR1 194/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Van hires in Northern Ireland

Find people carrier hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of R1 113 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 tammikuu 2025.
Suzuki ErtigaR709/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR745/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR984/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 24 tammikuu 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R25+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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