Cork

Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland

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Cork, Ireland car hires in 2026

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

Most popular company

EASIRENT

Price of petrol per litre

R35,91

Average price per day

R855

Cheapest price per day

R226

Cheapflights insights for Cork car hires

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

What is the best car rental company in Cork?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cork is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cork?

At Cork, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R262. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R934 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cork, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R262. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R934 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R279

February

R262

March

R410

April

R508

May

R557

June

R459

July

R787

August

R934

September

R443

October

R344

November

R295

December

R492

What car do most people hire in Cork?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Cork. Passenger van (Volkswagen Sharan) and Mini (Ford Galaxy) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cork.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cork?

In Cork, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Cork, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cork, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cork, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2026.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

FLIZZR

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,6

Hertz

7,5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,1

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

Avis

6,8
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

6,4

Europcar

6,0
Okay
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cork, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cork?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R855/day when booking a car hire in Cork. The absolute best deal a user found was for R226/day from Easirent, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Easirent?

    Easirent is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cork, offering car hire for around R5 987 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cork?

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

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Cork is R25 658 (R855/day) on average.

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