Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland from £7

To hire a small car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £24/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cork, Ireland (~£11/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£59/day). In fact, February is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a small car saves you 42% 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 Cork small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £48/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cork, Ireland (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£74/day). In fact, February is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a medium car is 15% more expensive. 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 Cork medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £88/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Cork, Ireland (~£57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£130/day). In fact, January is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a large car is 54% more expensive. 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.

To hire a SUV in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £38/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cork, Ireland (~£18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£67/day). In fact, February is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a SUV saves you 8% 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 Cork SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £102/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Cork, Ireland (~£81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£170/day). In fact, March is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a van is 60% more expensive. 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.

To hire a luxury car in Cork, Ireland, you would pay an average price of £86/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Cork, Ireland (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£146/day). In fact, January is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Cork. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cork, hiring a luxury car is 53% more expensive. 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 Cork luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Cork?

  If you're looking at using car hire in Cork, you will need to provide a valid local driving licence or an International Driving Permit and have a valid ID or a passport with you. All the requirements should remain the same whether you are hiring an economy car or passenger van hire for your time in Cork, and keep in mind that you will pay for your hire and insurance cover with your major credit card. If you are under 25 or older than 70, you will need to pay a youth or age surcharge and might not be able to hire certain vehicles, such as passenger vans or luxury cars.

• What are the rules for driving in Cork?

  Before collecting your cheap car hire in Cork, make sure you are up to speed with the road rules. They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Cork, and all drivers and passengers must wear seat belts when the engine is running. For the safest and most convenient experience with your car hire in Cork, check the Irish Garda (police) website or the Cork City Council website for recent changes to traffic rules and any works or road closures that may affect your trip. Speed limits are displayed in kilometres, and the limit in built-up areas is 50 kph (31 mph). The average speed limit is 80 kph (49 mph) on normal roads and 120 kph (62 mph) on motorways. Remember that talking on your mobile phone is prohibited when using your Cork car hire unless you use a hands-free kit. The blood alcohol limit is 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml. When finding a cheap car hire in Cork, your main priority is to navigate the roads safely, so take extra care in wet weather.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Cork?

  When deciding on the type of car for your Cork car hire, the best car is the one that suits your particular type of trip. Navigating those narrow city roads in your Cork car hire can be a bit nerve-wracking with its strict one-way traffic systems, but hiring a small car will help when making those tight turns. If you are strictly city-bound, then a small compact car should satisfy your needs, but if you are venturing out of the city, you might want an SUV type car.

• What are the best places to park in Cork?

  Once you've finished booking your car hire in Cork, it's a good idea to figure out where you can find the best parking. In the city centre, there are paid parking spots and the first 15 minutes are free. There are multi-storey car parks with free parking on North Main Street and Paul Street car parks. There are many paid private parking facilities including multi-storey car parks in the city centre and also a free park and ride parking facility if you'd prefer to navigate Cork by public transport for the day.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Cork?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £25/day when booking a car hire in Cork. The absolute best deal a user found was for £9/day from FLIZZR, booked on Feb. 16.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Cork?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Cork from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget (£7/day), keddy by Europcar (£9/day), and Payless (£9/day).

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

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cork.

• What are petrol prices like in Cork?

  The average price of petrol in Cork is £1.49/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £67 and £96 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

  Easirent is one of the top picks in Cork. They can have you in a hire car for about £178 per week on average.

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

  Booking your car hire early can save you up to 50%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Cork.

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

  Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Cork check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

  Typically, a monthly car hire in Cork can be found for £763. You can find car hire deals to be on average £25 a day.

• How much is a car hire in Cork for a weekend?

  Car hire prices in Cork are typically £21 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to £21. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in March to be on average £44 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Cork?

  The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Nissan Qashqai) in Cork, making it the most popular option.