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Cheap Car Hire in Dublin, Ireland from £9

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Dublin, Ireland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of gas per litre

£1.60

Average price per day

£43

Cheapest price per day

£9

Popular car types in Dublin, Ireland

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Dublin this past week from 100 hire locations out of 30 hire agencies. Prices for a Dublin small car hire start from £9/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Dublin

Volkswagen up!£9/day
Volkswagen up!
Chevrolet Spark£9/day
Chevrolet Spark
Toyota C-HR£10/day
Toyota C-HR

Cheapflights insights for Dublin car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Dublin?

For the best savings on car hire in Dublin, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £17/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Dublin?

Looking to hire a car in Dublin? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £13.47/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £14.31/day.

What is the best car rental company in Dublin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Dublin is Hertz (rated 6.4/10 with 35 reviews). Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 39 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Dublin, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just £13. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging £41 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 Dublin, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just £13. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging £41 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

£13

February

£13

March

£16

April

£20

May

£25

June

£19

July

£34

August

£41

September

£19

October

£15

November

£13

December

£24

What car do most people hire in Dublin?

Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Dublin. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Ford Ka or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Dublin?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Dublin at 2.

Top hire agencies in Dublin, Ireland

Hertz

6.4
Okay
35 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.6

Budget

6.3
Okay
39 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.9

Easirent

4.9
Mediocre
56 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

National

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

FLIZZR

8.0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Fox

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

9.0

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
17 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.9

Avis

6.0
Okay
27 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.6

Car hire FAQs

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

    If you’re looking for car hires in Dublin, you’ll have a whole range of companies to choose from. To hire a car, you’ll need a valid driver’s licence, credit card and passport. Many car hire companies don’t provide cars for drivers under 25; it’s best to check in advance if they will, and often there is a surcharge for drivers under this age. If you’re over 75, you may also have to pay an extra charge. Cheap car hires in Dublin are widely available, as are other vehicle options such as luxury car hires, passenger van hires and economy car hires.

  • What are the rules for driving in Dublin?

    For anyone using hire cars in Dublin, be aware that you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers at all times, in the front and back of the car. For anyone using car hire and travelling with children, note that anyone under 12 cannot sit in the front. All children under 150 cm or 36 kg must be in the correct child seat or booster for their age, height and weight, by law. The use of mobile phones, apart from hands-free devices, is prohibited. In towns and cities, the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph); on regional, local and national roads, the speed limit varies from 80-100 km/h (50-62 mph); and on motorways, the limit is 120 km/h (75 mph). The drink driving limit in Dublin is 50 mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood for fully licenced drivers. We always advise checking with the city’s motor vehicles department for any changes to the laws.

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

    If you’re using a car hire in Dublin, you may want to consider an economy or smaller-size car, given that parts of the city have narrow streets and some areas are predominantly pedestrianised. The roads are often busy and parking can be expensive. Ultimately, however, the car you hire will depend entirely on your needs. If you plan to drive on the outskirts of Dublin or in the surrounding countryside, the main challenge can be lots of narrow, winding roads and the occasional group of livestock.

  • Where are the best places to park in Dublin?

    For travellers using car hire in Dublin, you’ll have access to various parking options, including on-street parking and multi-storey car parks, as well as long- and short-term parking stays. Q-Park is one such company that provides parking facilities, with nine locations dotted across the city, and there are also pay-and-display parking facilities throughout Dublin. Note that the cost of these depends on which zone they’re located in, with yellow being the more expensive and blue being cheaper.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dublin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £43/day when booking a car hire in Dublin. The absolute best deal a user found was for £14/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dublin for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Dublin. They can have you in a hire car for about £274 per week on average.

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

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

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Dublin for a month is £1,175. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Dublin is £34. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Dublin. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Dublin for as low as £27/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£12+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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