Most popular company | Sixt |
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Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | £21 |
Cheapest price per day | £6 |
Price | £9 - £26 |
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January
£13
February
£11
March
£22
April
£18
May
£27
June
£23
July
£31
August
£35
September
£21
October
£16
November
£13
December
£24
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is February. 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.
There are currently 287 hire locations operating in Ireland spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland is small car at £6 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Small cars | £13 - £60 | |
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All Car Types | £21 - £72 |
To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of £24/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~£13/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£60/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a small car saves you 45% 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 Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of £41/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£68/day). In fact, November is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a medium car saves you 5% 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 Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of £80/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£114/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a large car is 47% 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 Ireland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of £37/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~£20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£66/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a SUV saves you 14% 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 Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Ireland, you would pay an average price of £101/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~£70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£131/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a van is 58% 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 pickup truck in Ireland, you would pay an average price of £60/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Ireland (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£111/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a pickup truck is 29% 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 Ireland, you would pay an average price of £108/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Ireland (~£81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£154/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a luxury car is 61% 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 Ireland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Hiring a car in Ireland is a great way to explore the country at your own pace and discover its hidden gems. Ireland is famous for its scenic drives, such as the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ring of Kerry, the Copper Coast and the Causeway Coastal Route. These routes take you along stunning coastlines, rugged mountains, charming villages and ancient sites. Some of these places are hard to reach by public transport or organised tours, so having a car gives you more flexibility and freedom. Hiring a car also allows you to experience the Irish culture and hospitality, as you can stop at any pub, restaurant or B&B along the way and chat with the locals.
Driving in Ireland can be fun and rewarding but also challenging. You need to be alert and careful on the narrow, winding and sometimes bumpy roads. You also need to follow the speed limits, which vary depending on the road and area. Remember that cars drive on the left side of the road and give way to traffic from the right. Driving in Ireland can be expensive, as you may have to pay for tolls, parking, fuel and insurance, and you must have a valid driving licence, car registration and insurance documents with you at all times. Driving in Ireland can be enjoyable if you plan ahead, follow the rules and respect the road.
The age requirements for hiring a car in Ireland vary depending on the car hire company and the type of vehicle. Generally, you need to be at least 25 years old to hire a car in Ireland, and you may have to pay a surcharge if you are under 30 or over 70. Some companies may allow you to hire a car if you are 21 or older, but they may charge you an extra fee. You also need to have a valid driving licence from your country of residence. Have a credit card in your name handy to pay for the hire and the deposit. If you have a driving licence from outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.4 rating), keddy by Europcar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ireland.
The most popular car hire company at Ireland is Budget. With prices on ECONOMY starting at £6/day about 177% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.
At £17/day, it is 30% cheaper on average to rent a car in Limerick than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for £6/day in Limerick.
Cars in Ireland are to be driven on the left side of the road.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£9+).