Car Rental in Athlone
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Cheapest car rental rates
Downtown
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or similar
$45.94 per day
Downtown
Economy
Ford Fiesta or similar
$85.45 per day
Downtown
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or similar
$46.94 per day
Downtown
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or similar
$58.13 per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:57 PM on 7/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$99 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.05 per liter or $7.76 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.98 per liter or $7.50 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.13 per liter or $8.07 per gallon
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Top 6 locations near Athlone
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Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Athlone?
Car rental prices in Athlone vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Athlone
The cheapest month to rent a car in Athlone is November (when prices average $25.56 per day). This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $84.57).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Athlone?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in April, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Athlone
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Athlone?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Athlone is November, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Athlone by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $46 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Opel Vivaro Cargo | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$99.11
Lowest daily price
$45.94
Total cars available
53
Top 3 suppliers in Athlone in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
$46 - $402
Europcar
1 location
$85 - $255
Keddy
1 location
$85 - $255
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
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