Car Rental in Athlone (Downtown)
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Citroen Berlingo
or similar
Manual
2
2
No A/C
4
$49.72
per day
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
Ford Fiesta
or similar
Manual
4
2
No A/C
3
$49.93
per day
8.3
Very good
1 reviews
Opel Vivaro Cargo
or similar
Manual
3
2
No A/C
4
$51.70
per day
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
Ford Focus
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$52.26
per day
8.3
Very good
1 reviews
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Renault Master
or similar
Manual
3
6
No A/C
2
$58.77
per day
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
Volkswagen Up
or similar
Manual
4
1
No A/C
3
$79.54
per day
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
BMW 1 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$138.55
per day
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
Audi A4
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$145.83
per day
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:21 PM on 10/15/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 6 locations near Athlone (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Athlone (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Athlone (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Athlone (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$78 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
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.21 per liter or $8.37 per gallon
Rating
8 / 10
Top 6 locations near Athlone (Downtown)
- Knock Airportfrom $11.54 per day78.1 km / 48.53 miles away
- Shannon Airportfrom $11.30 per day102.4 km / 63.63 miles away
- Dublin Airportfrom $11.63 per day112.5 km / 69.9 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom $12.07 per day173.1 km / 107.56 miles away
- Cork Airportfrom $12.10 per day179.2 km / 111.35 miles away
- Donegal Airportfrom $42.42 per day182.1 km / 113.15 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
B
Europcar
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
C
Keddy
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre, Golden Island, Golden Island (St. George), Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 KV24
When to book in Athlone (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Athlone (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Athlone (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price $116 | A good deal $51 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Athlone (Downtown)
$86
$43
$0
Jan
Feb
$41
in March
Mar
$78
in April
Apr
$31
in May
May
$56
in June
Jun
$64
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
$75
in October
Oct
$26
in November
Nov
$65
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Athlone (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $25.57 per day. This is 78% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $78.21 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Athlone (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Athlone (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches in Athlone (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
Jan
Feb
1.1 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
1.3 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
1.6 times in October
Oct
1.6 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Athlone (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 11 days, while in April, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Athlone (Downtown)
12
6
0
Jan
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
1 day in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
11 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $50 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 car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Renault Master | 2 | 6 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Athlone (Downtown)
8
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Ford Fiesta
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28 Dec 2020
Rafal L.
Ford Fiesta
My experience is based on Dublin airport and Athlone. It has always been pleasant and fast. But checking a condition of the car is crucial.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$78
Lowest daily price
$50
Total cars available
75
Top 3 suppliers in Athlone (Downtown) in 2025
8.8
Very good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$50 - $187
per day
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
+3530906491030
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-12:00
Europcar
8.3
Very good
1 review
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.6
$50 - $268
per day
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
+353906400560
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:30
Tue
09:00-17:30
Wed
09:00-17:30
Thu
09:00-17:30
Fri
09:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
Keddy
8.0
Very good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$50 - $268
per day
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre, Golden Island, Golden Island (St. George), Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 KV24
+353906400560
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:30
Tue
09:00-17:30
Wed
09:00-17:30
Thu
09:00-17:30
Fri
09:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
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