Car Rental in Athlone (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or similar
$36.15 per day
Economy
Ford Fiesta or similar
$66.02 per day
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or similar
$45.74 per day
Mini
Volkswagen Up or similar
$56.90 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Compact
Opel Astra or similar
$62.59 per day
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or similar
$81.22 per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or similar
$134.07 per day
Premium
Audi A4 or similar
$141.14 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:48 PM on 7/5/25. 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
$78 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$2.06 per liter or $7.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.99 per liter or $7.54 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.15 per liter or $8.12 per gallon
Top 6 locations near Downtown
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78.1 km / 48.5 miles away
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102.4 km / 63.6 miles away
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112.5 km / 69.9 miles away
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173.1 km / 107.6 miles away
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179.2 km / 111.3 miles away
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182.1 km / 113.2 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day in Athlone (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Athlone (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $26.83 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $85.43 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.
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.
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 July the average rental period is 15 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Athlone (Downtown)
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 June, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches in Athlone (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $36 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 | 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 | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
RL
Poland
Ford Fiesta
12/28/20
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
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
8.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$77.98
Lowest daily price
$36.15
Total cars available
56
Top 3 suppliers in Athlone (Downtown) in 2025
+3530906491030
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
$36 - $228
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
+353906400560
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
$66 - $87
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
+353906400560
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre, Golden Island, Golden Island (St. George), Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 KV24
$66 - $87
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
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
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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