Car Rental in Dublin (Downtown)
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hyundai i10
or similar
Manual
4
1
No A/C
5
$9.63
per day
8.0
Very Good
7 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
Manual
5
1
No A/C
3
$10.32
per day
8.3
Very Good
101 reviews
Opel Astra
or similar
Manual
5
1
No A/C
5
$19.51
per day
8.9
Excellent
217 reviews
Kia Sportage
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$27.00
per day
9.2
Outstanding
57 reviews
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Skoda Octavia
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
$29.88
per day
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Volvo XC60
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$55.47
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Audi A4
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$111.77
per day
8.7
Excellent
12 reviews
Ford Tourneo
or similar
Automatic
9
2
A/C
4
$30.37
per day
9.2
Outstanding
57 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:12 on 20/11/25. 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 Dublin (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Dublin (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 Dublin (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Dublin (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
$37 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
$2.04 per liter or $7.72 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.14 per liter or $8.10 per gallon
Rating
9.6 / 10
Top 6 locations near Dublin (Downtown)
- Dublin Airportfrom $9.71 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Knock Airportfrom $12.14 per day180.1 km / 111.91 miles away
- Shannon Airportfrom $9.59 per day192.4 km / 119.55 miles away
- Cork Airportfrom $9.59 per day225.5 km / 140.12 miles away
- Donegal Airportfrom $27.15 per day232.2 km / 144.28 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom $9.59 per day255.3 km / 158.64 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
10A Russell St, Dublin, D01 HF22
B
SIXT
Q-Park, Marlborough Street
C
Hertz
2 Haddington Road
Dublin , Ireland , D4
D
Budget
151 Lower Drumcondra Road Dublin 9 Co. Dublin
E
Dollar
2 Haddington Road
When to book in Dublin (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Dublin (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Dublin (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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $26 | A good deal $17 | Cheapest supplier Car Hire | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Dublin (Downtown)
$81
$41
$0
$22
in January
Jan
$15
in February
Feb
$35
in March
Mar
$45
in April
Apr
$50
in May
May
$43
in June
Jun
$59
in July
Jul
$74
in August
Aug
$46
in September
Sep
$36
in October
Oct
$22
in November
Nov
$52
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Dublin (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $15.08 per day. This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $74.08 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 Dublin (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Dublin (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Dublin (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.2 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
1.3 times in June
Jun
1.5 times in July
Jul
2.6 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Dublin (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 8 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Dublin (Downtown)
9
4
0
7 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Enterprise, Car Hire, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $10 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Car Hire |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW T-Cross | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | VW T-Roc | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | VW Golf | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| SIXT | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Dublin (Downtown)
10
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
December
Happiest customers drive
Ford Ka
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7 Oct 2022
MarieEve B.
Opel Astra
3 Mar 2020
Mark O.
Fiat 500
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Car Hire (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$37
Lowest daily price
$10
Total cars available
184
Top 9 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
9.2
Outstanding
57 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.3
$20–$118
per day
10A Russell St, Dublin, D01 HF22
+353018366577
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-15:00
Sun
11:00-14:00
8.9
Excellent
217 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
8.8
$18–$103
per day
Q-Park, Marlborough Street
+35312352030
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-15:00
Sun
08:00-15:00
Hertz
8.7
Excellent
12 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
$21–$196
per day
2 Haddington Road
Dublin , Ireland , D4
+353016687566
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
8.3
Very Good
101 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.6
$10–$190
per day
151 Lower Drumcondra Road Dublin 9 Co. Dublin
+35318379611
Show working hours
Mon
10:00-16:00
Tue
10:00-16:00
Wed
10:00-16:00
Thu
10:00-16:00
Fri
10:00-16:00
Sat
10:00-16:00
Sun
10:00-16:00
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$10–$190
per day
2 Haddington Road
016687566
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
National
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$28–$135
per day
St Stephens Green Shopping Ctr, Ground Floor
014763822
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-15:00
Sun
11:00-16:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
$28–$135
per day
2 Haddington Road
016687566
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
Avis
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.0
$16–$120
per day
39 Old Kilmainham Rd
+35316057501
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-18:00
Tue
09:00-18:00
Wed
09:00-18:00
Thu
09:00-18:00
Fri
09:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-18:00
Car Hire
8.0
Very Good
7 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.1
$10–$57
per day
Dublin, D01 EK06
+353016485900
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:15
Tue
07:30-17:15
Wed
07:30-17:15
Thu
07:30-17:15
Fri
07:30-17:15
Sat
08:00-15:00
Sun
10:00-15:00
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