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    Opel Vivaro Cargo
    or similar
    Manual
    3
    2
    No A/C
    4
    Opel Vivaro Cargo
    €45.54
    per day
    9.2
    Exceptional
    41 reviews
    Toyota Aygo
    or similar
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    3
    Toyota Aygo
    €59.34
    per day
    8.2
    Very good
    99 reviews
    Ford Fiesta
    or similar
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    3
    Ford Fiesta
    €64.22
    per day
    8.4
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Opel Astra
    or similar
    Manual
    5
    2
    No A/C
    5
    Opel Astra
    €143.60
    per day
    8.0
    Very good
    3 reviews

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Irish
    Currency
    EUR
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +353
    Average car rental price
    €169 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
    €1.77 per liter or €6.70 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €1.65 per liter or €6.25 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.86 per liter or €7.04 per gallon
    Rating
    9.5 / 10

    Top 6 locations near Dublin (Downtown)

    1. Dublin Airportfrom €19.45 per day
      8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
    2. Knock Airportfrom €105.28 per day
      180.1 km / 111.91 miles away
    3. Shannon Airportfrom €52.02 per day
      192.4 km / 119.55 miles away
    4. Cork Airportfrom €38.12 per day
      225.5 km / 140.12 miles away
    5. Donegal Airportfrom €75.40 per day
      232.2 km / 144.28 miles away
    6. Kerry Airportfrom €33.32 per day
      255.3 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
    Car Hire
    Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Off North Quay, Dublin 1, D01 EK06
    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 €35 A good deal €78 Cheapest supplier Enterprise Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average rental costs per day in Dublin (Downtown)
    €56
    €28
    €0

    €19

    in January

    Jan

    €13

    in February

    Feb

    €31

    in March

    Mar

    €39

    in April

    Apr

    €43

    in May

    May

    €37

    in June

    Jun

    €47

    in July

    Jul

    €51

    in August

    Aug

    €40

    in September

    Sep

    €28

    in October

    Oct

    €18

    in November

    Nov

    €45

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Dublin (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average €13.02 per day. This is 63% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €51.22 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
    2.6
    1.3
    0

    0.2 times in January

    Jan

    0.2 times in February

    Feb

    0.6 times in March

    Mar

    Same as average in April

    Apr

    1.6 times in May

    May

    1.4 times in June

    Jun

    1.8 times in July

    Jul

    2.4 times in August

    Aug

    1.1 times in September

    Sep

    0.8 times in October

    Oct

    0.4 times in November

    Nov

    0.5 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 suppliersSIXT, Budget, Enterprise, Car Hire, Avis
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
    🤑 Lowest price€46 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEnterprise

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Dublin (Downtown)

    10
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 2 reviews
    Best month to visit
    December
    Happiest customers drive
    Ford Ka
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    7 Oct 2022
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    Opel Astra
    Photo by MarieEve B. about renting a Opel Astra in Dublin (Downtown) (10/7/22)
    3 Mar 2020
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    Fiat 500
    Ireland is magical!

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Enterprise (rated 9.2 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Avis (rated 8 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    4
    Total rental companies
    9
    Average daily price
    €169
    Lowest daily price
    €46
    Total cars available
    84

    Top 9 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2025

    Enterprise
    Enterprise
    9.2
    Exceptional
    41 reviews
    Value for money
    8.8
    Ease of finding
    9.1
    Agent helpfulness
    9.4
    Pick-up speed
    9
    Drop-off speed
    9.3
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.2
    €46 - €269
    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
    Very good
    198 reviews
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    8.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.5
    Drop-off speed
    9.1
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    8.9
    €206 - €379
    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
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    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.8
    Very good
    12 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.4
    Drop-off speed
    8.9
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    8.9
    €591
    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
    Car Hire
    Car Hire
    8.4
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.7
    €62 - €131
    per day
    Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Off North Quay, Dublin 1, 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
    Dollar
    Dollar
    8.3
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.6
    €62 - €131
    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
    8.2
    Very good
    99 reviews
    Value for money
    8
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    7.8
    Pick-up speed
    7.4
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.5
    €59 - €558
    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
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    National
    National
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.3
    €59 - €558
    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
    Thrifty
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.1
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.2
    €59 - €558
    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
    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
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8
    €112 - €273
    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

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    Highly recommended by our customers

    fast and easy
    fast and easy
    Wendy Glenisson,
    17 Sept 2025
    Booking process straightforward
    Booking process straightforward
    Philip Hinchliffe,
    17 Sept 2025
    Fast and great deal
    Fast and great deal
    Isabelle Grastin,
    17 Sept 2025
    Excellent interest although we had an…
    Excellent interest although we had an accident but not our mistake! Robin helped us ...
    Marc,
    17 Sept 2025
    quick and easy
    quick and easy
    Mr Paul o'neill,
    17 Sept 2025
    Easy and fast!
    Easy and fast!
    Gregory Dubus,
    17 Sept 2025
    booking was very easy
    booking was very easy
    soerish,
    17 Sept 2025
    Pricing
    Very good pricing
    Parvattan Katwaru,
    17 Sept 2025
    Very good service
    Helder was reactive and could helped me out to find an easy and more convenient solu...
    Claudia-Valeria Nardi,
    17 Sept 2025
    Was very easy process
    Was very easy process , and reasonable price
    Giuseppe Penna,
    17 Sept 2025
    Easy choice
    Easy choice, great selection of cars
    Marko Smiljanic,
    17 Sept 2025
    Very good tnx
    Very good tnx
    Assaf nissim Fransez,
    17 Sept 2025
    Quick to do and very transparent with…
    Quick to do and very transparent with pricing which is very helpful.
    K C,
    17 Sept 2025
    Smooth process
    Smooth process
    Orsolya,
    17 Sept 2025
    easy to book and a good price
    easy to book and a good price
    CM,
    17 Sept 2025
    Cars
    What made your experience great? What is this company doing well? Remember to be hon...
    Joel Katz,
    17 Sept 2025
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