Car Rental in Galway
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or similar
$25.71
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$50.04
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or similar
$26.21
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Opel Insignia
or similar
$28.43
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage
or similar
$28.73
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60
or similar
$45.48
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Opel Astra
or similar
$27.57
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact SUV
Seat Arona
or similar
$28.40
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:10 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$33 per day
Average car rental length
5 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%
One-Way Car Rentals in Galway
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Galway and drop off in another city include:
- From Galway to Dublin - 28 offers from $58.81 per day
Top 18 Cities near Galway
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Shannon Car Rentals from $8.86 per day65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
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Knock Car Rentals from $13.83 per day71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
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Athlone Car Rentals from $25.71 per day73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
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Limerick Car Rentals from $18.14 per day74.9 km / 46.5 miles away
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Sligo Car Rentals from $24.80 per day111.6 km / 69.3 miles away
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116.0 km / 72.1 miles away
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Tralee Car Rentals from $28.57 per day121.3 km / 75.4 miles away
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Kerry Car Rentals from $17.96 per day127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
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Cavan Car Rentals from $24.80 per day137.1 km / 85.2 miles away
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Kilkenny Car Rentals from $24.80 per day139.0 km / 86.4 miles away
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141.5 km / 87.9 miles away
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Naas Car Rentals from $25.25 per day157.5 km / 97.9 miles away
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Cork Car Rentals from $9.16 per day164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
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Waterford Car Rentals from $19.85 per day169.5 km / 105.3 miles away
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Dublin Car Rentals from $9.05 per day184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
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Donegal Car Rentals from $35.87 per day200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
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Letterkenny Car Rentals from $28.57 per day204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
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Wexford Car Rentals from $19.85 per day3059.8 km / 1901.3 miles away
Top 6 Locations near Galway
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Shannon Airport Car Rentals from $8.86 per day65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
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Knock Airport Car Rentals from $13.83 per day71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
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Kerry Airport Car Rentals from $17.96 per day127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
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Cork Airport Car Rentals from $9.16 per day164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
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Dublin Airport Car Rentals from $9.05 per day184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
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Donegal Airport Car Rentals from $35.87 per day200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Galway?
Car rental prices in Galway 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 Galway
The cheapest month to rent a car in Galway is January (when prices average $40.68 per day). This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $113.73).
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 Galway?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Galway
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Galway?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Galway is May, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Galway by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Budget, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $26 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Skoda Citigo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
ES
United States of America (USA)
Volvo XC60
October 28, 2023
We drove all around Ireland on your tiny local roads but did well. We did multiply B&Bs and the countryside and people of Ireland were simply amazing.
DG
United States of America (USA)
Ford Fiesta
September 14, 2023
Headed along the west coast of Ireland along some highways but mostly narrow roads! beautiful scenery!
AP
Belgium
Renault Clio
August 13, 2023
We travelled from Galway all the way to the south until the ring of Kerry, managing to stop in great spots that without a car we wouldn’t have been able to.
SM
United States of America (USA)
Opel Astra
August 2, 2023
Drove over 2k kilometers in 10 days, car drove like a dream! Would definitely recommend extensive traveling in Kerry and Roscommon Counties! Achil Island is also a dream, I loved Keel strand (a beach that would fit right in in the Caribbean).
HG
France
Ford Fiesta
July 16, 2023
Nathan and other agents at the desk had recommended we drive to Kylemore Abbey and Doolin. We followed their advice and weren't disappointed! We drove to the Connemara and Cliffs of Moher as well. Breathtaking! In Galway, live music sessions in Galway are a must (we recommend The Crane Bar and Tig Coili).
MD
Canada
Renault Clio
August 7, 2022
Beautiful scenery, wonderful people and weather turned out quite well for us.
SM
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
August 4, 2022
Went from Southern Ireland to the Giants causeway, saw so many beautiful places and met so many very nice people
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Keddy
8.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$32.57
Lowest daily price
$25.71
Total cars available
19
Top 4 Suppliers in Galway in 2023
Enterprise
1 location
$26 - $70
Europcar
1 location
$40 - $68
Budget
1 location
Keddy
1 location
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