Car Rental in Galway (Downtown)
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Volkswagen Up
or similar
Manual
4
2
No A/C
2
€17.19
per day
9.2
Outstanding
56 reviews
Ford Fiesta
or similar
Manual
4
2
No A/C
3
€24.09
per day
8.5
Excellent
8 reviews
Renault Clio
or similar
Manual
5
2
No A/C
4
€30.40
per day
8.0
Very Good
21 reviews
Toyota Auris
or similar
Manual
5
2
No A/C
4
€30.97
per day
8.0
Very Good
21 reviews
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Opel Insignia
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
€32.77
per day
9.2
Outstanding
56 reviews
Renault Master
or similar
Manual
3
6
No A/C
2
€45.58
per day
9.2
Outstanding
56 reviews
Ford Tourneo
or similar
Automatic
9
2
A/C
4
€60.31
per day
9.2
Outstanding
56 reviews
BMW 5 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€74.09
per day
8.5
Excellent
8 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:29 PM on 10/30/25. 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 Galway (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Galway (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 Galway (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Galway (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
€39 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%
Average gas price
€1.75 per liter or €6.62 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.69 per liter or €6.40 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.84 per liter or €6.97 per gallon
Rating
5 / 10
Top 6 locations near Galway (Downtown)
- Shannon Airportfrom €9.74 per day65.4 km / 40.64 miles away
- Knock Airportfrom €18.19 per day71 km / 44.12 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom €9.94 per day127.1 km / 78.98 miles away
- Cork Airportfrom €10.08 per day164.9 km / 102.46 miles away
- Dublin Airportfrom €10.02 per day184.7 km / 114.77 miles away
- Donegal Airportfrom €36.55 per day200.8 km / 124.77 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
B
Europcar
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
C
Budget
12 Eyre Square, Galway,
D
Keddy
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
When to book in Galway (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Galway (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Galway (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 August | ||
| Average price €46 | A good deal €26 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Galway (Downtown)
€100
€50
€0
€32
in January
Jan
€30
in February
Feb
€69
in March
Mar
€41
in April
Apr
€74
in May
May
€51
in June
Jun
€60
in July
Jul
€91
in August
Aug
€81
in September
Sep
€47
in October
Oct
€22
in November
Nov
€37
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Galway (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average €21.70 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 76% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €91.11 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 Galway (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Galway (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Galway (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
1.4 times in July
Jul
1.8 times in August
Aug
1.7 times in September
Sep
2.4 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Galway (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Galway (Downtown)
12
6
0
4 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
11 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Budget, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Galway (Downtown)
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Citroen Berlingo
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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7 Sept 2022
Janko S.
Ford Fiesta
Drove from Galway to the Dingle peninsula, then to Killarney and did the Ring of Kerry, drove to Cork and dropped the car off at the Dublin airport. A wonderful experience without much hassle.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€39
Lowest daily price
€17
Total cars available
116
Top 4 suppliers in Galway (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
9.2
Outstanding
56 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.4
€17 - €128
per day
Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
+353091758468
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
8.5
Excellent
8 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.6
€24 - €78
per day
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
+35391396555
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
10:00-12:30
8.0
Very Good
21 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
6.9
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.1
€29 - €601
per day
12 Eyre Square, Galway,
+35391564570
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
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
€29 - €601
per day
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
+35391396555
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
10:00-12:30
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