Car Rental in Galway
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
€50 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
€1.70 per liter or €6.44 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.84 per liter or €6.97 per gallon
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 €53.92 per day
Top 18 cities near Galway
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65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
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71 km / 44.1 miles away
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73 km / 45.4 miles away
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74.9 km / 46.5 miles away
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111.6 km / 69.3 miles away
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116 km / 72.1 miles away
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121.3 km / 75.4 miles away
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127.1 km / 79 miles away
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137.1 km / 85.2 miles away
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139 km / 86.4 miles away
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141.5 km / 87.9 miles away
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157.5 km / 97.9 miles away
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164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
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169.5 km / 105.3 miles away
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184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
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200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
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202.7 km / 126 miles away
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204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
Top 6 locations near Galway
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65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
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71 km / 44.1 miles away
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127.1 km / 79 miles away
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164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
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184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
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200.8 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 November (when prices average €21.70 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average €99.60).
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 March, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 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 June, and the least popular is February.
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 | €24 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Up | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small 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.
KM
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
4/10/25
We loved our drives to Connemara, Tralee, Dingle, and Killarney. Even with no experience driving on the opposite side of the car and road this was actually a great experience.
KN
Canada
Ford Fiesta
10/7/24
Kerry Cliffs, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Giants Causeway
RJ
United States of America (USA)
Opel Astra
9/7/24
Went to Doolin. For an American, the narrow roads without shoulders are challenging. Lovely stop in Corofin to hear traditional music, amazing seafood lunch at Flaggy Shore, finally had a seafood soaking tub at the Doolin Harbor. 
ES
United States of America (USA)
Volvo XC60
10/28/23
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
9/14/23
Headed along the west coast of Ireland along some highways but mostly narrow roads! beautiful scenery!
AP
Belgium
Renault Clio
8/13/23
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
8/2/23
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
7/16/23
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
8/7/22
Beautiful scenery, wonderful people and weather turned out quite well for us.
SM
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
8/4/22
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
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
12
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€50.32
Lowest daily price
€23.70
Total cars available
56
Top 4 suppliers in Galway in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
€24 - €1,049
Europcar
1 location
€49 - €63
Budget
1 location
€53 - €310
Keddy
1 location
€53 - €310
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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