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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$31.93
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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SEAT Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$35.16
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Suzuki S-Cross
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
$37.76
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Peugeot 108
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$33.01
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Hyundai i10
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$33.01
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$33.44
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Renault Clio
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$33.87
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
$37.32
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
$38.40
per day
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Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$38.94
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
$38.94
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.64
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.64
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Suzuki Vitara
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.24
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Audi A3
or similar Intermediate Elite
Manual
5
A/C
4
$48.00
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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SEAT Leon STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
4
$56.74
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Skoda Octavia STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$64.94
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Toyota Corolla STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$66.02
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Dacia Jogger
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$72.25
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Dacia Jogger 5+2
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
7
A/C
5
$72.25
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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Audi A6
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$77.88
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Volkswagen Caddy
or similar Standard Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
$169.93
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$190.08
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Ford Tourneo Connect
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$328.54
per day
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Downtown
12 Eyre Square
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12 Eyre Square
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Galway
- Top 18 cities near Galway
- Top 6 locations near Galway
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Galway 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
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Galway in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+353
Average car rental price
$42 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
$1.97 per liter or $7.46 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.07 per liter or $7.84 per gallon
Rating
9.6 / 10
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 - 45 offers from $37.08 per day
- From Galway to Cork - 13 offers from $71.60 per day
Top 18 cities near Galway
- Shannonfrom $9.33 per day65.4 km / 40.64 miles away
- Knockfrom $13.85 per day71 km / 44.12 miles away
- Athlonefrom $28.31 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Limerickfrom $13.21 per day74.9 km / 46.54 miles away
- Sligofrom $24.28 per day111.6 km / 69.35 miles away
- Mullingar116 km / 72.08 miles away
- Traleefrom $30.10 per day121.3 km / 75.37 miles away
- Kerryfrom $11.32 per day127.1 km / 78.98 miles away
- Cavanfrom $19.70 per day137.1 km / 85.19 miles away
- Kilkennyfrom $25.88 per day139 km / 86.37 miles away
- Killarneyfrom $11.58 per day141.5 km / 87.92 miles away
- Naasfrom $24.72 per day157.5 km / 97.87 miles away
- Corkfrom $9.33 per day159.5 km / 99.11 miles away
- Waterfordfrom $13.33 per day169.5 km / 105.32 miles away
- Dublinfrom $9.57 per day185.2 km / 115.08 miles away
- Donegalfrom $39.41 per day200.8 km / 124.77 miles away
- Wexfordfrom $13.33 per day202.7 km / 125.95 miles away
- Letterkennyfrom $24.28 per day204.1 km / 126.82 miles away
Top 6 locations near Galway
- Shannon Airportfrom $9.33 per day65.4 km / 40.64 miles away
- Knock Airportfrom $13.85 per day71 km / 44.12 miles away
- Kerry Airportfrom $11.32 per day127.1 km / 78.98 miles away
- Cork Airportfrom $9.33 per day164.9 km / 102.46 miles away
- Dublin Airportfrom $10.14 per day184.7 km / 114.77 miles away
- Donegal Airportfrom $39.41 per day200.8 km / 124.77 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Galway (Downtown)
4 rental locations
When to book in Galway and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $63 | A good deal $35 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Galway
$108
$54
$0
$37
in January
Jan
$28
in February
Feb
$45
in March
Mar
$54
in April
Apr
$55
in May
May
$50
in June
Jun
$81
in July
Jul
$98
in August
Aug
$85
in September
Sep
$60
in October
Oct
$39
in November
Nov
$44
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Galway is February (when prices average $28.08 per day). This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $98.32).
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 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 March, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Galway by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
1.5 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Galway?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Galway
9
4
0
8 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Budget, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $30 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | Small car |
| Budget | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Volvo XC60 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | SEAT Arona | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Galway
9.7
Average rating
Based on 12 reviews
Best month to visit
October
Happiest customers drive
Volkswagen Up
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May 13, 2026
Susan S.
Opel Astra
We drove 1100 kilometers around southwest Ireland. We have to come back soon. Great trip.
May 3, 2026
terence C.
Volkswagen Polo
travelled around Mayo area and spent time visiting family
Apr 10, 2025
Kaleinani M.
SEAT Arona
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.
Oct 7, 2024
Kelvin N.
Ford Fiesta
Kerry Cliffs, Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Giants Causeway
Sep 7, 2024
Robert J.
Opel Astra
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.
Oct 28, 2023
Ellen S.
Volvo XC60
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.
Sep 14, 2023
Douglas G.
Ford Fiesta
Headed along the west coast of Ireland along some highways but mostly narrow roads! beautiful scenery!
Aug 13, 2023
Alejandra P.
Renault Clio
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.
Aug 2, 2023
Siobhan M.
Opel Astra
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).
Jul 16, 2023
HELENE G.
Ford Fiesta
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).
Aug 7, 2022
Michael D.
Renault Clio
Beautiful scenery, wonderful people and weather turned out quite well for us.
Aug 4, 2022
Stephen M.
Toyota Corolla
Went from Southern Ireland to the Giants causeway, saw so many beautiful places and met so many very nice people
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
14
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$42
Lowest daily price
$30
Total cars available
96
Top 4 suppliers in Galway in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
9.1
Excellent
60 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
$30–$132
per day
Most popular location
Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
Europcar
1 location
8.1
Good
8 ratings
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.3
$43–$201
per day
Most popular location
Sheils Motorpark
Keddy
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
6.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$12–$34
per day
Most popular location
Sheils Motorpark
Budget
1 location
8.0
Good
28 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.0
$32–$329
per day
Most popular location
12 Eyre Square, Galway
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