Car Hire in Ireland
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Cork Airport Car Hire
Mini
Peugeot 108
or comparable
£ 9.01
per day
Cork Airport Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 12.03
per day
Cork Airport Car Hire
Compact
Renault Clio
or comparable
£ 16.14
per day
Cork Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£ 24.92
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Knock Airport Car Hire
Standard
Ford Kuga
or comparable
£ 29.31
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size
Renault Master
or comparable
£ 44.27
/ per day
Dublin Airport Car Hire
Premium
BMW 5 Series
or comparable
£ 74.94
/ per day
Dublin Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Ford Custom Tourneo
or comparable
£ 290.52
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 19:05 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information
Language
English,
Irish
Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
353
Average car hire price
£ 48.96 / per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.65 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.90 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.51 / 1 liter
One-way Car Hire in Ireland
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Ireland and drop off in another country:
- From Ireland to United Kingdom - 155 offers from £ 32.66 per day
Top 11 Most Popular Cities in Ireland
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Car Hire in Dublin starting at £ 9.01 per day
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Car Hire in Cork starting at £ 9.01 per day
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Car Hire in Shannon starting at £ 9.01 per day
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Car Hire in Knock starting at £ 15.71 per day
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Car Hire in Galway starting at £ 39.84 per day
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Car Hire in Kerry starting at £ 16.32 per day
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Car Hire in Donegal starting at £ 46.99 per day
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Car Hire in Sligo starting at £ 35.96 per day
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Car Hire in Letterkenny starting at £ 35.96 per day
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Car Hire in Kilkenny starting at £ 36.00 per day
Top 6 Most Popular Destinations in Ireland
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Car Hire at Dublin Airport starting at £ 9.01 per day
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Car Hire at Cork Airport starting at £ 9.01 per day
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Car Hire at Shannon Airport starting at £ 9.01 per day
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Car Hire at Knock Airport starting at £ 15.71 per day
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Car Hire at Kerry Airport starting at £ 16.32 per day
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Car Hire at Donegal Airport starting at £ 46.99 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Ireland?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Ireland fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Ireland
The cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland is February with prices starting at £ 22.33 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is June with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 122.58. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 67. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Ireland?
Hirers picking up a car in Ireland keep them for an average of 8 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in January keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in Ireland
What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Ireland?
Though Ireland is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in August. in January is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Ireland Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 30 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Budget, SIXT, Easirent, Flizzr, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 9 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Flizzr |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Skoda Citigo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
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.
AP
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
25 January 2023
Overall great and very helpful staff
Very happy
LM
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
1 November 2022
Visited Tralee. Beautiful drive there and surrounding area.
FB
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
24 October 2022
I spent the first 3 nights in my parents house. Definitely would not recommend lol.
CC
United Kingdom
VW Polo
16 October 2022
Galway , a wonderful place to visit
BM
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
8 September 2022
West Cork a fantastic place, very tranquil and empty compared to, say, Cornwall with superb vistas and scenery - and the sun shone!
TW
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
18 August 2022
Always check your car booking two days before you travel as you will invariably find better deals even with the same agent and supplier.
SG
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
17 August 2022
Cork, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Mohar finishing in Galway for a couple of nights. Excellent round trip to see the west coast of Ireland.
KB
United Kingdom
VW Polo
7 August 2022
We drove to Boyle Co Sligo for three days exploring the area. Very pretty.Staying in an Air b&b. Great walking country and very peaceful. Then drove down to Galway for the Galway Festival (horse racing). Galways a great place. Good shops bars and restaurants. The town really comes alive after 7pm. Good craic!!
DP
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
4 April 2022
For going around the Irish countryside, a car is essential.
BB
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
19 March 2022
Likable representative, car great only minor scratches
JC
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
13 February 2022
Visited Wexford and Skerries - both stunning places and we will definitely be back
DL
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
10 September 2021
Go to Connemara, breath views
KM
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
2 September 2021
West Cork was a delightful destination, with a beautiful coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way
MK
United Kingdom
VW Polo
7 January 2021
Excellent value, I would definitely recommend and would this company again.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Flizzr
9.31 / 10
Lowest rated company
Easirent
8.08 / 10
Total number of reviews
183
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 48.96
Lowest daily price
£ 9.01
Total cars available
689
Top 12 Hire Companies in Ireland in 2023
Flizzr
3 locations
£ 9 - £ 305
Alamo
4 locations
£ 28 - £ 291
SIXT
4 locations
£ 19 - £ 303
Enterprise
21 locations
£ 30 - £ 278
Budget
8 locations
£ 16 - £ 340
Thrifty
5 locations
Hertz
14 locations
£ 16 - £ 102
Avis
6 locations
£ 17 - £ 292
Keddy
15 locations
National
3 locations
Europcar
17 locations
£ 17 - £ 134
Easirent
4 locations
£ 11 - £ 114
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