Car Hire in Ireland
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Cork Airport
Mini
Ford Ka or comparable
£13.29 per day
Shannon Airport
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
£16.34 per day
Knock Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£21.59 per day
Kerry Airport
Intermediate Monospace
Nissan Juke or comparable
£21.77 per day
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Cork Mallow Road
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
£31.08 per day
Shannon Airport
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
£63.49 per day
Cork Airport
Full-size
Volkswagen Arteon or comparable
£71.73 per day
Dublin St Stephen's Green
Luxury
BMW 5 Series or comparable
£94.52 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:40 on 19/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£42 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.48 per litre or £5.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.43 per litre or £5.43 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.62 per litre or £6.13 per gallon
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 £31.12 per day
The 11 most popular cities in Ireland
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Ireland the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Ireland fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Ireland
The best month to hire a car in Ireland is January — when the average price for a hire is £15.01 per day. This is 42% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £41.72 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Ireland?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Ireland
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Ireland?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Ireland, August is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Ireland Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 45 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Budget, SIXT, Flizzr, Easirent, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Flizzr | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | VW T-Cross | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 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.
AN
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
04/05/2025
We hired the car from Dublin but was being used in northern Ireland. Paid for cross boarder usage as mainly travelled in county down with Mourne mountains views. 
SO
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
25/03/2025
visiting family
EG
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
12/02/2025
Galway City was just the best place to spend a long weekend.
HK
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
28/10/2024
Blarney castle was beautiful. The Middleton distillery was impeccable!! Loved cork & Cobh
SL
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
28/09/2024
The countryside was beautiful and loved driving around it. Amazing food and lots of things to do.
MC
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
24/09/2024
I was there to see my terminally ill brother.
CC
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
24/09/2024
Daughter got engaged , saw family, fabulous scenery fabulous food amazing memories
PG
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
22/09/2024
Hiking mountains
GK
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
07/09/2024
Atlantic cliff walks
DH
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
02/09/2024
Delphi Lodge
MB
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
21/08/2024
Travelling around beautiful West Cork was a pleasure
JP
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15/08/2024
Howth was lovely so was Malahide and their castle. Lovely friendly people and staff
CP
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
07/07/2024
Visiting family; beach visit; family party and just chilling.
BL
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Jetta
06/07/2024
Celebrating a 70th birthday at Tipperary
DG
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
29/06/2024
We travelled from Dublin to Galway, lovely time there and a trip over to the Aran Islands, where we had a horse and cart ride; it was wonderful! Then we went to Cork for a couple of nights where we went to a concert with The Waterboys and Crowded House. Finally we went to Skibbereen, calling off at the fabulous Kinsale and Clonakilty. Fab music in Debarra’s Bar there🎶 
JT
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
09/05/2024
We were part of a group doing Tai Chi and chi kung
SF
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
08/05/2024
The trip was not a holiday, but attending my mother in law's months mind. However, it was lovely to see family again.
JD
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
02/05/2024
Enjoyed a fabulous break touring in the West of Ireland.
RH
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
23/04/2024
Dublin Botanic was amazing on a late Spring morning.
DC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
10/03/2024
Donegal was so beautiful, we were lucky with the weather too which we weren’t expecting. Lovely trip
AO
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
24/02/2024
Perfect relaxing time spent in the wilds of the West of Ireland.
GH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
17/02/2024
Catching up with family
GN
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
03/02/2024
It’s a regular trip for us so we are used to being there. The food is amazing and great choice of restaurants both in and around the city.
BL
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
27/01/2024
Visiting family
PS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
22/01/2024
Great service , we will use again
TF
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
14/01/2024
Beautiful scenery especially in the western coast of Ireland
SI
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
30/12/2023
Friendly welcoming staff, no hard sell on the extras. Cheap car rental, so quality of car reflected the price, but perfectly fine.
PM
United Kingdom
VW T-Cross
14/11/2023
We travelled to see my brother and family but we had a lovely time exploring Cork and the Marina and Black Markets - definitely worth a visit. Kinsale was nice, as was Youghal, Lismore and Cappoquin. Our accomodation was amazing at the Gabriel House B&B in Cork. Breakfast is a MUST - absolutely awesome. The Staff make you feel right at home and are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and basic but that is exactly what you need when you're travelling.
DC
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
29/10/2023
All around Wicklow mountains. Smooth drive on highway and country side roads, great sound system. Comfirable and spacey.
AR
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
24/10/2023
Home to see family for the weekend which was lovely
CR
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
17/10/2023
just the best. drove to Galway with my sons as a week end treat for my birthday. no hitches and we had a ball.
RM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
27/09/2023
West coast of Ireland is stunningly beautiful.
RH
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
20/09/2023
Coast of County Mayo is very scenic, and roads generally very empty and in good condition.
EB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
25/08/2023
West coast of Ireland has some amazing landscapes including beaches and cliffs plus very interesting cities and towns such as Limerick, Galway and Westport.
LC
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
13/08/2023
Lovely time driving around and attending a wedding.
JK
United Kingdom
VW T-Cross
06/08/2023
We did the self Father Ted tour so we saw new parts of Clare. We were in Ailiwee Cave which was informative and interesting. Also we were in Bunratty Castle and Folke park.This has plenty of history and people who are informative about the era. There are also plenty of places to eat. We loved the Creamery and had lovely food.
We were in Fanny Odeas pub and restaurant. Lovely food and staff and we tried the secret recipe Egg flip 😁
JW
United Kingdom
Skoda Citigo
15/07/2023
Giants causeway, game of thrones trees … great scenery
CD
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
12/07/2023
Toured from Clare to Antrim. Rained the whole time but enjoyable all the same!
SG
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
20/06/2023
We were attending a family wedding and we had the most amazing time, the car was essential so we could get around.
AW
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
27/05/2023
O’Dowd’s Seafood Bar in Roundstone was very good.Keem Beach and Silver Beach on Achill Island we’re spectacular.Joe Watty’s Bar in Inishmore was very good.
SS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
27/05/2023
Scenery, food especially the lunch at Dunmore hotel, Irish hospitality
TM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
18/05/2023
Great opportunity to visit friends and family
LM
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
17/05/2023
We were visiting family
DM
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
10/05/2023
Family wedding. Very enjoyable
RC
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
01/05/2023
Visited sligo, galway, longford westmeath, killyneed lakes in cavan. Beautiful weather and roads were amazing.
JS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
09/04/2023
Used car to visit family
JE
United Kingdom
Ford Puma
31/03/2023
Scenery and people were great.
AP
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
25/01/2023
Overall great and very helpful staff
Very happy
LM
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
01/11/2022
Visited Tralee. Beautiful drive there and surrounding area.
FB
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
24/10/2022
I spent the first 3 nights in my parents house. Definitely would not recommend lol.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Easirent
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
268
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£41.73
Lowest daily price
£13.29
Total cars available
2551
Top 14 suppliers in Ireland in 2025
Enterprise
30 locations
£18 - £336
Alamo
5 locations
£19 - £283
Flizzr
3 locations
£32 - £351
SIXT
9 locations
£29 - £325
Hertz
14 locations
£49 - £317
Budget
9 locations
£21 - £177
Car Hire
6 locations
£13 - £76
Thrifty
15 locations
£13 - £76
Dollar
14 locations
£13 - £76
Europcar
25 locations
£17 - £185
Avis
2 locations
£18 - £101
National
5 locations
£18 - £101
Keddy
24 locations
£20 - £112
Easirent
3 locations
£15 - £42
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