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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
5
No A/C
3
£13.12
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£15.29
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Citroen Berlingo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
4
£23.99
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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SEAT Arona
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£16.09
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Volkswagen Up
or similar Mini
Manual
4
No A/C
3
£13.12
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£21.53
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Opel Vivaro Cargo
or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
£28.92
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Ford Fiesta
or similar Economy
Manual
4
No A/C
3
£30.34
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£31.67
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
£36.32
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£38.37
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
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Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Ford Mondeo
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
£41.99
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
£42.32
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Ford Focus STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
£44.44
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Audi A4
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£49.06
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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SEAT Tarraco
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£56.86
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£57.83
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£59.01
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
No A/C
4
£60.63
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Volvo XC60
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£63.03
per day
Free cancellation
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Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£63.28
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£65.08
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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BMW X5
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£73.30
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
Drop-off information
Downtown
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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Volvo XC90
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£74.54
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
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Downtown
Golden Island
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Downtown
Golden Island
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£104.99
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£183.13
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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Downtown
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:10 on 01/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 11 cities near Athlone
- Top 6 locations near Athlone
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Athlone and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Athlone in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£52 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£1.47 per litre or £5.56 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.58 per litre or £5.98 per gallon
Top 11 cities near Athlone
- Galwaystarting at £17.40 per day73 km / 45.36 miles
- Knockstarting at £8.82 per day78.1 km / 48.53 miles
- Sligostarting at £13.54 per day96.4 km / 59.9 miles
- Kilkennystarting at £16.74 per day98.5 km / 61.21 miles
- Shannonstarting at £6.91 per day102.4 km / 63.63 miles
- Dublinstarting at £7.16 per day113.7 km / 70.65 miles
- Clonmelstarting at £20.25 per day119.5 km / 74.25 miles
- Letterkennystarting at £17.15 per day170.9 km / 106.19 miles
- Corkstarting at £6.91 per day173.1 km / 107.56 miles
- Kerrystarting at £8.44 per day173.1 km / 107.56 miles
- Donegalstarting at £71.58 per day182.1 km / 113.15 miles
Top 6 locations near Athlone
- Knock Airportstarting at £8.82 per day78.1 km / 48.53 miles
- Shannon Airportstarting at £6.91 per day102.4 km / 63.63 miles
- Dublin Airportstarting at £7.41 per day112.5 km / 69.9 miles
- Kerry Airportstarting at £8.44 per day173.1 km / 107.56 miles
- Cork Airportstarting at £6.91 per day179.2 km / 111.35 miles
- Donegal Airportstarting at £71.58 per day182.1 km / 113.15 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Athlone (Downtown)
3 rental locations
When to book in Athlone and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Athlone the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Athlone fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £113 | A good deal £24 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Athlone
£66
£33
£0
£44
in January
Jan
Feb
£30
in March
Mar
Apr
May
£40
in June
Jun
£60
in July
Jul
Aug
£56
in September
Sep
£60
in October
Oct
£38
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Athlone is March (when the average price is £29.60 per day). This is 74% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £60.19).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Athlone?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Athlone is October, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Athlone by Monthly Searches
2.4
1.2
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
Aug
1.1 times in September
Sep
2.2 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Athlone?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in October, the average hirer keeps their car for 12 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Athlone
13
7
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
7 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
12 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Tourneo Custom | 4 | Van |
| Enterprise | Skoda Kodiaq | 5 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during March, starting at £30 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £60. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Athlone is October, while the least popular month is March.
Athlone hosts: Enterprise, Keddy, Europcar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£52
Lowest daily price
£17
Total cars available
44
Top 3 suppliers in Athlone in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.7
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
£17–£60
per day
Most popular location
Golden Island, Ankers Bower, Tang, Co. Westmeath, N37 X953
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
£8–£22
per day
Most popular location
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre, Golden Island, Golden Island (St. George), Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 KV24
Europcar
1 location
7.9
Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.3
£32–£184
per day
Most popular location
Unit 3B, Diskin Centre
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