Car Hire in Donegal
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£55.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Mondeo
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
£57.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
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Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£60.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£58.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Braade, Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, F94 X2RH
Rental desk is located in Terminal
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Braade, Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, F94 X2RH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Volkswagen Passat
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£61.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Braade, Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, F94 X2RH
Rental desk is located in Terminal
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Braade, Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, F94 X2RH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:18 on 21/03/26. 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 10 cities near Donegal
- Top 6 locations near Donegal
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Donegal and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Donegal in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£72 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
£1.51 per litre or £5.72 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.48 per litre or £5.60 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.53 per litre or £5.79 per gallon
Top 10 cities near Donegal
- Letterkennystarting at £27.60 per day40.3 km / 25.04 miles
- Sligostarting at £27.29 per day90.6 km / 56.3 miles
- Knockstarting at £8.96 per day129.8 km / 80.65 miles
- Galwaystarting at £15.34 per day200.8 km / 124.77 miles
- Dublinstarting at £8.59 per day232.2 km / 144.28 miles
- Shannonstarting at £8.57 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles
- Kilkennystarting at £27.68 per day276.1 km / 171.56 miles
- Clonmelstarting at £24.22 per day301.6 km / 187.41 miles
- Kerrystarting at £8.96 per day327.8 km / 203.69 miles
- Corkstarting at £8.96 per day350.3 km / 217.67 miles
Top 6 locations near Donegal
- Knock Airportstarting at £8.96 per day129.8 km / 80.65 miles
- Dublin Airportstarting at £8.59 per day225.1 km / 139.87 miles
- Shannon Airportstarting at £8.57 per day263.2 km / 163.54 miles
- Kerry Airportstarting at £8.96 per day327.8 km / 203.69 miles
- Cork Airportstarting at £8.96 per day356.3 km / 221.39 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Donegal Airport (CFN)
3 rental locations
When to book in Donegal and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Donegal the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Donegal 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £37 | A good deal £70 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Donegal
£104
£52
£0
Jan
Feb
£37
in March
Mar
Apr
£44
in May
May
£44
in June
Jun
£47
in July
Jul
£95
in August
Aug
£39
in September
Sep
£22
in October
Oct
£30
in November
Nov
£26
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Donegal is October (when the average price is £22.35 per day). This is 40% less than the yearly average and 76% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £94.72).
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 Donegal?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Donegal is July, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Donegal by Monthly Searches
3
1.5
0
Jan
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
2.7 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
2 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Donegal?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in September, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in December, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Donegal
9
4
0
Jan
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
Apr
4 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £64 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | SEAT Arona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£72
Lowest daily price
£64
Total cars available
13
Top 3 suppliers in Donegal in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.7
Outstanding
2 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.4
£30
per day
Most popular location
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Europcar
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
£64–£82
per day
Most popular location
Braade, Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, F94 X2RH
Keddy
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
£64–£82
per day
Most popular location
Donegal Airport
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