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Donegal, Ireland
Fri 06 Nov
Sat 14 Nov
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy
Manual
5
No A/C
3
1
£15.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Opel Astra

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
2
£15.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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No deductible

Ford Mondeo

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
3
£80.44
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport Carrickfinn
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Low deposit
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SEAT Arona

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
£16.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Up

or similar Mini
Manual
4
No A/C
3
5
£15.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
6
£20.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Peugeot 2008

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
7
£23.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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SEAT Tarraco

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
8
£34.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
£35.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Volvo XC60

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
£38.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Skoda Kodiaq

or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
11
£39.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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BMW X5

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
£44.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Volvo XC90

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
13
£45.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Audi A4

or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
£59.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
15
£70.10
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

BMW 5 Series

or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
£71.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Donegal Airport (CFN)
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
No deductible

Hyundai Tucson

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
17
£80.77
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:48 on 03/11/26. 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
£39 per day
Average car hire length
3 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
£1.45 per litre or £5.49 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.47 per litre or £5.56 per gallon

Top 10 cities near Donegal

  1. Knockstarting at £8.26 per day
    129.8 km / 80.65 miles
  2. Galwaystarting at £12.19 per day
    200.8 km / 124.77 miles
  3. Dublinstarting at £7.64 per day
    232.2 km / 144.28 miles
  4. Shannonstarting at £7.29 per day
    263.2 km / 163.54 miles
  5. Clonmelstarting at £20.21 per day
    301.6 km / 187.41 miles
  6. Kerrystarting at £8.33 per day
    327.8 km / 203.69 miles
  7. Corkstarting at £7.29 per day
    350.3 km / 217.67 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 monthApril Most expensive month July
A good deal £30 Cheapest supplier Enterprise Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Donegal
£81
£41
£0
Jan
Feb

£55

in March

Mar

£21

in April

Apr

£53

in May

May
Jun

£74

in July

Jul
Aug

£68

in September

Sep
Oct

£29

in November

Nov

£25

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Donegal is April (when the average price is £21.09 per day). This is 56% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £73.75).

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 April.

Popularity of Car Hire in Donegal by Monthly Searches
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Feb

Same as average in March

Mar

0.5 times in April

Apr

Same as average in May

May
Jun

2 times in July

Jul
Aug

Same as average in September

Sep
Oct

Same as average in November

Nov

0.5 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 April, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in December, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of hire days in Donegal
11
6
0
Jan
Feb

3 days in March

Mar

10 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May
Jun

4 days in July

Jul
Aug

5 days in September

Sep
Oct

5 days in November

Nov

2 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations1
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Europcar
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price£15 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEnterprise

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)

Prices are lowest during April, starting at £21 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £74. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Donegal is July, while the least popular month is April.
Donegal 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 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£39
Lowest daily price
£15
Total cars available
35

Top 3 suppliers in Donegal in 2026

Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
£15–£73
per day
Most popular location
DONEGAL AIRPORT, CARRICKFINN, KINCASSLAGH
Keddy
1 location
Keddy
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
£9–£22
per day
Most popular location
Donegal Airport
Europcar
1 location
Europcar
7.9
Average
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
£70–£81
per day
Most popular location
Braade, Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, F94 X2RH

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