Car Hire in Dublin (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or comparable
£25.03 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£26.42 per day
Compact Crossover
Ford Puma or comparable
£37.40 per day
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Standard
Skoda Octavia or comparable
£71.18 per day
Premium Elite
BMW 5 Series or comparable
£95.88 per day
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
£41.66 per day
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
£106.60 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:38 on 10/07/2025. 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
£53 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
£1.52 per litre or £5.77 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.43 per litre or £5.41 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.65 per litre or £6.23 per gallon
Top 6 locations near City Centre
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8.1 km / 5 miles
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180.1 km / 111.9 miles
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192.4 km / 119.6 miles
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225.5 km / 140.1 miles
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232.2 km / 144.3 miles
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255.3 km / 158.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Dublin (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Dublin (Downtown) 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 Dublin (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Dublin (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is £11.27 per day. This is 62% less than the yearly average and 75% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £44.35 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Dublin (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in August, the average hire length is 8 days, while in March, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Dublin (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Dublin (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Dublin (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Dublin (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Enterprise, Car Hire, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £22 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | VW T-Cross | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| SIXT | VW Golf | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | VW T-Roc | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
8 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£53.24
Lowest daily price
£21.74
Total cars available
134
Top 9 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
+353018366577
10A Russell St, Dublin, D01 HF22
£25 - £224
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
11:00 - 14:00
SIXT
+35312352030
Q-Park, Marlborough Street
£22 - £103
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 15:00
Sun:
08:00 - 15:00
Hertz
+353016687566
2 Haddington Road
Dublin , Ireland , D4
£37 - £224
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Sat:
09:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 16:00
Car Hire
+353016485900
Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Off North Quay, Dublin 1, D01 EK06
£37 - £96
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:15
Tue:
07:30 - 17:15
Wed:
07:30 - 17:15
Thu:
07:30 - 17:15
Fri:
07:30 - 17:15
Sat:
08:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 15:00
Dollar
016687566
2 Haddington Road
£37 - £96
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Sat:
09:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 16:00
Budget
+35318379611
151 Lower Drumcondra Road Dublin 9 Co. Dublin
£26 - £366
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 16:00
Tue:
10:00 - 16:00
Wed:
10:00 - 16:00
Thu:
10:00 - 16:00
Fri:
10:00 - 16:00
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
National
014763822
St Stephens Green Shopping Ctr, Ground Floor
£26 - £366
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
11:00 - 16:00
Thrifty
016687566
2 Haddington Road
£26 - £366
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:00
Tue:
14:00 - 17:00
Wed:
14:00 - 17:00
Thu:
14:00 - 17:00
Fri:
14:00 - 17:00
Sat:
09:00 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 16:00
Avis
+35316057501
39 Old Kilmainham Rd
£32 - £143
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
09:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 18:00
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