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Ford Ka
or similar Mini
Manual
4
No A/C
3
£7.13
per day
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£8.04
per day
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Seat Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
£11.00
per day
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Skoda Octavia
or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
£19.69
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£20.34
per day
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
£31.90
per day
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BMW X5
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£40.26
per day
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£42.37
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 6 locations near Dublin (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Dublin (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 31 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£23 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
£1.37 per litre or £5.19 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon
Score
9.6 / 10
Top 6 locations near Dublin (Downtown)
- Dublin Airportstarting at £7.38 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles
- Knock Airportstarting at £8.79 per day180.1 km / 111.91 miles
- Shannon Airportstarting at £6.88 per day192.4 km / 119.55 miles
- Cork Airportstarting at £6.88 per day225.5 km / 140.12 miles
- Donegal Airportstarting at £71.35 per day232.2 km / 144.28 miles
- Kerry Airportstarting at £8.42 per day255.3 km / 158.64 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Enterprise
10A Russell St, Dublin, D01 HF22
B
SIXT
Q-Park, Marlborough Street
C
Hertz
2 Haddington Road
Dublin , Ireland , D4
D
Budget
151 Lower Drumcondra Road Dublin 9 Co. Dublin
E
Car Hire
Dublin, D01 EK06
When to book in Dublin (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £23 | A good deal £11 | Cheapest supplier Car Hire | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Dublin (Downtown)
£44
£22
£0
£21
in January
Jan
£25
in February
Feb
£29
in March
Mar
£34
in April
Apr
£35
in May
May
£27
in June
Jun
£34
in July
Jul
£40
in August
Aug
£26
in September
Sep
£23
in October
Oct
£18
in November
Nov
£27
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Dublin (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is £18.05 per day. This is 21% less than the yearly average and 55% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £40.35 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.
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 May in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Dublin (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
2 times in May
May
1.4 times in June
Jun
1.7 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Dublin (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 9 days, while in February, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Dublin (Downtown)
10
5
0
6 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Car Hire, SIXT, Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £7 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Citroen Berlingo | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Car Hire | Hyundai i30 | 5 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | Small car |
| Car Hire | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 2 | Small car |
| Car Hire | Toyota Yaris | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 31 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during November, starting at £18 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £40. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Dublin (Downtown) is May, while the least popular month is January.
Dublin (Downtown) hosts: Enterprise, SIXT, Hertz, Budget, Car Hire, Avis, Thrifty. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Dublin Airport (DUB) is typically 3.51% more expensive than in Dublin (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£23
Lowest daily price
£7
Total cars available
132
Top 7 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2026
Enterprise
9.1
Excellent
76 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
£17–£136
per day
10A Russell St, Dublin, D01 HF22
+353018366577
Show 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
8.7
Very Good
250 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
Q-Park, Marlborough Street
+35312352030
Show 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
8.6
Very Good
12 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
£14–£111
per day
2 Haddington Road
Dublin , Ireland , D4
+353016687566
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
Budget
8.5
Very Good
113 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.6
£8–£223
per day
151 Lower Drumcondra Road Dublin 9 Co. Dublin
+35318379611
Show 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
Car Hire
8.3
Good
25 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.1
£7–£61
per day
Dublin, D01 EK06
+35316485900
Show 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
Avis
8.1
Good
4 ratings
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
7.9
£9–£214
per day
39 Old Kilmainham Road, Dublin
+35316057501
Show 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
Thrifty
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
2 Haddington Road
016687566
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
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