Car Hire in Dublin (Downtown)
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hyundai i10
or comparable
Manual
4
1
No A/C
5
£7.31
per day
8.0
Very Good
7 reviews
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
Manual
5
1
No A/C
3
£7.84
per day
8.3
Very Good
101 reviews
Opel Astra
or comparable
Manual
5
1
No A/C
5
£14.82
per day
8.9
Excellent
218 reviews
Kia Sportage
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
£20.51
per day
9.2
Outstanding
57 reviews
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Skoda Octavia
or comparable
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
£22.71
per day
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Volvo XC60
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£42.15
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Audi A4
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£84.92
per day
8.7
Excellent
12 reviews
Ford Tourneo
or comparable
Automatic
9
2
A/C
4
£23.08
per day
9.2
Outstanding
57 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:21 on 24/11/25. 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
- 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£28 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
£1.56 per litre or £5.91 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.45 per litre or £5.49 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.63 per litre or £6.17 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 £9.22 per day180.1 km / 111.91 miles
- Shannon Airportstarting at £7.29 per day192.4 km / 119.55 miles
- Cork Airportstarting at £7.29 per day225.5 km / 140.12 miles
- Donegal Airportstarting at £20.63 per day232.2 km / 144.28 miles
- Kerry Airportstarting at £7.29 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
Dollar
2 Haddington Road
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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £23 | A good deal £13 | Cheapest supplier Car Hire | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Dublin (Downtown)
£62
£31
£0
£16
in January
Jan
£11
in February
Feb
£27
in March
Mar
£35
in April
Apr
£38
in May
May
£33
in June
Jun
£43
in July
Jul
£56
in August
Aug
£35
in September
Sep
£27
in October
Oct
£19
in November
Nov
£40
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Dublin (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is £11.46 per day. This is 49% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £56.28 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 August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Dublin (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.9
1.4
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.2 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
1.3 times in June
Jun
1.5 times in July
Jul
2.6 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
0.4 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 August the average hire period is 8 days, while in December, the average hire period is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Dublin (Downtown)
9
4
0
7 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Enterprise, Budget, Car Hire, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £7 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW T-Cross | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| SIXT | VW T-Roc | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | VW Golf | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| SIXT | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Car Hire (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£28
Lowest daily price
£7
Total cars available
184
Top 9 suppliers in Dublin (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
9.2
Outstanding
57 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.3
£15–£90
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
8.9
Excellent
218 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
8.9
£14–£78
per day
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
8.7
Excellent
12 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.8
£16–£149
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
8.3
Very Good
101 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.6
£7–£145
per day
151 Lower Drumcondra Road Dublin 9 Co. Dublin
+35318379611
Show 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
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
£7–£145
per day
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
National
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
£21–£103
per day
St Stephens Green Shopping Ctr, Ground Floor
014763822
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
11:00-16:00
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
£21–£103
per day
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
Avis
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.0
£12–£91
per day
39 Old Kilmainham Rd
+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
Car Hire
8.0
Very Good
7 reviews
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.0
£7–£43
per day
Dublin, D01 EK06
+353016485900
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
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