Car Hire in Galway

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Galway, Ireland
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre Car Hire
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
Renault Master
  • 3
  • 6
  • 2
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 33.45 per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
Ford Fiesta
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 57.53 per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or comparable
Citroen Berlingo
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 36.24 per day
City Centre Car Hire
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
Opel Vivaro Cargo
  • 3
  • 2
  • 4
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 40.42 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre Car Hire
Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
VW Crafter or comparable
VW Crafter
  • 3
  • 25
  • 3
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 43.48 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 46.56 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium
BMW 5 Series or comparable
BMW 5 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 192.23 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact SUV
Seat Arona or comparable
Seat Arona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 47.96 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 11:32 on 2023-06-03.
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Travel Information

Language
English,
Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£ 62.23 / per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 120 km/h
50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%

One-way Car Hire in Galway

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Galway and drop off in another city include:

  • From Galway to Dublin - 28 offers from £ 46.39 per day

Top 9 Cities near Galway

  1. Shannon Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day
    65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
  2. Knock Car Hire starting at £ 29.02 per day
    71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
  3. Sligo Car Hire starting at £ 33.45 per day
    111.6 km / 69.3 miles away
  4. Kerry Car Hire starting at £ 36.45 per day
    127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
  5. Kilkenny Car Hire starting at £ 33.45 per day
    139.0 km / 86.4 miles away
  6. Cork Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day
    164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
  7. Dublin Car Hire starting at £ 23.86 per day
    184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
  8. Donegal Car Hire starting at £ 49.91 per day
    200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
  9. Letterkenny Car Hire starting at £ 33.45 per day
    204.1 km / 126.8 miles away

Top 6 Destinations around Galway

  1. Shannon Airport Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day
    65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
  2. Knock Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.02 per day
    71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
  3. Kerry Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.45 per day
    127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
  4. Cork Airport Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day
    164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
  5. Dublin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 23.86 per day
    184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
  6. Donegal Airport Car Hire starting at £ 49.91 per day
    200.8 km / 124.8 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Galway?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Galway fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Galway
£ 32.09
January
£ 54.06
February
£ 89.71
March
£ 70.23
April
£ 81.24
May
£ 84.05
June
£ 98.28
July
£ 112.82
August
£ 92.21
September
£ 79.31
October
£ 40.61
November
£ 52.34
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Galway is January with prices starting at £ 32.09 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is August with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 112.82. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 74. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Galway?

Hirers picking up a car in Galway keep them for an average of 7 days during in April, while those picking up their cars in February keep them for an average of 2.
Average Hire Length in Galway
5
January
2
February
5
March
7
April
6
May
5
June
6
July
4
August
4
September
4
October
7
November
4
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Galway?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Galway is May, and the least popular is November.
Monthly searches in Galway by pick-up date relative to the average
51%
January
32%
February
71%
March
199%
April
295%
May
116%
June
128%
July
122%
August
96%
September
51%
October
19%
November
19%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 1
Popular suppliers Enterprise, Budget, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £ 33 per day
Cheapest supplier Enterprise

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Budget Skoda Citigo 4 1 Small cars
Enterprise Ford Fiesta 3 1 Small cars
Budget Toyota Corolla 5 2 Large cars
Europcar Ford Fiesta 3 2 Small cars
Budget Renault Clio 4 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Seat Arona 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Volkswagen Up 3 1 Small cars
Enterprise Opel Astra 4 4 Medium cars
Europcar Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Budget Toyota Corolla 5 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Budget
8.4 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£ 62.23
Total cars available
31

Top 4 Hire Companies in Galway in 2023

Enterprise
Enterprise
Remarkable 9 / 20 reviews
1 location
£ 33 - £ 96
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 6 reviews
1 location
£ 58 - £ 192
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.7
1 location
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.4 / 10 reviews
1 location

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