Car Hire in Galway
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 20.22
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
Ford Focus
or comparable
£ 39.35
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or comparable
£ 20.61
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Standard
Opel Insignia
or comparable
£ 22.36
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage
or comparable
£ 22.59
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60
or comparable
£ 35.77
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
Opel Astra
or comparable
£ 21.68
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact SUV
Seat Arona
or comparable
£ 22.34
/ 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 11:10 on 2023-11-27.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£ 26 per day
Average car hire length
5 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%
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 £ 46.25 per day
Top 10 Cities near Galway
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Shannon Car Hire starting at £ 6.96 per day65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
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Knock Car Hire starting at £ 10.88 per day71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
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Sligo Car Hire starting at £ 19.51 per day111.6 km / 69.3 miles away
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Kerry Car Hire starting at £ 14.13 per day127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
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Clonmel Car Hire starting at £ 19.51 per day136.8 km / 85.0 miles away
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Kilkenny Car Hire starting at £ 19.51 per day139.0 km / 86.4 miles away
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Cork Car Hire starting at £ 7.21 per day164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
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Dublin Car Hire starting at £ 7.12 per day184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
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Donegal Car Hire starting at £ 28.21 per day200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
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Letterkenny Car Hire starting at £ 22.46 per day204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
Top 6 Destinations around Galway
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Shannon Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.96 per day65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
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Knock Airport Car Hire starting at £ 10.88 per day71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
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Kerry Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.13 per day127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
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Cork Airport Car Hire starting at £ 7.21 per day164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
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Dublin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 7.12 per day184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
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Donegal Airport Car Hire starting at £ 28.21 per day200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Galway the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Galway 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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Galway
The best month to hire a car in Galway is January (when the average price is £ 31.99 per day). This is 50% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £ 89.44).
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.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Galway?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in July, average hirers keep their car for 8, and in July, for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Galway
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Galway?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Galway is May, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Hire in Galway by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Budget, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 20 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Skoda Citigo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
FE
United Kingdom
Kia Sportage
18 August 2023
Visited several locations arund Galway both North and South. Cliffs of Moyer spectacular as were villages Clifder and Westport.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Keddy
8.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£ 25.61
Lowest daily price
£ 20.22
Total cars available
19
Top 4 Hire Companies in Galway in 2023
Enterprise
1 location
£ 20 - £ 55
Europcar
1 location
£ 32 - £ 53
Budget
1 location
Keddy
1 location
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