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    Volkswagen Up
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    2
    1
    £10.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
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    Low deposit
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    Opel Astra
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    £12.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
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    Toyota Auris
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    No A/C
    4
    9
    £19.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Seat Arona
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    4
    £13.07
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
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    Low deposit
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    Ford Fiesta
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    3
    No A/C
    4
    2
    £10.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Ford Ka
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    No A/C
    2
    5
    £17.86
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Volkswagen Up
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    No A/C
    5
    6
    £17.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Ford Fiesta
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    3
    7
    £18.69
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Renault Clio
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    No A/C
    4
    8
    £19.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Opel Insignia
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    10
    £20.54
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    11
    £20.74
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Opel Insignia
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    2
    No A/C
    4
    12
    £21.07
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    High deposit
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    Peugeot 2008
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    13
    £23.99
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Citroen Berlingo
    or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
    Manual
    2
    2
    No A/C
    4
    14
    £24.16
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Volkswagen Golf STW
    or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    3
    No A/C
    5
    15
    £26.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Seat Tarraco
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    16
    £30.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    17
    £30.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Volvo XC60
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    18
    £32.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Skoda Kodiaq
    or similar Standard Van
    Manual
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    19
    £32.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Toyota Aygo
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    2
    No A/C
    3
    20
    £33.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    High deposit
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    Kia Picanto
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    No A/C
    4
    21
    £33.51
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Volkswagen Polo
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    No A/C
    3
    22
    £33.72
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    High deposit
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    Opel Vivaro Cargo
    or similar Standard Commercial Van/Truck
    Manual
    3
    2
    No A/C
    4
    23
    £34.12
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Renault Master
    or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
    Manual
    3
    6
    No A/C
    2
    24
    £36.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Ford Tourneo
    or similar Luxury Van
    Automatic
    9
    2
    A/C
    4
    25
    £37.80
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Nissan Micra
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    No A/C
    3
    26
    £41.08
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    No A/C
    5
    27
    £44.80
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    High deposit
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    Nissan Juke
    or similar Intermediate Monospace
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    28
    £50.14
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Nissan Qashqai
    or similar Intermediate Crossover
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    29
    £51.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Toyota Avensis
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    1
    No A/C
    4
    30
    £55.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Dacia Jogger
    or similar Standard Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    31
    £58.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    BMW 1 Series
    or similar Compact Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    32
    £59.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Audi A4
    or similar Premium
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    33
    £62.59
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Skoda Citigo
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    1
    No A/C
    3
    34
    £65.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    BMW 5 Series
    or similar Luxury
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    35
    £75.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
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    Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
    or similar Standard Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    36
    £79.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    BMW 5 series
    or similar Luxury
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    37
    £79.90
    per day
    Free cancellation
    9.2
    Outstanding
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road
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    BMW 5 Series
    or similar Premium
    Automatic
    5
    2
    No A/C
    4
    38
    £81.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    Toyota Auris STW
    or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    3
    No A/C
    5
    39
    £96.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Volkswagen Caddy
    or similar Premium Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    4
    40
    £117.64
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
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    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    No A/C
    5
    41
    £154.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Skoda Kodiaq
    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    42
    £174.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Mercedes Benz E class
    or similar Premium
    Automatic
    5
    2
    No A/C
    4
    43
    £194.43
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    Ford Tourneo
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    9
    2
    A/C
    5
    44
    £376.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway
    Drop-off information
    City Centre
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:00 on 10/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Languages
    English, Irish
    Currency
    EUR
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Dialing code
    +353
    Average car hire price
    £34 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%
    Average petrol price
    £1.54 per litre or £5.83 per gallon
    Lowest petrol price
    £1.48 per litre or £5.60 per gallon
    Highest petrol price
    £1.61 per litre or £6.09 per gallon
    Score
    9.6 / 10

    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 £47.30 per day

    Top 10 cities near Galway

    1. Shannonstarting at £8.46 per day
      65.4 km / 40.64 miles
    2. Knockstarting at £15.79 per day
      71 km / 44.12 miles
    3. Sligostarting at £20.92 per day
      111.6 km / 69.35 miles
    4. Kerrystarting at £8.63 per day
      127.1 km / 78.98 miles
    5. Clonmelstarting at £20.92 per day
      136.8 km / 85 miles
    6. Kilkennystarting at £20.92 per day
      139 km / 86.37 miles
    7. Corkstarting at £8.75 per day
      164.9 km / 102.46 miles
    8. Dublinstarting at £8.70 per day
      184.7 km / 114.77 miles
    9. Donegalstarting at £31.74 per day
      200.8 km / 124.77 miles
    10. Letterkennystarting at £20.92 per day
      204.1 km / 126.82 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Galway (Downtown)
    4 rental locations

    When to book in Galway and for how long?

    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.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthNovember Most expensive month August
    Average price £36 A good deal £22 Cheapest supplier Enterprise Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Galway
    £87
    £44
    £0

    £28

    in January

    Jan

    £26

    in February

    Feb

    £60

    in March

    Mar

    £36

    in April

    Apr

    £64

    in May

    May

    £42

    in June

    Jun

    £52

    in July

    Jul

    £79

    in August

    Aug

    £70

    in September

    Sep

    £40

    in October

    Oct

    £23

    in November

    Nov

    £32

    in December

    Dec

    The best month to hire a car in Galway is November (when the average price is £23.01 per day). This is 36% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £79.11).

    This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

    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 hiring a car in Galway is October, and the least popular is January.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Galway by Monthly Searches
    2.6
    1.3
    0

    0.3 times in January

    Jan

    0.3 times in February

    Feb

    0.5 times in March

    Mar

    0.9 times in April

    Apr

    0.9 times in May

    May

    0.5 times in June

    Jun

    1.3 times in July

    Jul

    1.8 times in August

    Aug

    1.7 times in September

    Sep

    2.4 times in October

    Oct

    0.6 times in November

    Nov

    0.5 times in December

    Dec

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

    Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 days.

    Average number of hire days in Galway
    12
    6
    0

    4 days in January

    Jan

    8 days in February

    Feb

    11 days in March

    Mar

    4 days in April

    Apr

    7 days in May

    May

    5 days in June

    Jun

    6 days in July

    Jul

    5 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    5 days in October

    Oct

    10 days in November

    Nov

    5 days in December

    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Budget, Europcar
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price£15 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierEnterprise

    Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Galway

    9.0
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 1 review
    Best month to visit
    June
    Happiest customers drive
    Ford Mondeo
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    18 Aug 2023
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    Kia Sportage
    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 (rated 9.2 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Keddy (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    12
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    £34
    Lowest daily price
    £15
    Total cars available
    116

    Top 4 suppliers in Galway in 2025

    Enterprise
    1 location
    Enterprise
    9.2
    Outstanding
    56 reviews
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    8.9
    Agent helpfulness
    9.3
    Pick-up speed
    9.2
    Drop-off speed
    9.1
    Car cleanliness
    9.6
    Car condition
    9.4
    £15 - £111
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.5
    Excellent
    8 reviews
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.4
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.6
    Drop-off speed
    8.8
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    8.6
    £21 - £68
    per day
    Most popular location
    MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.1
    Very Good
    22 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    7.8
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    7.0
    Drop-off speed
    7.9
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.2
    £25 - £522
    per day
    Most popular location
    12 Eyre Square, Galway,
    Keddy
    1 location
    Keddy
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    6.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.5
    £25 - £522
    per day
    Most popular location
    MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,

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    Very good service from top rent a car at Otopeni airport
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    11 Nov 2025
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    ann reich,
    11 Nov 2025
    Convenient options
    smooth process. This is my second time booking with them.
    Omair,
    11 Nov 2025
    Easy to use in locating and comparing…
    Easy to use in locating and comparing various rental car options.
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    11 Nov 2025
    Easy to book and straighforward
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    11 Nov 2025
    Easy selection
    Easy selection, easy payment
    Mrs Lingfield,
    11 Nov 2025
    So far so good!
    So far so good! Let's see how it goes with the car.
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    11 Nov 2025
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    10 Nov 2025
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    Very good very nice
    Mishael Okasher,
    10 Nov 2025
    Easy to understand prices and coverage and good deals
    Best prices for car and coverage
    DARIO BANALOTTI,
    10 Nov 2025
    Smooth
    Booking was as smooth as possible. Let's see how it goes at pick-up!
    Juan Sebastian PINZON,
    10 Nov 2025
    Easy
    Easy, clear, fast information. lots of choice.
    Ignacio,
    10 Nov 2025
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