Car Hire in Galway
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or comparable
£30.67 per day
City Centre
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
£41.92 per day
City Centre
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
£44.95 per day
City Centre
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
£35.55 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
£38.78 per day
City Centre
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
£46.41 per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or comparable
£64.96 per day
City Centre
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
£68.37 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:34 on 12/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Irish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+353
Average car hire price
£46 per day
Average car hire length
6 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 £5.57 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.43 per litre or £5.41 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.86 per gallon
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 £45.41 per day
Top 10 cities near Galway
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65.4 km / 40.6 miles
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71 km / 44.1 miles
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111.6 km / 69.3 miles
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127.1 km / 79 miles
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136.8 km / 85 miles
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139 km / 86.4 miles
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164.9 km / 102.5 miles
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184.7 km / 114.8 miles
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200.8 km / 124.8 miles
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204.1 km / 126.8 miles
Top 6 locations near Galway
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65.4 km / 40.6 miles
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71 km / 44.1 miles
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127.1 km / 79 miles
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164.9 km / 102.5 miles
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184.7 km / 114.8 miles
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200.8 km / 124.8 miles
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 November (when the average price is £18.25 per day). This is 60% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £83.75).
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.
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's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Galway?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in May, the average hirer keeps their car for 13 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 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 hiring a car in Galway is June, and the least popular is February.
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 | £31 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Astra | 4 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Kia Sportage | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Volkswagen Polo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
FE
United Kingdom
Kia Sportage
18/08/2023
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
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
7.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
12
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£46.45
Lowest daily price
£30.67
Total cars available
58
Top 4 suppliers in Galway in 2025
Enterprise
1 location
£31 - £90
Europcar
1 location
£42 - £54
Budget
1 location
£45 - £263
Keddy
1 location
£45 - £263
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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