Car Hire in Galway
✓ No Hidden Costs ✓ 24/7 Support ✓ Free Cancellation
500+ Trusted Suppliers:
Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master
or comparable

£ 33.45
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable

£ 57.53
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo
or comparable

£ 36.24
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo
or comparable

£ 40.42
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
VW Crafter
or comparable

£ 43.48
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
Opel Astra
or comparable

£ 46.56
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium
BMW 5 Series
or comparable

£ 192.23
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact SUV
Seat Arona
or comparable

£ 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.
Why book with us?
Special offers
As a market leader (see SimilarWeb), we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (3 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 90k total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Awards
Travel Information
Language
English,
Irish
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
-
Shannon Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
-
Knock Car Hire starting at £ 29.02 per day71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
-
Sligo Car Hire starting at £ 33.45 per day111.6 km / 69.3 miles away
-
Kerry Car Hire starting at £ 36.45 per day127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
-
Kilkenny Car Hire starting at £ 33.45 per day139.0 km / 86.4 miles away
-
Cork Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
-
Dublin Car Hire starting at £ 23.86 per day184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
-
Donegal Car Hire starting at £ 49.91 per day200.8 km / 124.8 miles away
-
Letterkenny Car Hire starting at £ 33.45 per day204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
Top 6 Destinations around Galway
-
Shannon Airport Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day65.4 km / 40.6 miles away
-
Knock Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.02 per day71.0 km / 44.1 miles away
-
Kerry Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.45 per day127.1 km / 79.0 miles away
-
Cork Airport Car Hire starting at £ 25.27 per day164.9 km / 102.5 miles away
-
Dublin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 23.86 per day184.7 km / 114.8 miles away
-
Donegal Airport Car Hire starting at £ 49.91 per day200.8 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
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
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
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
1 location
£ 33 - £ 96

Europcar
1 location
£ 58 - £ 192

Keddy
1 location

Budget
1 location
Our clients highly recommend us
Download App
Book and manage your booking on the go