Car Hire in Galway (Downtown)

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • Man.
Enterprise
€17.17 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Budget
€73.94 per day
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
€18.53 per day
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or comparable
Citroen Berlingo
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • Man.
Enterprise
€29.48 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
Opel Vivaro Cargo
  • 3
  • 2
  • 4
  • Man.
Enterprise
€35.22 per day
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
Renault Master
  • 3
  • 6
  • 2
  • Man.
Enterprise
€69.30 per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or comparable
BMW 1 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€94.00 per day
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€98.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:13 on 29/06/2025. 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
€55 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%
Score
5.0 / 10
Average petrol price
€1.75 per litre or €6.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.70 per litre or €6.44 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.84 per litre or €6.97 per gallon

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In which month is car hire in Galway (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Galway (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Galway (Downtown)
€32.38
January
€30.02
February
€69.40
March
€41.49
April
€73.92
May
€48.11
June
€80.16
July
€99.60
August
€59.55
September
€41.46
October
€21.38
November
€37.11
December
The best month to hire a car in Galway (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is €21.38 per day. This is 60% less than the yearly average and 79% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is €99.60 per day).

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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Galway (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 11 days, while in January, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Galway (Downtown)
4
January
8
February
11
March
4
April
7
May
5
June
4
July
5
August
5
September
9
October
9
November
5
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Galway (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Galway (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Galway (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
53%
January
46%
February
84%
March
144%
April
137%
May
84%
June
137%
July
84%
August
159%
September
114%
October
76%
November
84%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Enterprise, Budget, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price €17 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 Opel Astra 4 4 Medium cars
Enterprise Seat Arona 5 3 SUVs
Enterprise Opel Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Peugeot 2008 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Kia Sportage 5 3 SUVs
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
Enterprise Citroen Berlingo 4 2 Large cars
Enterprise Ford Fiesta 5 1 Small cars
Budget Volkswagen Polo 3 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€54.57
Lowest daily price
€17.17
Total cars available
75

Top 4 suppliers in Galway (Downtown) in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Exceptional 9.1 / 50 reviews
+353091758468
Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Alloon, Co. Galway, H91 PDR3
€17 - €128
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
11:00 - 14:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.4 / 7 reviews
+35391396555
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
€17 - €128
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
10:00 - 12:30
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+35391396555
MOTOR PARK, 3rd EXIT OFF KIRWAN RB,
€17 - €128
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Sat:
10:00 - 12:30
Budget
Budget
Average 7.8 / 19 reviews
+35391564570
12 Eyre Square, Galway,
€73 - €1,103
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 16:00
Tue:
10:00 - 16:00
Wed:
10:00 - 16:00
Thu:
10:00 - 16:00
Fri:
10:00 - 16:00
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
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