Car Hire in Galway (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
€17.17 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
€73.94 per day
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
€18.53 per day
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Citroen Berlingo or comparable
€29.48 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
€35.22 per day
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
€69.30 per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or comparable
€94.00 per day
Premium
Audi A4 or comparable
€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%
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
Top 6 locations near City Centre
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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 (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)
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.
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)
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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