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Derry Airport (LDY), Derry, United Kingdom
Mon 09 Nov
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Kia Picanto

or similar Mini
Manual
4
No A/C
2
1
£49.83
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
£59.82
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Toyota C-HR

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
3
£66.31
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
£74.80
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
5
£56.53
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Hyundai i10

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
6
£58.09
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Kia Picanto

or similar Mini
Manual
4
No A/C
3
7
£58.10
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
3
8
£62.10
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
9
£62.28
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Arrivals Hall
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Kia Ceed

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
10
£66.10
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Kia Ceed

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
11
£66.31
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
12
£70.01
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
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Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
13
£73.71
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
The rental desk is located in the Terminal.
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Arrivals Hall
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Kia Ceed

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
£73.90
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
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Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Skoda Scala

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
£74.11
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Arrivals Hall
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Toyota C-HR

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
£76.90
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
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Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Volkswagen T-Roc

or similar Intermediate Elite Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
17
£78.70
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
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Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
£79.90
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Kia Sportage

or similar Standard Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
19
£80.12
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
The rental desk is located in the Terminal.
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Arrivals Hall
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MG ZS

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
20
£80.13
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Arrivals Hall
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
21
£81.69
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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Skoda Octavia

or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
22
£81.93
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Arrivals Hall
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Arrivals Hall
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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
4
23
£86.49
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
In terminal
Pick-up information
Derry Airport (LDY)
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
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Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:42 on 06/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£65 per day
Average car hire length
3 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96–112 km/h or 60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%

Airport information

Name
Derry Airport (LDY)
IATA
LDY
ICAO
EGAE
Distance from the city centre
8.1 miles / 13 km
Overall rating
7.1 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.1
Check-in and departures
8.8
Facilities and services
6.8
Wi-Fi
5.7
Dining and car hire services
6.7
Lounge
6.7

Map of top car rental locations

A
Hertz
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
B
Avis
City Of Derry Airport, Londonderry, BT47 3P
C
Dollar
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY

When to book at Derry Airport and for how long?

In which month is car hire at Derry Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Derry Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJune Most expensive month September
A good deal £61 Cheapest supplier Dollar Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day at Derry Airport
£45
£23
£0
Jan

£16

in February

Feb

£20

in March

Mar

£21

in April

Apr
May

£16

in June

Jun

£21

in July

Jul
Aug

£41

in September

Sep

£40

in October

Oct

£22

in November

Nov

£20

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car at Derry Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is £15.84 per day. This is 45% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £41.29 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.

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Derry Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Derry Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in June.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Derry Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1.8
0.9
0
Jan

1.2 times in February

Feb

1.2 times in March

Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr
May

0.4 times in June

Jun

0.4 times in July

Jul
Aug

1.6 times in September

Sep

0.4 times in October

Oct

1.6 times in November

Nov

0.8 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Derry Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in February the average hire period is 5 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 3 days.

Average number of hire days at Derry Airport
6
3
0
Jan

5 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr
May

4 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul
Aug

5 days in September

Sep

3 days in October

Oct

3 days in November

Nov

4 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersAvis, Dollar, Hertz
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price£50 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierDollar

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during June, starting at £16 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at £41. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Derry Airport is September, while the least popular month is June.
Derry Airport hosts: Hertz, Avis, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Derry Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Derry Airport typically operate from 10:00-18:00.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£65
Lowest daily price
£50
Total cars available
33

Top 3 suppliers at Derry Airport in 2026

Hertz
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
£58–£112
per day
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
+442871811994
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-18:00
Tue
10:00-18:00
Wed
10:00-18:00
Thu
10:00-18:00
Fri
10:00-22:00
Sat
10:00-18:00
Sun
12:30-22:00
Avis
Avis
8.6
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
£58–£82
per day
City Of Derry Airport, Londonderry, BT47 3P
+4407816213522
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00; 21:30-22:30
Tue
09:00-18:00; 21:30-22:30
Wed
09:00-18:00; 21:30-22:30
Thu
09:00-18:30; 21:00-22:00
Fri
09:00-18:30; 20:30-22:30
Sat
09:00-14:30; 17:00-18:00
Sun
10:00-18:00; 20:00-22:00
Dollar
Dollar
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
£50–£87
per day
Airport Roundabout, Londonderry BT47 3GY
+442871811994
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-18:00
Tue
10:00-18:00
Wed
10:00-18:00
Thu
10:00-18:00
Fri
10:00-22:00
Sat
10:00-18:00
Sun
12:30-22:00

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