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Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from $20
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ireland with a pick-up date of 7/11 and drop-off date of 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Ireland car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $60 |
Cheapest price per day | $20 |
Popular car types in Ireland
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
There are 33 hire agencies servicing Ireland. These agencies, altogether, have 296 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland with prices from $20 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Ireland:
Economy
$22+
Compact
$24+
Intermediate
$33+
Standard
$36+
Mini
$20+
Premium
$89+
Passenger van
$113+
Luxury
$81+
Compare car hire deals in Ireland by type
Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Ireland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Ireland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
MG 3$20/day
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Suzuki Swift$22/day
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Nissan Micra$23/day
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Best car hire deals found in Ireland
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of $74. Data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
MG 3$20/day
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Suzuki Swift$22/day
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Nissan Micra$23/day
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Cheapflights insights for Ireland car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Ireland?
For the best savings on car hire in Ireland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $42/day – about 23% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ireland with deals as low as $10.72/day found in the past two weeks. Easirent is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $15.07/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland is January, when you can expect to pay $28/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August ($92/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$28
February
$30
March
$39
April
$55
May
$61
June
$54
July
$82
August
$92
September
$49
October
$38
November
$33
December
$50
What car do most people hire in Ireland?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Ireland are the following: Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Ireland?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 122 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Ireland, start with Dublin, where rates average $34/day. You can also find good prices in Cork ($41/day), Galway ($45/day), and Shannon ($53/day).
Top hire agencies in Ireland
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Sixt
229 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
6.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
40 reviews•37 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.3
Hertz
51 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.1
Avis
37 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.8
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.5
Budget
38 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.2
Europcar
68 reviews•29 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.4
Dollar
41 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.2
Easirent
72 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
5.3
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?
When hiring a car in Ireland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around $103/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $21/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?
At $30/day, the cheapest car hire price in Ireland was found in Cork. On average, Galway has the cheapest daily rental car price ($65/day), which is 22% below average price for cities in Ireland.
What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Ireland.
Car hires by fuel type in Ireland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($13+).
Electric
$20+
Hybrid
$19+
Petrol/Diesel
$13+