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 Sixt, and with prices around $48/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is SUV, which starts as low as $24/day.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

At $14/day, the cheapest car hire price in Ireland was found in Milltown (Kerry). On average, Castlebar has the cheapest daily rental car price ($37/day), which is 57% 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.

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Q: What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Ireland?

Out of all the popular cities in Ireland, Cork is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $25/day. Renting a car in Cork is 79% cheaper than renting one in Donegal where the per day rate is around $117. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Ireland to get a rental car in are: Knock ($34/day), Shannon ($35/day), and Dublin ($52/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Dublin should expect to spend around $52/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Ireland is Dublin.

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Ireland car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Sixt
Most common car type	Intermediate
Average price per day	$78
Cheapest price per day	$20

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There are 32 hire agencies servicing Ireland. These agencies, altogether, have 317 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 6 car types you can hire in Ireland:

Economy

$21+

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Compact

$20+

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Intermediate

$25+

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Standard

$33+

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Mini

$19+

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Premium

$116+

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Passenger van

$108+

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Luxury

$90+

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Nissan Micra$20/day

Mazda Mazda3$20/day

Hyundai i30$20/day

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 76 days before pickup. The average price then is just $36/day – about 3% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ireland with deals as low as $7.39/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $14.63/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland is November, when you can expect to pay $29/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August ($93/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

$31

February

$31

March

$43

April

$47

May

$55

June

$47

July

$75

August

$93

September

$49

October

$40

November

$29

December

$47

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ireland are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), and Mini cars (Ford Ka or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 5.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Ireland?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Ireland, start with Cork, where rates average $25/day. You can also find good prices in Knock ($34/day), Shannon ($35/day), and Dublin ($52/day).

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Budget

6.7

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Hertz

6.7

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51 reviews•17 locations

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6.0

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38 reviews•7 locations

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Europcar

5.9

Fair

73 reviews•30 locations

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Easirent

5.1

Fair

73 reviews•9 locations

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National

8.0

Very Good

1 review•5 locations

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FLIZZR

8.0

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1 review•5 locations

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Thrifty

6.4

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22 reviews•10 locations

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Car hire FAQs

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 Sixt, and with prices around $48/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is SUV, which starts as low as $24/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?
At $14/day, the cheapest car hire price in Ireland was found in Milltown (Kerry). On average, Castlebar has the cheapest daily rental car price ($37/day), which is 57% 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

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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 ($12+).

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Petrol/Diesel

$12+

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Popular car types in Ireland

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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 $45. Data was last updated on 25 August 2026.

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Ireland?

For the best savings on car hire in Ireland, make your reservation 76 days before pickup. The average price then is just $36/day – about 3% 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 $7.39/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $14.63/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland?

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ireland are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), and Mini cars (Ford Ka or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 5.

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 89 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 August 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Ireland, start with Cork, where rates average $25/day. You can also find good prices in Knock ($34/day), Shannon ($35/day), and Dublin ($52/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 25 August 2026.

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What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

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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 25 August 2026.

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