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Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from $32

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 Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 10/9 and drop-off date of 21/9. 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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Northern Ireland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$89

Cheapest price per day

$32

Popular car types in Northern Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

At $32/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Northern Ireland in the past week. Out of 81 car hire agencies operating in Northern Ireland, there are, in total, 3,917 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Northern Ireland by type

Here are the best Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Northern Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Northern Ireland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Northern Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Northern Ireland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Northern Ireland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500$32/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Holden Barina$35/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Seat Cupra Born$38/day
4
M
A/C
Seat Cupra Born

Best car hire deals found in Northern Ireland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of $55. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Fiat 500$32/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Holden Barina$35/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Seat Cupra Born$38/day
4
M
A/C
Seat Cupra Born

Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Northern Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Northern Ireland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $47/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?

Looking to hire a car in Northern Ireland? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $28.11/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $33.81/day.

What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Northern Ireland is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Northern Ireland? January is the cheapest month, costing about $38 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $71. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$38

February

$41

March

$40

April

$58

May

$58

June

$54

July

$65

August

$71

September

$50

October

$50

November

$44

December

$57

What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Northern Ireland are the following: Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar), Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), and SUV cars (Nissan Juke or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?

Both Free2Move and keddy by Europcar have 12 locations in Northern Ireland, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Northern Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 45 pickup locations in Northern Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Top hire agencies in Northern Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
4 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.0

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Budget

7.2
Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.5

Firefly

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.0
Okay
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $90/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $54/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Northern Ireland for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $728/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Northern Ireland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Ireland for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 68% below the average car hire price in Northern Ireland. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland is on average $3,120 a month or $104 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Northern Ireland car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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