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Cheap Car Hire in Waterford, Ireland from $177

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 Waterford with a pick-up date of 31/7 and drop-off date of 3/8. 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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Waterford, Ireland car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Waterford, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

$2.85

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$177
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Popular car types in Waterford, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Waterford, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Waterford this past week from 8 hire locations out of 6 hire agencies. Prices for a Waterford small car hire start from $177/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$177+

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Compact

Compact

$199+

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Standard

Standard

$180+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$214+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$372+

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Best car hire deals found in Waterford

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Waterford, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 6 hire car agencies in Waterford, Ireland with an average daily rate of $232. Data was last updated on 24 July 2026.
Skoda Fabia$177/day
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Skoda Fabia
Found 07/24/26
Nissan X-Trail$180/day
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Nissan X-Trail
Found 07/23/26
Hyundai Venue$199/day
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Hyundai Venue
Found 07/24/26

Cheapflights insights for Waterford car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Waterford 74 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $14/day on average when booked 74 days ahead, which saves you 62% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Waterford?

Looking to hire a car in Waterford? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $14.10/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $22.14/day.

What is the best car rental company in Waterford?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Waterford is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
7.1
Europcar
Europcar
5.9

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

Planning to hire a car in Waterford? February is the cheapest month, costing about $29 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $92. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$34

February

$29

March

$43

April

$50

May

$52

June

$49

July

$82

August

$92

September

$60

October

$46

November

$37

December

$59

Which car hire company has the most locations in Waterford?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Easirent have 2 locations in Waterford, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Waterford, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Waterford, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Waterford, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 24 July 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

Sunnycars

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Waterford, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Waterford?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire in Waterford. The absolute best deal a user found was for $39/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Jul. 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Waterford for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Waterford, offering car hire for around $437 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Waterford?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Waterford check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Waterford can be found for $1,874. You can find car hire deals to be on average $62 a day.

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