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Cheap Car Hire in Cork, Ireland from $25

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 Cork with a pick-up date of 27/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. 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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Popular car types in Cork, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cork, 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 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cork this past week from 33 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Cork small car hire start from $25/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car rental deals in Cork, Ireland by type

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

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

Ford Puma$25/day
2
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Ford Puma
Hyundai Accent$26/day
4
M
Hyundai Accent
Suzuki Swift$32/day
2
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Suzuki Swift

Best car rental deals found in Cork

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cork, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cork, Ireland with an average daily rate of $75. Data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Cork. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Ford Puma$25/day
2
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Ford Puma
Hyundai Accent$26/day
4
M
Hyundai Accent
Suzuki Swift$32/day
2
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Suzuki Swift

Cheapflights insights for Cork car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Cork, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $37, which is about 30% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cork?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cork with deals as low as $42.43/day found in the past two weeks. keddy by Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $50.07/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cork?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cork is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). 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 Cork?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cork is January, when you can expect to pay $25/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cork is August ($81/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

$25

February

$25

March

$35

April

$53

May

$58

June

$50

July

$65

August

$81

September

$45

October

$33

November

$28

December

$53

What car do most people hire in Cork?

Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Cork. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and SUV (Hyundai Tucson) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cork.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cork?

In Cork, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Cork, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cork, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cork, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Cork, including Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

keddy by Europcar

2 locations

FLIZZR

1 location

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.0

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Europcar

6.8
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cork, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cork for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Cork. They can have you in a hire car for about $634 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Cork.

  • How much is a car hire in Cork for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Cork is $0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cork. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cork for as low as $96/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cork, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 14 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cork, Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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