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Cheap Car Hire in Galway, Ireland

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Galway, book about 90 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $67, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Galway?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Galway is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
7.1

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

At Galway, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $168 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Galway, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $168 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$74

February

$72

March

$90

April

$97

May

$111

June

$104

July

$143

August

$168

September

$106

October

$88

November

$74

December

$81

What car do most people hire in Galway?

Economy cars (Peugeot 208, for example) are the most popular in Galway. SUV (Nissan Qashqai) and Mini (Kia Picanto) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Galway.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Galway?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Payless has the second-highest number of locations in Galway at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Galway, Ireland

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.1

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Payless

6.2
Okay
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.2

CARHIRE.ie

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Sunnycars

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Galway for a week from Europcar?

    Hiring a car in Galway for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,503/week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Galway it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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