Galway

Cheap Car Hire in Galway, Ireland

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Galway, Ireland car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

$3.98

Average price per day

$121

Cheapest price per day

$53

Cheapflights insights for Galway car rentals

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

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 $68, which is about 20% cheaper than the typical rate.

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.

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

At Galway, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $171 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 November, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $171 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$76

February

$74

March

$90

April

$99

May

$112

June

$106

July

$146

August

$171

September

$101

October

$92

November

$72

December

$83

What car do most people hire in Galway?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta, for example) are the most popular in Galway. SUV (Nissan Qashqai) and Compact (Kia K4) 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.

Top rental agencies in Galway, Ireland

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
Overview

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
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

keddy by Europcar

1 location
Overview

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
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.2

CARHIRE.ie

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Sunnycars

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Galway?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $121/day when booking a car hire in Galway. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Nov. 7.

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

    Hiring a car in Galway for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $847/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.

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

    Our recent data shows that Enterprise Rent-A-Car can potentially be 57% below the average car hire price in Galway. Check prices and availability for Enterprise Rent-A-Car and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Galway is on average $3,629 a month or $121 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Galway car hire.

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