Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from $20
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 Ireland with a pick-up date of 12/11 and drop-off date of 19/11. 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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Ireland car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Most popular company | Budget |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $69 |
Cheapest price per day | $20 |
Popular car types in Ireland
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in 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 October 2026.
There are, in total, 316 car hire locations in Ireland that are operated by 32 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $20/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Ireland hire providers:
Economy
$22+
Compact
$22+
Intermediate
$35+
Standard
$35+
Full-size SUV
$69+
Mini
$20+
Luxury
$108+
Compact SUV
$24+
Best car rental deals found in Ireland
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of $38. Data was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Ford Ka$20/day
Hyundai Accent$22/day
Skoda Scala$22/day
Cheapflights insights for Ireland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Ireland?
Book your rental car in Ireland 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $54/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 37% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?
Looking to hire a car in Ireland? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $11.74/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $12.58/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland?
At Ireland, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $129 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 Ireland, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $129 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$46
February
$45
March
$57
April
$66
May
$80
June
$66
July
$107
August
$129
September
$67
October
$57
November
$46
December
$64
What car do most people hire in Ireland?
Passenger van cars (Dacia Jogger or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ireland. Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Citroen C1 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?
Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 5.
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 89 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Top rental agencies in Ireland
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 13 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
48 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2023We picked up the car on Haddington Rd. in Dublin. David and Irwin are very professional and courteous. We found the cars very satisfactory.
10.0
|Jun 2023Fabulous
4.0
|Apr 2023The hidden fees were a little surprising. Thought I booked a car for the price on Kayak, turns out I’d end up paying almost 3x that much when I went to pick it up
4.0
|Apr 2023Car was good but insurance was outrageous. 30 for car and 48 for insurance! Then they billed my CC in $ instead of euro without asking so I lost another 3% to their bank. SUCKS
4.0
|Apr 2023Insurance is outrageous. $30 per day for the car and $50 for insurance.
10.0
|Mar 2023Customer service was excellent. Pick-up and Drop-off was very easy. Car was clean and good condition. I went to a wrong terminal without reading the instructions. Read instructions carefully and just be mindful which terminal the car is located and go to the right terminal. Then all will be well. Very easy. West wishes
1 out of 16
Hertz Locations in Ireland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
58 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.4
Recent reviews
8.0
|Aug 2023Generally good, friendly staff and efficient. Only real issue was that we couldn't use our CDW waiver with credit card coverage since: a) it required a very large authorization on the card (€5000, I think) which was rejected for security reasons, and b) there's a fee to do this! Never seen this issue before but I think it's avoidable via the aggregators. Car itself was good. Had more nicks and scratches at pickup than average but that's not a problem for us. Overall a good experience, just a bit pricy for a one day rental once all the added fees are taken into account.
2.0
|Mar 2023Car collection not in the airport - long wait to get to a knackered car that’s was not to reserved specification
1 out of 20
Budget Locations in Ireland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
37 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
5.8
Recent reviews
2.0
|Aug 2023They cancelled our booking direct to us with no explanation
10.0
|Jul 2023Excellent customer service
2.0
|Jul 2023This was the most horrible rental experience I have ever had. The service desk was terrible and the manager was terrible at Dublin airport. We paid over $1000 for a weekly rental and then they said we could not take the car unless we paid an extra $500 in insurance . It was total bait and switch job. They also cancelled my brothers reservation without even letting him know. We went to Sixt rentals and they took care of us and couldn’t have been nicer. I will never ever rent from Avis again. Low class and terrible service.
2.0
|Jul 2023When I got there they said the insurance I paid for didn't cover it and I had to pay an additional $1000. Criminals.
4.0
|Apr 2023Was vey disappointed in this entire experience really. Extremely confusing checkin and cad pickup process, car ended up costing about $500 more than originally expected, and they didn’t have the car we booked months in advance. If I would’ve listened to other reviews, I would’ve just paid more upfront (ended up paying it anyway), and went with My Irish Cousin for rental.
2.0
|Mar 2023Despite having insurance they were charging a €5000 euro hold on my credit card
1 out of 13
Avis Locations in Ireland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Europcar
71 reviews•30 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
10.0
|Apr 2026Fantastic experience, Peter at Dublin Airport desk was fantastic- super helpful, friendly and accomdated us to get on our way west as quickly as possible. Highly reccomend
2.0
|Jan 2025The price when booking was inaccurate and I had to pay 3x the amount
10.0
|Sept 2023All employees were friendly and helpful. The car was clean and comfortable… easy to pick up and return. We will rent with Europcar again for sure.
10.0
|Aug 2023Only complaint: maybe tell customer about "smart key" function re automatic unlocking of boot when key is nearby. We initially thought the boot wouldn't lock. :) 100% would recommend
10.0
|Aug 2023The surprise of mandatory 60 euro a day insurance was quite a surprise
6.0
|Aug 2023need better disclosure on required insurance cost. I paid more for insurance than the rental c
1 out of 24
Europcar Locations in Ireland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Easirent
74 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.2
Value
5.2
Recent reviews
4.0
|Aug 2025Showed the car I will get was VW or similar however was given dacia, worst car. Insurance was different as well- have to give 200 plus for five days and there was no option to cover the excess.
10.0
|May 2024Good service good staff
2.0
|May 2023Too few staff, for one. Only 4 cars on the lot for 6 customers. Waited 90 minutes to check in only to find it would be another 3 hours to wait for a car.
10.0
|Oct 2022Fantastic service cannot fault the process at all. Would recommended and would 100% use the service again.
6.0
|Aug 2022Insurance is a bit of a rip off and they don’t recognise our travel insurance covers their car. Car was given to us with a low pressure in a tyre, no water in the window washers and a drivers door handle loose.
1 out of 25
Easirent Locations in Ireland
Overview
Locations
National
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
National Locations in Ireland
Overview
Locations
FLIZZR
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
8.0
FLIZZR Locations in Ireland
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
21 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sept 2023They don't accept revolut or n26 cards. They also are very friendly or helpful. I can definitely recommend going to Europcar instead
10.0
|Aug 2023The insurance experience is confusing but everything else was great
10.0
|Aug 2023The fastest at the counter rental I ever had!! Also, the nicest rental car agent I've ever experienced.
1 out of 7
Thrifty Locations in Ireland
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?
With an average price of $46/day, Thrifty is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 268% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?
At $25/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Cork. On average, Cork has the cheapest daily rental car price ($46/day), which is 40% below average price for cities in Ireland.
What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?
In Ireland, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in Ireland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 13 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($9+).
Electric
$40+
Hybrid
$14+
Petrol/Diesel
$9+
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