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Ireland car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$66

Cheapest price per day

$22
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Popular car types in Ireland

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There are, in total, 317 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: $22/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Ireland hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$25+

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Compact

Compact

$26+

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Standard

Standard

$38+

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Mini

Mini

$22+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$183+

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Luxury

Luxury

$113+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$33+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$44+

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Best car rental deals found in Ireland

Toyota Yaris$22/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/20/26
Ford Ka$24/day
Ford Ka
Found 08/20/26
Toyota Yaris$25/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/21/26

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 51 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $51/day on average when booked 51 days ahead, which saves you 32% off the average price.

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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 $14.03/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $19.59/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 $42. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $120 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 $42. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $120 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$43

February

$42

March

$53

April

$61

May

$75

June

$62

July

$99

August

$120

September

$66

October

$50

November

$44

December

$61

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ireland. Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo 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.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Ireland?

Among the most popular cities in Ireland, Dublin offers the lowest average rental price at just $36/day. Other affordable options include Shannon ($37/day), Cork ($43/day), and Galway ($72/day).

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Top rental agencies in Ireland

Budget

6.7
Okay
57 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.7
Okay
51 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
38 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.6

Europcar

5.9
Fair
72 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Easirent

5.1
Fair
73 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

National

8.0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

FLIZZR

8.0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
22 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    With an average price of $64/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 110% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

    At $26/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Cork. On average, Shannon has the cheapest daily rental car price ($37/day), which is 47% 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

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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 ($14+).

Electric

Electric

$24+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$17+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$14+

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