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Cheap Car Rentals in 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 Ireland with a pick-up date of 17/6 and drop-off date of 24/6. 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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Ireland car rentals in 2025

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 11 June 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$72

Cheapest price per day

$25

Cheapest time to rent a car in Ireland

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

January

$26

February

$24

March

$33

April

$52

May

$56

June

$51

July

$66

August

$77

September

$46

October

$33

November

$28

December

$49

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 11 June 2025.

There are, in total, 297 car hire locations in Ireland that are operated by 33 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $25/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Ireland hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2025.

Small cars

$28 - $72

All Car Types

$43 - $110

To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $51/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~$28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$72/day). In fact, February is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a small car saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $88/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$144/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a medium car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $145/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$307/day). In fact, December is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a large car is 49% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $77/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$158/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $115/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$217/day). In fact, August is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Holden Spark$25/day
2
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Holden Spark
Mitsubishi Mirage$25/day
2
5
M
Mitsubishi Mirage
Hyundai i30$28/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i30

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 11 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Ireland, including those serving the greater Dublin, Cork and Galway area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Sixt

7.1
Good
228 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
40 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
50 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
35 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

6.8
Okay
68 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Budget

6.8
Okay
38 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.3
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

Easirent

5.3
Fair
70 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

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 $72. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Ireland, including options within the Dublin, Cork and Galway area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Holden Spark$25/day
2
M
Holden Spark
Mitsubishi Mirage$25/day
2
5
M
Mitsubishi Mirage
Hyundai i30$28/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    With an average price of $49/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 238% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $38/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Dublin. On average, Dublin has the cheapest daily rental car price ($86/day), which is 0% 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 11 June 2025.

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 ($19+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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