Northern Ireland car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 July 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | $44 |
Cheapest price per day | $41 |
Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Northern Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?
Book your rental car in Northern Ireland 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $49/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?
In Northern Ireland, the most affordable car hire company right now is DRIVALIA , offering prices from just $23.96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $43.08/day.
What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Northern Ireland is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Northern Ireland?
At Northern Ireland, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $42. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $77 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 Northern Ireland, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $42. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$42
February
$45
March
$45
April
$59
May
$62
June
$62
July
$77
August
$76
September
$54
October
$54
November
$47
December
$64
What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?
Mini cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Northern Ireland. Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?
Free2Move has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Northern Ireland at 12.
Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 17 July 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $44/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $24/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Jul. 13.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from DRIVALIA ?
DRIVALIA offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about $305 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Northern Ireland for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Ireland for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in Northern Ireland can be found for $1,306. You can find car rental deals for $44 a day on average.
Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 17 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($34+).