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Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from $11

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 23/6 and drop-off date of 13/7. 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 hires 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 April 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$48

Cheapest price per day

$11

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

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 122 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Price

$27 - $109

Out of all the popular cities in Ireland, Dublin is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $27/day. Renting a car in Dublin is 75% cheaper than renting one in Knock where the per day rate is around $109. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Ireland to get a rental car in are: Shannon ($33/day), Cork ($38/day), and Knock ($109/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Dublin should expect to spend around $27/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Ireland is Dublin.

What is the 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 April 2025.

January

$25

February

$24

March

$32

April

$42

May

$54

June

$46

July

$63

August

$71

September

$43

October

$32

November

$27

December

$48

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 April 2025.

There are 33 hire agencies servicing Ireland. These agencies, altogether, have 296 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland with prices from $11 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Ireland:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire 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 April 2025.

Small cars

$35 - $78

All Car Types

$58 - $117

To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $48/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$78/day). In fact, November is about 29% 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 40% 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. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$129/day). In fact, November is about 36% 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 8% 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 $152/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$213/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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 48% 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 $80/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$113/day). In fact, November is about 38% 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 saves you 0% 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 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 $165/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$211/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 52% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of $184/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Ireland (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$264/day). In fact, February is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a luxury car is 57% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi Mirage$11/day
2
5
M
Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Yaris$14/day
2
M
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i30$17/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Top hire 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 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Ireland, including pickup locations serving Dublin, Cork and Milltown (Kerry). Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Sixt

7.1
Good
227 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
40 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Budget

7.1
Good
36 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.5

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
66 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Dollar

6.2
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Easirent

5.3
Fair
70 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Best Ireland car hire deals found

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 $85. Data was last updated on 11 April 2025.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Ireland, including options within the Dublin, Cork and Milltown (Kerry) area. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Mitsubishi Mirage$11/day
2
5
M
Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Yaris$14/day
2
M
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i30$17/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating) and keddy by Europcar (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ireland.

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

    When hiring a car in Ireland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Thrifty, and with prices around $34/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Thrifty is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $10/day.

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

    At $15/day, the cheapest car hire price in Ireland was found in Limerick. On average, Limerick has the cheapest daily rental car price ($30/day), which is 57% below average price for cities in Ireland.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Ireland.

Small car hires in Ireland

Find small car hire deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Ireland cost an average of $21 per day. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.
Mitsubishi Mirage$11/day
2
5
M
Mitsubishi Mirage
Nissan Micra$11/day
2
M
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$21/day
2
M
Nissan Micra

Car hires by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 11 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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