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Cheap Car Hire in Belfast from R353

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 Belfast with a pick-up date of 6/3 and drop-off date of 8/3. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Belfast?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Belfast 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 4 February 2025.

January

R471

February

R490

March

R622

April

R622

May

R660

June

R660

July

R773

August

R830

September

R603

October

R603

November

R528

December

R717

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Belfast is January. 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 Belfast

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Belfast and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 February 2025.

At R353/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Belfast in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in Belfast, there are, in total, 76 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R1 175+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Belfast

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Belfast to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 February 2025.

Small cars

R264 - R1 038

All Car Types

R264 - R1 250

To hire a small car in Belfast, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R517/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Belfast, the United Kingdom (~R264/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 038/day). In fact, February is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Belfast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Belfast, renting a small car saves you 18% 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 Belfast small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR353/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR411/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in Belfast

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Belfast known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Belfast. Reviews were last updated on 4 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Belfast, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and DRIVALIA . Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Dollar

4 locations

DRIVALIA

3 locations

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

National

2 locations

Sixt

7,4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,0

Budget

7,2
Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,5

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

8,0

Best Belfast car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Belfast. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Belfast with an average daily rate of R660. Data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
Peruse the best Belfast car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Volkswagen PoloR353/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR411/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota RAV4R582/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Belfast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Belfast?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Belfast from the following companies over the past two weeks: DRIVALIA (R353/day), Budget (R585/day), and Alamo (R613/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Belfast?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10,0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0 rating) and Sixt (7,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Belfast.

  • What are petrol prices like in Belfast?

    The average price of petrol in Belfast is R32,84/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 478 and R2 135 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Belfast for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    DRIVALIA offers hire cars in Belfast for about R2 424 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Belfast for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 38% in Belfast - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Belfast?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Belfast for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Belfast for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Belfast is R0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Belfast. For the month of March, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Belfast for as low as R0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Belfast?

    Opel Corsa, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Belfast according to Cheapflights users.

Small car hires in Belfast

Find small car hire deals in Belfast from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Belfast cost an average of R785 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
Kia PicantoR785/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Van hires in Belfast

Find people carrier hire deals in Belfast from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Belfast cost an average of R1 416 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van rentals in Belfast. If you're not finding the van hire that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Suzuki ErtigaR1 175/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 196/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 221/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Belfast

Browse car hires by fuel type in Belfast. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Belfast. Deals were last updated on 4 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Belfast. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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