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Cheap Car Hire in Dublin, Ireland from R203

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 Dublin with a pick-up date of 14/2 and drop-off date of 16/2. 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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Dublin, Ireland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Dublin, Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

EASIRENT

Price of petrol per litre

R35,55

Average price per day

R601

Cheapest price per day

R203

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Dublin?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Dublin, 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 17 January 2025.

January

R300

February

R263

March

R526

April

R413

May

R639

June

R564

July

R733

August

R846

September

R507

October

R394

November

R319

December

R583

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dublin 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 Dublin, Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Dublin, Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

There are currently 93 hire locations operating in Dublin spread across 29 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Dublin is small car at R208 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 057+

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Dublin, Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Dublin, 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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

R265 - R933

All Car Types

R395 - R1 433

To hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R575/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland (~R265/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R933/day). In fact, January is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, renting 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 Dublin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R984/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dublin, Ireland (~R428/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 883/day). In fact, February is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, renting 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 Dublin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R2 215/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dublin, Ireland (~R750/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R7 198/day). In fact, January is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, renting a large car is 63% 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.

To hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R800/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland (~R494/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 426/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 Dublin SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of R2 037/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Dublin, Ireland (~R1 028/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R6 276/day). In fact, April is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, renting a van is 59% 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.

Volkswagen PoloR203/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR230/day
4
M
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Dublin, Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Dublin, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Dublin, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Dublin, including Sixt, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Sixt

6,9
Okay
102 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

6,6
Okay
32 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

5,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,1
Wonderful
27 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,2

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,5

FLIZZR

8,0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,0

Dollar

6,7
Okay
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,4

Budget

6,5
Okay
22 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,0

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
15 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,0

Best Dublin, Ireland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Dublin, Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Dublin, Ireland with an average daily rate of R356. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Dublin. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Volkswagen PoloR203/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR230/day
4
M
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R257/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Dublin, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dublin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R601/day when booking a car hire in Dublin. The absolute best deal a user found was for R311/day from Easirent, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Dublin?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Dublin from the following companies over the past two weeks: keddy by Europcar (R203/day), Budget (R215/day), and FLIZZR (R257/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9,2 rating), keddy by Europcar (8,6 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Dublin.

  • What are petrol prices like in Dublin?

    The average price of petrol in Dublin is R35,55/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 600 and R2 311 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dublin for a week from Easirent?

    Easirent offers hire cars in Dublin for about R2 749 per week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Dublin it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 36%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Dublin for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Easirent can potentially be 62% below the average car hire price in Dublin. Check prices and availability for Easirent and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Dublin is on average R11 781 a month or R393 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Dublin car hire.

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

    Car hire prices in Dublin are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in February to be on average R697 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Dublin?

    Ford Fiesta, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Dublin according to Cheapflights users.

Van hires in Dublin, Ireland

Find people carrier hire deals in Dublin, Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Dublin, Ireland cost an average of R1 305 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
In terms of van hires in Dublin, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Toyota AvanzaR913/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR953/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR955/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Dublin, Ireland. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Dublin, Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R13+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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