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Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from R479

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 12/5 and drop-off date of 3/6. 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 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 3 April 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R526

Cheapest price per day

R479

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 3 April 2025.

January

R298

February

R280

March

R392

April

R466

May

R634

June

R541

July

R728

August

R821

September

R504

October

R373

November

R317

December

R560

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 3 April 2025.

There are currently 295 hire locations operating in Ireland spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland is small car at R479 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 034+

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

R1 495+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact 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 3 April 2025.

Small cars

R283 - R893

All Car Types

R425 - R1 362

To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R558/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~R283/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R893/day). In fact, January is about 50% 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, renting a small car saves you 31% 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 R911/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~R396/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 458/day). In fact, February is about 57% 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, renting a medium car is 13% 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 R2 129/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~R744/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R5 501/day). In fact, January is about 66% 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, 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 Ireland, you would pay an average price of R905/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~R431/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 865/day). In fact, November is about 53% 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, renting a SUV is 12% 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 R1 088/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~R790/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R3 130/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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, renting a van is 27% 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.

Suzuki BalenoR479/day
2
M
Suzuki Baleno

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 3 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hiring agencies in Ireland, including pickup locations serving Dublin, Cork and Galway. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

36 locations

keddy by Europcar

36 locations

Sunnycars

33 locations

Europcar

30 locations

Hertz

17 locations

CARHIRE.ie

10 locations

Dollar

10 locations

Thrifty

10 locations

Best Ireland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of R837. Data was last updated on 3 April 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Ireland, including options within a close proximity to Dublin, Cork and Galway. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Suzuki BalenoR479/day
2
M
Suzuki Baleno
Toyota RAV4R622/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Ford EcoSportR626/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 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 Budget, and with prices around R733/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R332/day.

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

    At R503/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Dublin than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for R266/day in Dublin.

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

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

Van hires in Ireland

Find people carrier hire deals in Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Ireland cost an average of R2 267 per day. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2025.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van hires in the Ireland region, including pickup options close to Dublin, Cork and Galway. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Toyota AvanzaR1 253/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 265/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 492/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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 3 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 (R20+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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