Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from R259
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 20/3 and drop-off date of 21/3. 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.
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 6 March 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
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Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R473 |
Cheapest price per day | R259 |
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 6 March 2025.
January
R294
February
R257
March
R441
April
R404
May
R607
June
R515
July
R699
August
R809
September
R496
October
R386
November
R312
December
R570
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 6 March 2025.
There are currently 291 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 R259 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R259+
Intermediate
R519+
Standard
R365+
Full-size SUV
R1 291+
Mini
R304+
Premium
R1 145+
Luxury
R1 089+
Compact SUV
R393+
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 6 March 2025.
Small cars | R271 - R918 | |
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All Car Types | R404 - R1 464 |
To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of R556/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~R271/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R918/day). In fact, January is about 52% 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 R868/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~R419/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 368/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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 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 R2 281/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~R734/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R7 042/day). In fact, January is about 68% 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 65% 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 R763/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~R424/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 575/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 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 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 773/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~R778/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R6 139/day). In fact, January is about 57% 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 55% 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.
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 6 March 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.
keddy by Europcar
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Sunnycars
Europcar
Hertz
CARHIRE.ie
Dollar
Thrifty
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 R525. Data was last updated on 6 March 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.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 March 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 Europcar, and with prices around R327/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is MINI, which starts as low as R207/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?
At R488/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 R279/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 R1 336 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 March 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.
Car hires by fuel type in Ireland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 6 March 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R21+).
Electric
R78+
Hybrid
R21+
Petrol/Diesel
R22+