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Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from R549

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 Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 23/4 and drop-off date of 25/4. 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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Northern Ireland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R520

Cheapest price per day

R549

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Northern Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Northern 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 25 March 2025.

January

R454

February

R491

March

R545

April

R563

May

R636

June

R618

July

R745

August

R800

September

R582

October

R582

November

R509

December

R691

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

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

There are currently 3 869 hire locations operating in Northern Ireland spread across 80 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Northern Ireland is small car at R549 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R2 104+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 669+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 435+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 474+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Northern Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Northern 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 25 March 2025.

Small cars

R261 - R839

All Car Types

R261 - R1 116

To hire a small car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of R521/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Northern Ireland (~R261/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R839/day). In fact, December is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, renting a small car saves you 15% 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 Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR549/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR645/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR754/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

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

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

8,0

Europcar

6,0
Okay
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,0

Avis

6,0
Okay
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

6,0

Best Northern Ireland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of R1 319. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR549/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR645/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR754/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R520/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R489/day from Budget, booked on Mar. 23.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Northern Ireland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R549/day), Alamo (R754/day), and Budget (R766/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10,0 rating), Arnold Clark (9,6 rating) and Alamo (8,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Northern Ireland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Northern Ireland?

    The average price of petrol in Northern Ireland is R31,66/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 424 and R2 057 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about R3 639 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 38% on your car hire. For a below average price in Northern Ireland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

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

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

    Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 7% below the average car hire price in Northern Ireland. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland is on average R15 597 a month or R520 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Northern Ireland car hire.

Small car hires in Northern Ireland

Find small car hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of R1 695 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Renault KwidR1 695/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Van hires in Northern Ireland

Find people carrier hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of R2 184 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Suzuki ErtigaR1 460/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR2 104/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR2 114/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R59+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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