Car hire in Ireland

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Ireland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Ireland car hire at a glance

Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points25, Dublin is most popular
Cheapest price found฿790 per day, Shannon
Cheapest monthNovember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Shannon.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Ireland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland is November, when the average cost per day is ฿1,574. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is ฿2,014. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ireland is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ireland could cost, we've pulled prices from Shannon.

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All you need to know about Ireland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyEuros
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Ireland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Ireland is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Ireland are Easirent, Budget and Sixt. The cheapest company we've found is Hertz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are ฿790 a day and ฿1,015 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Ireland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Ireland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Ireland is Dublin. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Shannon.

Hire a car long term in Ireland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Ireland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.