Ireland

Cheap Car Hire in Ireland from S$ 15

Dublin, Ireland
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Dublin, Ireland
Fri 5-4
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Fri 12-4
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Ireland car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 68

Cheapest price per day

S$ 15

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Ireland?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 164 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Price

S$ 16 - S$ 118

Out of all the popular cities in Ireland, Cork is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just S$ 16/day. Renting a car in Cork is 86% cheaper than renting one in Shannon where the per day rate is around S$ 118. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Ireland to get a rental car in are: Dublin (S$ 25/day), Knock (S$ 34/day), and Galway (S$ 71/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Dublin should expect to spend around S$ 25/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Ireland is Dublin.

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 29 March 2024.

January

S$ 25

February

S$ 21

March

S$ 40

April

S$ 44

May

S$ 68

June

S$ 63

July

S$ 79

August

S$ 85

September

S$ 48

October

S$ 35

November

S$ 28

December

S$ 49

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 rent in Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

There are 28 hire agencies servicing Ireland. These agencies, altogether, have 270 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Ireland with prices from S$ 15 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Ireland:

Economy

Economy

S$ 15+

Compact

Compact

S$ 17+

Standard

Standard

S$ 33+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 97+

Mini

Mini

S$ 10+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 80+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 29+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 32+

Compare available car types for rental in Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

S$ 14 - S$ 131

All Car Types

S$ 16 - S$ 223

To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of S$ 59/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~S$ 14/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 131/day). In fact, February is about 77% 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, hiring a small car saves you 42% 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 S$ 110/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ireland (~S$ 20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 218/day). In fact, February is about 82% 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, hiring 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 S$ 161/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ireland (~S$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~S$ 457/day). In fact, November is about 63% 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, hiring a large car is 37% 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 S$ 83/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~S$ 19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 181/day). In fact, February is about 78% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 20% 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 S$ 142/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ireland (~S$ 143/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~S$ 457/day). In fact, December is about 0% 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, hiring a van is 28% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 15/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Top rental agencies in Ireland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 29 March 2024.

keddy by Europcar

33 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

29 locations

Europcar

28 locations

Sunnycars

28 locations

Hertz

16 locations

CARHIRE.ie

10 locations

Dollar

10 locations

Thrifty

10 locations

Best Ireland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of S$ 42. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 15/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Volkswagen GolfS$ 17/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Audi A1S$ 18/day
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Audi A1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.4 rating), keddy by Europcar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.6 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 S$ 73/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as S$ 13/day.

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

    When visiting Ireland, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Knock where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 34/day (54% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Ireland was found in Cork for just S$ 22/day.

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

    In Ireland, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 16+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 16+

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