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Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from HK$103

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 16-7 and drop-off date of 23-7. 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 rentals in 2025

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 17 June 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

HK$943

Cheapest price per day

HK$103

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 17 June 2025.

There are, in total, 297 car hire locations in Ireland that are operated by 33 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$103/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Ireland hire providers:

Economy

Economy

HK$103+

Compact

Compact

HK$145+

Standard

Standard

HK$240+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$665+

Mini

Mini

HK$95+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$758+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$617+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$150+

Compare car rental deals in Ireland by type

Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2HK$103/day
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5
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Mazda Mazda2
Volkswagen GolfHK$145/day
4
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Volkswagen Golf

Best car rental deals found in Ireland

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 HK$387. Data was last updated on 17 June 2025.
Mazda Mazda2HK$103/day
2
5
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Mazda Mazda2
Volkswagen GolfHK$145/day
4
M
Volkswagen Golf
Toyota CorollaHK$231/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Cheapflights insights for Ireland car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Ireland?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Ireland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$173, which is about 525% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Looking to hire a car in Ireland? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$119.47/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$327.57/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland?

At Ireland, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just HK$118. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging HK$369 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Ireland, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just HK$118. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging HK$369 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$126

February

HK$118

March

HK$157

April

HK$251

May

HK$267

June

HK$243

July

HK$314

August

HK$369

September

HK$220

October

HK$157

November

HK$133

December

HK$235

What car do most people rent in Ireland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ireland are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.

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 17 June 2025.

Sixt

7.1
Good
228 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
40 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
50 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
35 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

6.8
Okay
67 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
38 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.3
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

Easirent

5.3
Fair
70 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ireland?

    At HK$943/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 HK$888/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.

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 17 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$22+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$22+

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