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Ireland car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

HK$284

Cheapest price per day

HK$107
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Cheapflights insights for Ireland car rentals

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Ireland, book about 42 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$175, which is about 492% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Looking to hire a car in Ireland? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$10.59/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$10.87/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$133. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging HK$439 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$133. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging HK$439 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$136

February

HK$133

March

HK$206

April

HK$230

May

HK$267

June

HK$204

July

HK$376

August

HK$439

September

HK$209

October

HK$183

November

HK$167

December

HK$230

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 5.

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Top rental agencies in Ireland

Budget

6.7
Okay
57 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.7
Okay
51 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
38 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.6

Europcar

5.9
Fair
71 reviews•30 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.7

Easirent

5.0
Fair
74 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

National

8.0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

FLIZZR

8.0
Very Good
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
22 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Alamo, and with prices around HK$399/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is COMPACT, which starts as low as HK$362/day.

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

    At HK$72/day, it is 66% cheaper on average to rent a car in Milltown (Kerry) than any other city in Ireland. The cheapest price found in Ireland was for HK$69/day in Milltown (Kerry).

  • 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

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$25+).

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Electric

HK$44+

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Hybrid

HK$25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$586+

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