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Ireland car rentals in 2026
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 2 September 2026.
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 2 September 2026.
There are, in total, 317 car hire locations in Ireland that are operated by 32 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$138/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Ireland hire providers:
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$346. Data was last updated on 2 September 2026.
Mazda Mazda2HK$138/day
Volkswagen GolfHK$160/day
Hyundai i20HK$160/day
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$178, which is about 501% cheaper than the typical rate.
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$434 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$434 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$206
July
HK$376
August
HK$434
September
HK$201
October
HK$183
November
HK$167
December
HK$233
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.
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 89 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2026.
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 2 September 2026.
Generally good, friendly staff and efficient. Only real issue was that we couldn't use our CDW waiver with credit card coverage since: a) it required a very large authorization on the card (€5000, I think) which was rejected for security reasons, and b) there's a fee to do this! Never seen this issue before but I think it's avoidable via the aggregators. Car itself was good. Had more nicks and scratches at pickup than average but that's not a problem for us. Overall a good experience, just a bit pricy for a one day rental once all the added fees are taken into account.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Car collection not in the airport - long wait to get to a knackered car that’s was not to reserved specification
We picked up the car on Haddington Rd. in Dublin. David and Irwin are very professional and courteous. We found the cars very satisfactory.
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Fabulous
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
The hidden fees were a little surprising. Thought I booked a car for the price on Kayak, turns out I’d end up paying almost 3x that much when I went to pick it up
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
Car was good but insurance was outrageous. 30 for car and 48 for insurance! Then they billed my CC in $ instead of euro without asking so I lost another 3% to their bank. SUCKS
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
Insurance is outrageous. $30 per day for the car and $50 for insurance.
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
Customer service was excellent. Pick-up and Drop-off was very easy. Car was clean and good condition. I went to a wrong terminal without reading the instructions. Read instructions carefully and just be mindful which terminal the car is located and go to the right terminal. Then all will be well. Very easy. West wishes
They cancelled our booking direct to us with no explanation
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Excellent customer service
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
This was the most horrible rental experience I have ever had. The service desk was terrible and the manager was terrible at Dublin airport. We paid over $1000 for a weekly rental and then they said we could not take the car unless we paid an extra $500 in insurance . It was total bait and switch job. They also cancelled my brothers reservation without even letting him know. We went to Sixt rentals and they took care of us and couldn’t have been nicer. I will never ever rent from Avis again. Low class and terrible service.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
When I got there they said the insurance I paid for didn't cover it and I had to pay an additional $1000. Criminals.
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2023
Was vey disappointed in this entire experience really. Extremely confusing checkin and cad pickup process, car ended up costing about $500 more than originally expected, and they didn’t have the car we booked months in advance. If I would’ve listened to other reviews, I would’ve just paid more upfront (ended up paying it anyway), and went with My Irish Cousin for rental.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Despite having insurance they were charging a €5000 euro hold on my credit card
Fantastic experience, Peter at Dublin Airport desk was fantastic- super helpful, friendly and accomdated us to get on our way west as quickly as possible. Highly reccomend
2.0
Poor|Jan 2025
The price when booking was inaccurate and I had to pay 3x the amount
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
All employees were friendly and helpful. The car was clean and comfortable… easy to pick up and return. We will rent with Europcar again for sure.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Only complaint: maybe tell customer about "smart key" function re automatic unlocking of boot when key is nearby. We initially thought the boot wouldn't lock. :) 100% would recommend
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The surprise of mandatory 60 euro a day insurance was quite a surprise
6.0
Okay|Aug 2023
need better disclosure on required insurance cost. I paid more for insurance than the rental c
Showed the car I will get was VW or similar however was given dacia, worst car. Insurance was different as well- have to give 200 plus for five days and there was no option to cover the excess.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2024
Good service good staff
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Too few staff, for one. Only 4 cars on the lot for 6 customers. Waited 90 minutes to check in only to find it would be another 3 hours to wait for a car.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Fantastic service cannot fault the process at all. Would recommended and would 100% use the service again.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2022
Insurance is a bit of a rip off and they don’t recognise our travel insurance covers their car. Car was given to us with a low pressure in a tyre, no water in the window washers and a drivers door handle loose.
They don't accept revolut or n26 cards. They also are very friendly or helpful. I can definitely recommend going to Europcar instead
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The insurance experience is confusing but everything else was great
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The fastest at the counter rental I ever had!! Also, the nicest rental car agent I've ever experienced.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2026.
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 73% 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
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2026.
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$18+).
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