Popular car types in Northern Ireland
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 July 2025.
Economy
HK$435+
Compact
HK$439+
Intermediate
HK$532+
Standard
HK$659+
Mini
HK$431+
Premium
HK$762+
Compact SUV
HK$448+
Intermediate SUV
HK$480+
Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Northern Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?
Book your rental car in Northern Ireland 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$229/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 502% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Northern Ireland?
Looking to hire a car in Northern Ireland? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$280.40/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$341.31/day.
What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Northern Ireland is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland?
Planning to hire a car in Northern Ireland? January is the cheapest month, costing about HK$216 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$401. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
HK$216
February
HK$242
March
HK$242
April
HK$327
May
HK$401
June
HK$291
July
HK$334
August
HK$369
September
HK$298
October
HK$279
November
HK$246
December
HK$320
What car do most people rent in Northern Ireland?
Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Northern Ireland. Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?
Both Free2Move and keddy by Europcar have 10 locations in Northern Ireland, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 12 July 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$303/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$280/day from Alamo, booked on Jul. 6.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Northern Ireland. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about HK$2,124 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Northern Ireland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Ireland for a month?
Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 8% below the average car hire price in Northern Ireland. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland is on average HK$9,104 a month or HK$303 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Northern Ireland car hire.
Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 12 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$84+).
Electric
HK$106+
Hybrid
HK$231+
Petrol/Diesel
HK$84+