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Cheap Car Hire in Dublin, Ireland

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Dublin?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Dublin, 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 21 April 2025.

January

฿533

February

฿500

March

฿666

April

฿966

May

฿1,133

June

฿1,000

July

฿1,300

August

฿1,500

September

฿900

October

฿666

November

฿566

December

฿1,000

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dublin 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Dublin, Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Dublin, 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 21 April 2025.

Small cars

฿385 - ฿3,222

All Car Types

฿385 - ฿2,643

To hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,165/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dublin, Ireland (~฿385/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿3,222/day). In fact, October is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a small car saves you 23% 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.

To hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,020/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dublin, Ireland (~฿508/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,089/day). In fact, December is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Dublin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dublin, hiring a SUV saves you 32% 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.

Top rental agencies in Dublin, Ireland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Dublin, Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Dublin, Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 21 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Dublin, such as Sixt, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Sixt

6.9
Okay
102 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.6
Okay
33 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1
Wonderful
27 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

keddy by Europcar

8.6
Very Good
1 review12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.6

FLIZZR

8.0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.7
Okay
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.4

Budget

6.6
Okay
22 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Dublin, Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Dublin?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2 rating) and keddy by Europcar (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Dublin.

  • What are petrol prices like in Dublin?

    The average price of petrol in Dublin is ฿63.02/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,836 and ฿4,096 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dublin for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Dublin. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿10,535 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Dublin for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 35% on a hire car in Dublin. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Dublin?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Dublin for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Dublin?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Peugeot 5008) in Dublin, making it the most popular option.

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