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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 25 April 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

฿1,360

Cheapest price per day

฿509
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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?

Book your car hire in Ireland 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿872/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,942% off the average price.

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

Planning to hire a car in Ireland? November is the cheapest month, costing about ฿517 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,809. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿582

February

฿549

March

฿711

April

฿937

May

฿1,066

June

฿905

July

฿1,486

August

฿1,809

September

฿872

October

฿614

November

฿517

December

฿1,066

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

SUV cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Luxury (Audi A6) and Full-size (BMW X3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ireland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ireland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 42 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.

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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 25 April 2026.

Sixt

7.0
Good
236 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
41 reviews•42 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Budget

6.9
Okay
39 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.8
Okay
50 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.4
Okay
41 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Avis

6.1
Okay
38 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.7

Europcar

5.9
Fair
72 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Easirent

5.1
Fair
73 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2026.

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

    At ฿1,231/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 ฿669/day in Dublin.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ireland?

    Cars in Ireland are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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