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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 6 June 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

฿1,440

Cheapest price per day

฿575
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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 ฿883/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 3,003% 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 ฿523 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,864. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿589

February

฿556

March

฿719

April

฿883

May

฿1,112

June

฿850

July

฿1,471

August

฿1,864

September

฿883

October

฿621

November

฿523

December

฿1,079

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Premium (Audi A4) and Compact (Ford Focus) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Ireland.

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

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 6 June 2026.

Budget

6.9
Okay
44 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

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

Avis

6.1
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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

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

6.7
Okay
20 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 June 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    With an average price of ฿1,465/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland, booking 9% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At ฿1,345/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 ฿703/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.

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 6 June 2026.
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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 (฿54+).

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Hybrid

฿77+

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Petrol/Diesel

฿54+

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