Ireland car rentals in 2025
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 29 April 2025.
Most common car type | Intermediate |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ireland?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in 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 29 April 2025.
January
฿536
February
฿502
March
฿670
April
฿1,038
May
฿1,172
June
฿1,005
July
฿1,306
August
฿1,507
September
฿904
October
฿670
November
฿569
December
฿1,005
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ireland 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 Ireland
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in 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 29 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿387 - ฿3,238 | |
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All Car Types | ฿387 - ฿2,656 |
To hire a small car in Ireland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,171/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ireland (~฿387/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿3,238/day). In fact, October is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a small car saves you 21% 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 Ireland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,074/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ireland (~฿511/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,697/day). In fact, December is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ireland, hiring a SUV saves you 28% 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 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 29 April 2025.
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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 29 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ireland?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating) and keddy by Europcar (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ireland.
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.