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Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from RM 45

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ireland with a pick-up date of 18/6 and drop-off date of 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 326

Cheapest price per day

RM 45

Popular car types in Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

At RM 45/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Ireland in the past week. Out of 33 car hire agencies operating in Ireland, there are, in total, 297 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 59+

Compact

Compact

RM 229+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 276+

Standard

Standard

RM 115+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 323+

Mini

Mini

RM 45+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 917+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 392+

Compare car rental deals in Ireland by type

Here are the best Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Ireland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Perodua AxiaRM 45/day
2
M
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 59/day
2
M
Proton Saga

Best car rental deals found in Ireland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Ireland with an average daily rate of RM 240. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Ireland, including locations near Dublin, Ballyhaunis and Shannon. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Perodua AxiaRM 45/day
2
M
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 59/day
2
M
Proton Saga
Hyundai KonaRM 115/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Ireland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 94/day – about 238% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Looking to hire a car in Ireland? Easirent had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 85.13/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 91.71/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland is February, when you can expect to pay RM 61/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (RM 203/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 65

February

RM 61

March

RM 84

April

RM 139

May

RM 146

June

RM 134

July

RM 172

August

RM 203

September

RM 120

October

RM 84

November

RM 72

December

RM 128

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai) and SUV (Nissan Qashqai) 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 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Ireland at 36.

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 13 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ireland, including pickup locations serving Dublin, Ballyhaunis and Shannon. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Sixt

7.1
Good
228 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2
Wonderful
40 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
50 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.2

Avis

6.9
Okay
35 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.5

Europcar

6.8
Okay
68 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Budget

6.8
Okay
38 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.3
Okay
41 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

Easirent

5.3
Fair
70 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Ireland?

    When hiring a car in Ireland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Easirent, and with prices around RM 94/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Easirent is ECONOMY, which starts as low as RM 85/day.

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

    At RM 142/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Dublin. On average, Dublin has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 329/day), which is 0% below average price for cities 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Ireland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 19+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 27+

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