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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 22 May 2026.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 149

Cheapest price per day

RM 59
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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Ireland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 107/day – about 273% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ireland?

Looking to hire a car in Ireland? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 17.63/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 18.12/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ireland is November, when you can expect to pay RM 63/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (RM 222/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 71

February

RM 67

March

RM 87

April

RM 107

May

RM 131

June

RM 107

July

RM 182

August

RM 222

September

RM 107

October

RM 75

November

RM 63

December

RM 131

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. Passenger van (Seat Alhambra) and Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai) 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.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 88 pickup locations in Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 May 2026.
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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 22 May 2026.

Budget

7.0
Good
41 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

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
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

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 22 May 2026.

  • 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and with prices around RM 156/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Enterprise Rent-A-Car is ECONOMY, which starts as low as RM 79/day.

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

    At RM 53/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Cork. On average, Cork has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 55/day), which is 51% 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.

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