Ireland

Cheap Car Rentals in Ireland from RM 89

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 11/11 and drop-off date of 12/11. 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 14 August 2025.

Most popular company

Easirent

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 142

Cheapest price per day

RM 89

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 14 August 2025.

At RM 89/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, 296 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

RM 218+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 276+

Standard

Standard

RM 139+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 395+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 382+

Mini

Mini

RM 89+

Premium

Premium

RM 345+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 242+

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 large 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 89/day
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Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 92/day
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Perodua Axia

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 251. Data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 89/day
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Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 92/day
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Perodua Axia
Hyundai KonaRM 100/day
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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 97/day – about 233% less than the yearly average.

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 108.13/day. Easirent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 112.85/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 59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ireland is August (RM 227/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 59

March

RM 84

April

RM 138

May

RM 147

June

RM 133

July

RM 204

August

RM 227

September

RM 119

October

RM 84

November

RM 69

December

RM 126

What car do most people hire in Ireland?

Economy cars (Volkswagen T-Cross, for example) are the most popular in Ireland. SUV (Nissan Qashqai) 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?

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 14 August 2025.

Sixt

7.1
Good
229 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

9.1
Wonderful
40 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
51 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
37 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

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

Europcar

6.7
Okay
68 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

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

5.2
Fair
72 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 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 Budget, and with prices around RM 135/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as RM 108/day.

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

    At RM 107/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ireland was found in Dublin. On average, Dublin has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 139/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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ireland. Deals were last updated on 14 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 20+).

Electric

Electric

RM 92+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 22+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 20+

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