Northern Ireland car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for Northern Ireland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Northern Ireland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland?
For the best savings on car hire in Northern Ireland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 122/day – about 264% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Northern Ireland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Northern Ireland is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland?
At Northern Ireland, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 106. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 186 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Northern Ireland, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 106. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 186 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
RM 106
February
RM 114
March
RM 114
April
RM 148
May
RM 156
June
RM 148
July
RM 177
August
RM 186
September
RM 135
October
RM 135
November
RM 118
December
RM 160
What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?
Standard cars (Seat Tarraco or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Northern Ireland. Passenger van cars (Ford Grand C-MAX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?
Both Free2Move and keddy by Europcar have 12 locations in Northern Ireland, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Northern Ireland
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Sixt?
Sixt offers hire cars in Northern Ireland for about RM 1,455 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Northern Ireland for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 28+).
Electric
RM 28+
Hybrid
RM 43+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 52+