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 25 August 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | RM 541 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 541 |
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 131/day – about 272% 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 Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.6/10 with 4 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, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 228 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, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 228 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 156
July
RM 228
August
RM 203
September
RM 135
October
RM 131
November
RM 118
December
RM 161
What car do most people hire in Northern Ireland?
Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Northern Ireland. Passenger van cars (Seat Tarraco or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Seat Tarraco or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Northern Ireland?
Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 8 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 25 August 2025.
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Firefly
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Avis
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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 25 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 541/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 518/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 24.
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 3,787 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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Ireland for a month?
The average cost of a car rental in Northern Ireland for a month is RM 16,232. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 25 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 119+).
Electric
RM 122+
Hybrid
RM 119+